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Rethink Advocacy London Hub

Services and Groups |Last updated: 17/11/2023

Rethink Advocacy provides services under the Care Act, Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, and in other situations where advocacy is not a legal right.

Rethink North Advocacy Hub

Services and Groups |Last updated: 17/11/2023

Rethink Advocacy provides services under the Care Act, Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, and in other situations where advocacy is not a legal right.

Rethink Companions Befriending (East Herts)

Services and Groups |Last updated: 12/07/2024

Rethink Companions is a befriending service that helps people to re-engage with their local community through social activities. There is also a carers service that gives carers information and support through one-to-one meetings and facilitates the Rethink caring and coping course

Rethink Trust Corporation

Advice and information |1 min read |Last updated: 05/02/2025

Many carers of people with mental illness worry that when they die, the person they care for might struggle financially. The Rethink Trust Corporation understands the needs of people with mental illness and can give your loved one a secure financial future and peace of mind for you.

Rethink Companions Carer service

Services and Groups |Last updated: 20/06/2023

Companions Carers support offers one to one advice and signposting on all carers issues and the opportunity to attend the “Caring and coping” course that covers the following areas; • Wellbeing for carers • Carers rights • Carers assessment/benefits • Carers breaks.

Team Rethink shines at the London Marathon

Last updated: 29/10/2024

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Rethink Mental Illness Nominated for British Diversity Award

Last updated: 05/02/2025

Rethink Mental Illness responds to government's 'Plan for patients'

1 min read |Last updated: 22/09/2022

Secretary of State for Health Therese Coffey today set out her plans for the NHS and social care. Mark Winstanley, Chief Executive of Rethink Mental Illness, said: "We’re hugely disappointed that the Secretary of State for Health failed to identify mental health as a clear priority in her announcement today. As the shockwaves from the pandemic continue...

Rethink Mental Illness comments on annual suicide statistics

1 min read |Last updated: 06/09/2022

The Office for National Statistics has published new data on the number of suicides registered in 2021. The data reveals that the suicide rate has remained largely consistent with pre-pandemic levels. Lourdes Colclough, Head of Suicide Prevention at Rethink Mental Illness, said: “We must remember that statistics can never truly reflect the mental anguish...

Rethink Mental Illness responds to the Chancellor's mini-budget

1 min read |Last updated: 23/09/2022

Mark Winstanley, Chief Executive, Rethink Mental Illness: "The Chancellor's statement today will have done little to alleviate the pressure that money worries are placing on people's mental health as we face a deepening cost of living crisis, with a harsh winter ahead. "The support promised to help meet the cost of their energy bills fails to counter...

Rethink Mental Illness signs the Race at Work Charter

1 min read |Last updated: 08/03/2022

Rethink Mental Illness has joined over 800 organisations by signing the Race at Work Charter. Business in the Community (BITC) is pleased to announce that Rethink Mental Illness has joined over 800 employers in signing up to the Race at Work Charter, an initiative designed for businesses to collectively commit to improving equal opportunities for Black,...

Rethink Advice and Information Service

Services and Groups |Last updated: 20/12/2024

Our Advice Service gives practical advice to adults living in England who are affected by mental illness. We advise people with a mental health problem, their friends, families and carers. We advise professionals who may want to know more about mental illness and how they can support the person they are working with. The Advice Service are expertly trained in a range of issues, including; mental health conditions, access to care and treatment, different medications and treatments, individual rights under the Mental Health Act, social care, and welfare benefits. We give advice to carers about their rights and how they can support the person they care for. Calls to our Advice Service cost the same as when you call a local number.

Rethink Mental Illness comments on Autumn Statement

1 min read |Last updated: 17/11/2022

Jeremy Bernhaut, Head of Policy and Influencing, Rethink Mental Illness said: “The nation’s mental health has been hit by the double blow of a global pandemic and a cost of living crisis, and more people than ever are turning to a system that often struggles to deliver the support they need. The Chancellor’s announcement of increased funding for the...

Rethink Mental Illness nominated for inclusivity award

Last updated: 08/12/2023

Rethink Mental Illness responds to plans for a new National Institute for Health Protection

1 min read |Last updated: 19/08/2020

Following the announcement that Public Health England is due to be disbanded ahead of the creation of the new National Institute for Health Protection, Rethink Mental Illness has the following response. Mark Winstanley, CEO of Rethink Mental Illness said, "We welcome the Government’s plans to consult on the future of health improvement. Public Health...

Rethink Mental Illness responds to release of new ONS statistics

1 min read |Last updated: 09/10/2023

The Office for National Statistics reported this morning that there has been a significant increase in the number of adults experiencing depressive symptoms, with the number almost doubling to nearly one in 5 (19.2%) in June 2020, compared with 9.7% (nearly one in ten) in July 2019 - March 2020. They also report that, over the 12 months to June 2020,...

BBC Garden Rescue presenter, Chris Hull, backs Lets Rethink

Last updated: 18/10/2024

Rethink Mental Illness responds to new report on the Mental Health Act

1 min read |Last updated: 09/10/2023

Rethink Mental Illness responds to Monitoring the Mental Health Act 2016/17 by the CQC. Danielle Hamm, Associate Director of Campaigns and Policy at Rethink Mental Illness said, "If you go to hospital with a physical health condition you would expect your views about the treatment and care you’re getting to matter. So why are the views of people detained...

Rethink Mental Illness statement on death of Her Majesty the Queen

1 min read |Last updated: 08/09/2022

Mark Winstanley, Chief Executive of Rethink Mental Illness, said: "We are deeply saddened to learn of the death of Her Majesty The Queen. Throughout her reign, she was steadfast in her commitment to voluntary services and consistently highlighted the value of community in public life. We send our sincere condolences to the Royal Family and to everyone...

Rethink Mental Illness responds to 10-year mental health plan announcement

1 min read |Last updated: 12/04/2022

The government has today announced a new 10-year plan to improve mental health, which will aim to 'level up mental health across the country and put mental and physical health on an equal footing.' It has launched a call-for-evidence and is encouraging responses from the general public, people with lived experience of mental health conditions and those...

Rethink Mental Illness responds to proposed reform of Mental Health Act

1 min read |Last updated: 10/05/2022

In the State Opening of Parliament today, it was announced that the government will publish draft legislation to reform the Mental Health Act. The Mental Health Act allows for people experiencing a mental health crisis to be detained and treated in hospital. Mark Winstanley, Chief Executive of Rethink Mental Illness, said: “We cannot overstate the...

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