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** November 2019
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Hello from Sarah!

Dear Friends,

We are hurtling through another busy year and it will soon be Christmas, but before then we at the Centre remain focused on making sense of the social and political environment. You’ll see that we have published our election manifesto briefing ([link removed]) calling for a cross-government approach to mental health, education reform and reform of the welfare system. In partnership with the Mental Health Policy Group, we also published our shared manifesto ([link removed]) .

At the Centre we ultimately want equality, a society that gives people the help they need when they need it, public services that are resourced properly, and a recognition that the work around parity of esteem has a long way to go. These are turbulent times, and now more than ever we need to come together on this common cause. It’s vital that we hold close the values that put people at the heart of decision making, debate with respect and remember that most people are doing their absolute best.

We’ll be launching more research over the coming weeks including work on trauma-informed care and public service economics – do look out for these. And we’re always keen to hear from you – let us know what you thought of our manifesto.

Best wishes,

Sarah
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2019 General Election
Mental health priorities for the new Government

We’re at a critical moment in the nation’s mental health. The topic has never been more prominent in public debate, and we’ve seen some progress made.

Yet in the midst of this, too many people still aren’t getting the support they need. Poverty and inequality still make people more likely to experience a mental health problem.

Ahead of this December’s General Election, we’re calling on all political parties and the future Government to take concerted action to improve the nation’s mental health and the lives of people with mental health difficulties.
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Making the grade
How education shapes young people's mental health

Good mental health is vital in allowing young people to learn, build resilience and develop the skills they need to grow into well-rounded, healthy adults. But how can we ensure that schools, colleges and universities are nurturing environments which promote their wellbeing?

This report calls on the Government to ensure funding for schools, colleges and universities enables them to create a healthy, nurturing environment, especially for children and young people facing the biggest disadvantages and adversities.
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Free Mental Health First Aid training
Offered to employers as part of our new study

We're working with London South Bank University to evaluate the impact of mental health first aid interventions. The EMPOWER research project, commissioned by Mental Health First Aid England will explore the benefits to employees of mental health first aid in the workplace.

We're seeking companies to take part int he study and, in doing so, receive free Mental Health First Aid training.
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Blogs
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Don't ignore mental health inequalities ([link removed])
Andy Bell speaks on behalf of the Commission for Equality in Mental Health ([link removed]) and its call to all political parties this election.

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Day in the life of an employment specialist ([link removed])
Richard Corbould reflects on a typical day supporting people with mental health difficulties to find employment.

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Benchmarking adult mental health services ([link removed])
Andy Bell reviews the latest data on NHS mental health services and what resources they have to meet people's needs.

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Working together across nations for young people's mental health ([link removed])
Ollie Glick from the Children and Young People's Mental Health Coalition reports from the Together for Children and Young People conference in Cardiff.

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Have mental health awareness campaigns had their day? ([link removed])
Campaigns have brought mental health out of the shadows. But is it time to move beyond awareness, asks Sarah Hughes?

We need your help...
Please nominate Centre for Mental Health ([link removed]) to win £1,000 from Ecclesiastical!

Voting takes one minute and could provide vital support for our Equally Well ([link removed]) campaign - helping us improve the physical health outcomes of people with severe mental illness. You'll need our charity number to vote - it's 1091156. Thank you!
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IPS Training
Employment and Equality Law for Employment Specialists

Do you want to learn more about Employment and Equality Law whilst helping those with serious mental illness into employment? Last chance to book!... Our yearly Employment and Equality Law training course is next week.
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News and events
* Commission for Equality holding a series of workshops in Greater Manchester. Register to attend here ([link removed])
* State of care report raises serious concerns about mental health inpatient services requiring urgent government attention ([link removed])
* Put mental health at the heart of a good education, says Centre for Mental Health report ([link removed])
* Free mental health first-aid training offered to employers in ground-breaking new study ([link removed])
* Centre for Mental Health sets out 12 steps for next Government to create better mental health for all ([link removed])
* Towards mental health equality: the Mental Health Policy Group's manifesto for the next Government ([link removed])

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