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Andy Bell
Chief Executive
Dear friend,
Welcome to our final newsletter of 2025 at the end of our 40th year of working for equality in mental health. It’s been a busy year for us, as evidence has mounted about the rising prevalence of mental ill health and the urgency of action to turn it around. We shared our newfive year strategy ([link removed]) , setting out how we’re determined to do our part to build a mentally healthier future.
In December, we published our evaluation of the brilliant work of Pact with young people in prisons who have experienced multiple traumas and adversities. That report ([link removed]) is the latest of our evaluations of innovative approaches to mental health, with more to come next year. Yesterday, 18 December, the Mental Health Act received Royal Assent. The Act finally brings the law into the twenty-first century. For too long, it has lagged behind our understanding of what people need to protect their rights and dignity when they are unwell. It is vital now that the new Act is implemented swiftly, comprehensively and equitably. My latest blog ([link removed]) explores this further.
Our fight for equality in mental health will continue in 2026. We know there’s more work to do. Social injustice drives too much mental distress and ill health. And people with mental health difficulties face unfair barriers to equitable lives. So we’ll be researching ways to tackle mental health inequality and advancing evidence-based policies that will make a difference.
Our training ([link removed]) in Individual Placement and Support will ensure more people get the right help with work when they want it. And through our networks ([link removed]) and convening, we’ll keep learning and sharing ideas and insights from across the country.
On behalf of us all, we’d like to thank you for working with us in 2025 and we’ll look forward to 2026 with a determination to create a mentally healthier future for all. If you can, please consider helping us to make that difference next year by donating ([link removed]) . Thank you.
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Dealt an ACE
Specialised support that recognises the trauma that most people in prison have experienced is critical to improving mental health and rehabilitation in the justice system.
This report evaluates the Dealt an ACE project delivered by Pact (the Prison Advice and Care Trust) to support young men in prison who have experienced significant trauma.
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** Our impact
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Over the past twelve months we've been building knowledge through ground-breaking research, convening people and communities through our nationwide networks and events, providing learning opportunities through our training, and campaigning for the changes we need to create a mentally healthier future.
Together, we can create a future where everyone has a fair chance of lifelong, good mental health, where we can all get the mental health support we need at the right time, and where no one faces inequity or injustice because of their mental health.
Our work is making an impact, but we need your support. Please donate today to help us fight for better mental health for all.
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Mental health services in the UK in 2025: what the latest NHS Benchmarking survey tells us ([link removed])
by Andy Bell
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‘Life being stressful is not an illness’ – why this BBC headline misses the point ([link removed])
by Lisa McNally
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Youth matters: A new national strategy and a critical moment for young people’s mental health ([link removed])
by Kadra Abdinasir
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From Royal Assent to real life: what next for the Mental Health Bill ([link removed])
by Andy Bell
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Echoes of survival: queer reflections on getting older, mental health, and World AIDS Day ([link removed])
by David Woodhead
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Mental health support in prisons must recognise the impact of childhood trauma ([link removed])
Our new report finds that support that recognises the trauma that most people in prison have experienced is critical to improving mental health and rehabilitation.
Child poverty strategy must look longer term to protect children’s mental health ([link removed])
The Government’s Child Poverty Strategy has the potential to dramatically improve mental health but falls short of being a long-term solution to a systemic problem.
[link removed] Leading charities warn of significant risks of EHRC guidance to the mental health of trans and non-binary people ([link removed])
15 mental health charities have written to the equalities minister, urging her to safeguard the mental health of trans and non-binary people.
[link removed] Centre for Mental Health welcomes launch of prevalence review ([link removed])
Our response to the launch of the government review into the rising referrals for mental health, autism and ADHD services.
[link removed] Centre for Mental Health welcomes Health Committee community mental health services report ([link removed])
Our response to the Community Mental Health Services inquiry report.
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