Our housing services are so vital in providing a warm, welcoming and safe home.… »Read more on “The staff here are brilliant” – Ben’s story

Our housing services are so vital in providing a warm, welcoming and safe home.… »Read more on “I waited six years to get to where I want to be” – Hugh’s story

Our housing services are so vital in providing a warm, welcoming and safe home.… »Read more on “A house I had come to call home” – Hugo’s story

2024 Resources and Reports Towards a Cohesive Whole: A long term vision for children and young people's mental health services We are witnessing a mental health crisis among children and young people in England. The government’s existing pledges around children and young people’s mental health sho… »Read more on 2024 Resources and Reports

Rethink Mental Illness fights for the right for everyone severely affected by mental illness to have a place they can call home. A home that is safe, secure, and with access to the right care and support for them.… »Read more on Housing

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Thousands take action against changes to Personal Independence Payments In January 2018, the government announced they wouldn’t be challenging a court ruling made in December 2017 that deemed previous changes to PIP as “blatantly discriminatory” towards people with mental illness. This was a huge vi… »Read more on Our campaign wins

In this year's Winter Appeal we want to focus on our housing services. Our housing offers more than just a roof over your head - it provides a nurturing environment that transforms lives.That's why our housing services are vital, providing a warm and welcoming safe place.… »Read more on Hugo's video

Our housing services are so vital in providing a warm, welcoming and safe home.… »Read more on "A space that feels like home" – Nick’s story

2003 - 2019 Resources and Reports 2019 General election 2019 manifesto: We've waiting long enough - it's time for a fair mental health system Read our general election manifesto which outlines the three key issues we believe the next government must address for people severely affected by mental i… »Read more on 2003-2019 Resources and Reports

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Our housing services are so vital in providing a warm, welcoming and safe home.… »Read more on “I’m just my old self again” – Mindy’s story

Rethink Mental Illness is the charity for people severely affected by mental illness. We provide expert information and services and campaign to improve the lives of people living with mental illness, their families, friends and carers.… »Read more on Accounts, funding and impact

In April 2019, we surveyed people severely affected by mental illness and their carers about the support they want to receive. Here is a summary of our findings: Less than a third of people (30%) said they were offered help finding suitable housing or tenancy support Only 23% were offered support f… »Read more on Communities that care

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, we knew we had to act fast. People living with mental illness were disproportionately affected – and we were there to make sure no one was left behind. The pandemic created a mental health emergency. Isolation, uncertainty and loss made life even harder for people sev… »Read more on Our response to the Covid 19 pandemic

Rethink Mental Illness is a leading provider of mental health services in England. With over 200 services and groups, we have the experience and record of success that makes commissioning us straightforward and effective. We support people who are severely affected by mental illness and our speciali… »Read more on Mental health service provider

The Schizophrenia Commission Founded nearly 50 years ago by carers of people living with schizophrenia, Rethink Mental Illness has a long-standing focus on improving the care, support and rights of people affected by the condition. In 2011, we founded the Schizophrenia Commission, which published a… »Read more on The Schizophrenia Commission

The government set out plans for social care in a new white paper, titled 'People at the heart of care' unveiled today (1 December 2021). Here's CEO Mark Winstanley giving our reaction to the white paper: “As a vision for the future of social care provision, there are certainly aspects of the white … »Read more on Rethink Mental Illness reaction to the new social care white paper

Things gradually got better for me and at age 19. I was lucky enough to secure a part-time frontline Community Mental Health Worker role at the National Schizophrenia Fellowship (NSF) which was Rethink Mental Illness’s name back then. I was really nervous about applying for the role as I was still y… »Read more on From service user to staff member: Katie's journey

We're Rethink Mental Illness and no matter how bad things are, we can help people severely affected by mental illness to improve their lives. With your generous support we are able to reach thousands of people across the UK.… »Read more on Make a donation

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On behalf of all the staff at Rethink Mental Illness and everyone who uses our services, thank you so much for your support.… »Read more on Your support

The government has today unveiled a white paper, titled Integration and Innovation: working together to improve health and social care for all, which signals change in health and social care for the NHS. Here's our response to the government white paper. Mark Winstanley, CEO Rethink Mental Illness, … »Read more on Rethink Mental Illness responds to White Paper on Health & Care

Your donation could help us Open more houses, providing safe and secure accommodation for those who need it most. Ensure our amazing Mental Health Recovery Workers can work on a one-to-one basis with residents, helping them to reach their goals and grow their independence. Supply welcome packs with… »Read more on From Housing To Hope

What our supporters tell us People severely affected by mental illness deserve: the right support, quality housing, meaningful employment, good physical health, social connections, and judgement-free life. That’s why Rethink Mental Illness exists. But are our services, helplines, and peer support gr… »Read more on What our supporters tell us

We are Rethink Mental Illness, and we’re on a mission to bring about meaningful change. To our health and social care system, to the way society views mental illness, and to people’s lives across the country. … »Read more on About us

Response is our biannual magazine for supporters. In each copy, you'll find updates on everything our community of fundraisers have helped us to achieve. If you'd like to subscribe and receive copies of Response to your doorstep or inbox, see below how to do that… »Read more on Response Magazine

My biggest achievement is moving out at 24 and living independently which I thought I’d never be able to do. I am in a safe, supported living building, surrounded by lovely people and my two cats. I’ve lived here for two years now and have learnt new skills – cooking, making meals, taking part in ne… »Read more on “The negative thoughts used to be constant” – Olivia-Mae’s story

Our policy and influencing work ensures people with a mental illness have a say in the support they receive. As England’s leading mental illness charity, we have the power to influence the government and shape the conversation and future of mental health care.… »Read more on Policy and influencing

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Westminster Hall debate briefing - Social Care reform   Mental health social care is a vital and overlooked aspect of the social care in the UK. Without investment in local authority budgets the enormous benefits it brings to people severely affected by mental illness across the county could be lost… »Read more on Westminster Hall debate briefing - Social Care reform

Properly funded and staffed NHS mental health services are vital if the UK is serious about supporting people with severe mental illness. We work to ensure government commitments are delivered.… »Read more on The NHS

To read the full manifesto, including references and footnotes, please download the full manifesto using the button below.  Download the full manifesto … »Read more on Manifesto for a new Prime Minister 2022

- 1977 - Growing awarenessOn Radio 4, we feature on the Week’s Good Cause programme. The fundraising appeal raises £2,350 to support our services. - 1976 - First government fundingWe receive our first funding from government, which helps us to expand our work.  - 1973 - Carer support groupsWe l… »Read more on Our history

Safe and secure employment can play an important role in a person’s wellbeing. It can provide a sense of control, purpose, and structure. We work to help remove the barriers people living with mental illness face finding work.… »Read more on Employment

Constituencies that Care Why voters are looking to the next election for improvements to the nation’s mental health Imagine a cause that has strong public support, would ease the burden on the NHS, embolden our economy, and improve the lives of millions of people in the process. Mental health has … »Read more on Constituencies that Care

From campaigning to raising awareness, our ambassadors do huge amounts to support our work.… »Read more on People and governance

We have experts in-house who can advise on co-production and VCSE alliance-building.… »Read more on Rethink Mental Illness STP Guide

For further information on this briefing, please contact Jonathan Moore, Head of Social Policy, at jonathan.moore@rethink.org in the first instance. … »Read more on Mental Health Policy Group: 2020 Comprehensive Spending Review

From Housing to Hope In this year's Winter Appeal we want to focus on our housing services. Our housing offers more than just a roof over your head - it provides a nurturing environment that transforms lives.That's why our housing services are vital, providing a warm and welcoming safe place.… »Read more on Winter Donation

From Housing to Hope: Hugo's story. After being detained under the Mental Health Act, Hugo found solace in Sydney House, one of our supported accommodation services. With the help of caring staff, Hugo has been able to rebuild his confidence and find hope for the future. This is his story. … »Read more on Hugo's Story

Mark Winstanley, Chief Executive, Rethink Mental Illness, said: “The tragic and appalling case of Laura Winham provides yet more disgraceful evidence of how vulnerable people are falling through the cracks, failed and forgotten by the very agencies set up to protect them. We need a health, care and … »Read more on Statement on the tragic death of Laura Winham

How we are measuring our mission to improve the lives of people severely affected by mental illness. … »Read more on Our vision and impact

Looking to commission a service? Rethink Mental Illness is a leading provider of mental health services in England, and with over 90 services, we have the experience and record of success that makes commissioning us straightforward and effective. Using our wide range of skills and experience, we loo… »Read more on Our services and groups

Somerset to be a trailblazer for mental health care as new alliance prepares to deliver innovative new approach. A new alliance of charities has been formed to develop a bold new community-based mental health support service for Somerset residents. The shared ambition for the Somerset Mental Health … »Read more on Somerset to be a trailblazer for mental health care

To learn more about how your gift can transform lives, contact our philanthropy team: email mary.fasipe@rethink.org or call 07392 483553 Together, we can give hope to people severely affected by mental illness.… »Read more on Philanthropy

Lengthy waits for gender-affirming care Some transgender people may wish to medically transition to help relieve the profound distress caused by their gender dysphoria, but they face years of waiting for this gender-affirming care on the NHS. The recent inquest into the death of Sophie Williams, a 2… »Read more on Here's what change we need to improve LGBT+ mental health

Parliamentary Briefing: The Future of Adult Social Care – Mental Health Overview We are pleased that the government has begun to rise to the significant challenges facing the social care sector. However, what has been announced so far does not represent the detailed vision for reforming social care … »Read more on Parliamentary Briefing - Social care announcements Sept 2021

CEO Mark Winstanley shares plans for what is a very special year for us as a charity. We're marking half a century of supporting people living with mental illness and their carers. This is a special year for Rethink Mental Illness: throughout 2022 we will be celebrating our 50th anniversary. A miles… »Read more on Building communities that care – our plans for 2022

Conscious of the transformative effect that the right support at the right time can provide, I have become frustrated for those that do not receive it, for reasons that could mostly be fixed - sufficient attention to whole-person support, the interdependence of systems and services, and, most of all… »Read more on Kathryn Tyson - Chair’s New Year message

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Salisbury Supported Housing, Sydney House is a low to medium supported housing scheme for adults with mental health issues. Service users receive up to 11 hours of support a week from support workers to work towards moving independently into the community. The residents work towards specific person-… »Read more on Salisbury Supported Housing

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Devon Supported Housing is an individualised support service funded by Devon Partnership Trust. It offers housing related support to people with low to medium support needs, leaving a hospital or residential setting. We work closely with Service Users to ensure the support they receive is of the h… »Read more on East Devon Supported Housing - Ladysmith Road

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Devon Supported Housing is an individualised support service funded by Devon Partnership Trust. It offers housing related support to people with low to medium support needs, leaving a hospital or residential setting. We work closely with Service Users to ensure the support they receive is of the h… »Read more on East Devon Supported Housing - Cowick Street

Devon Supported Housing is an individualised support service funded by Devon Partnership Trust. It offers housing related support to people with low to medium support needs, leaving a hospital or residential setting. We work closely with Service Users to ensure the support they receive is of the h… »Read more on East Devon Supported Housing - Pinhoe Road

The service offers independent, quality housing to tenants with mental health needs. We support people to achieve personal goals, offer emotional and practical support with day-to-day living, and help develop skills to live independently in the community in order to build a meaningful quality of lif… »Read more on Gloucestershire Supported Housing - Gloucester

The service offers independent, quality housing to tenants with mental health needs. We support people to achieve personal goals, offer emotional and practical support with day-to-day living, and help develop skills to live independently in the community in order to build a meaningful quality of lif… »Read more on Gloucestershire Supported Housing - Stroud

The service offers independent, quality housing to tenants with mental health needs. We support people to achieve personal goals, offer emotional and practical support with day-to-day living, and help develop skills to live independently in the community in order to build a meaningful quality of lif… »Read more on Gloucestershire Supported Housing - Cheltenham

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The service comprises of three elements: long-term and short-term accommodation, and tenancy support. The long-term housing service has 11 self contained flats distributed over two sites in Derby City; one site with a Communal Area. Tenants receive 10 hours support per week depending on need. This … »Read more on Derby City Sustainable Living Scheme

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Supported housing project for those recovering from severe and enduring mental illness and supporting them to return to independent living.… »Read more on Folkestone Housing Project (formerly Willow Lodge)

Supported housing service with 11 self-contained flats and communal areas in Southport town centre. Medium to low supported housing for individuals with a mental health diagnosis aged 18 and over requiring tenancy, mental health, emotional and living skills support. Service is available Mon - Fri 9… »Read more on Station Grove (Southport)

The service offers supported housing to adults over the age of 18 with mental health difficulties. The services consists of 8 self-contained flats, with access to a communal garden, lounge and laundry facilities. Staff offer floating support to support the individual manage their tenancy and lead … »Read more on Sheffield Burns Court

The service offers supported housing to adults over the age of 18 with mental health difficulties. Sharrow Lane consists of 6 self-contained flat without communal spaces, but shared garden space at the front of the property. Staff offer floating support to support the individual manage their ten… »Read more on Sheffield Sharrow Lane Housing

We are a friendly group of carers that meet in Beaconsfield. We come together once a month as a peer-led support group, with meetings taking place in the evening. We also arrange to meet for a coffee and catch-up in the morning, which can be convenient for those who can't attend an evening meeting. … »Read more on South Buckinghamshire Rethink Group

Burcott Road is a supported housing service for people aged 18 years and over, who are living with a mental illness, and have low-level needs. It consists of six self-contained flats with residence parking facilities and a communal garden. The service provides housing related support to people who a… »Read more on Somerset Additional Housing Service - Burcott Road Flats

Keward House is a supported housing service for people aged 18 years and above, who are living with a mental illness and have low-to-medium needs. It has 19 rooms divided into four suites, each with communal kitchens, bathroom and lounge areas within one large building. The service provides housing-… »Read more on Somerset Additional Housing Service - Keward House

Eastleigh Court is a low-to medium need supported housing service for people aged 18 years and above who are affected by mental illness. It is made up of four individual houses, each with five bedrooms and shared facilities. The staff office is based in a fifth building on site. The service provides… »Read more on Somerset Additional Housing Service - Eastleigh Court

St Andrews Court is a supported housing service for people aged 18 years and above who are living with a mental illness and have low-level needs. It consists of eight self-contained flats with limited courtyard parking and communal garden. The service provides housing related support to people who a… »Read more on Somerset Additional Housing Service - St Andrews Court

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In Yeovil, Rethink Mental Illness has 4 separate low-need supported housing services for people aged 18 years and over who are affected by mental illness. The services are:- • Goldcroft Court – 10, one-bedroom self-contained flats, with the main staff office being on-site • Rainbow Court – eight, on… »Read more on Somerset Additional Housing Service - Goldcroft Court

In Yeovil, Rethink Mental Illness has 4 separate low-need supported housing services for people aged 18 years and over who are affected by mental illness. The services are:- • Goldcroft Court – 10, one-bedroom self-contained flats, with the main staff office being on-site • Rainbow Court – eight, on… »Read more on Somerset Additional Housing Service - Rainbow Court

In Yeovil, Rethink Mental Illness has 4 separate low-need supported housing services for people aged 18 years and over who are affected by mental illness. The services are:- • Goldcroft Court – 10, one-bedroom self-contained flats, with the main staff office being on-site • Rainbow Court – eight, on… »Read more on Somerset Additional Housing Service - Swan Haven

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Communities that care means creating a place where people are seen as whole, not just as patients or problems to fix. It’s about building a network of support that meets people where they are. It helps people live full, meaningful lives.  … »Read more on What is a community that cares?

A round up of news and views impacting the lives of people severely affected mental illness.… »Read more on News and views

Our mission is to deliver a better life for people severely affected by mental illness by meeting not just their mental health needs, but also supporting their physical health needs, their place within their community and their right for control over their lives.… »Read more on About Services and Groups

This section explains what schizoaffective disorder is, and how to get help if you have the symptoms. This information is for people who are 18 or over and affected by mental illness in England. It is also for their loved ones and carers, and anyone interested in this subject.… »Read more on Schizoaffective disorder