Landmark reforms of mental health laws need to transform care for people with a learning disability and/or autism
The Department of Health and Social Care today (13 January) published its response to the Mental Health Act White Paper.
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Calls for government action tackling healthcare inequalities faced by people with a learning disability during pandemic
A new report from Mencap reveals unacceptable healthcare inequalities and discrimination during the pandemic towards people with a learning disability.
Food: Maintaining a balance for a healthy life
Looking after your health should be a top priority. Having a healthy, balanced diet can help sustain your overall wellbeing during the winter period.
Disability charities call on the government to improve accessibility of coronavirus information
Ten disability charities have called on the UK Government to improve the accessibility of coronavirus information as many people are being left behind.
Mental health: Understanding anxiety
At times, feelings of anxiety can become overwhelming and even debilitating. Experts share how you can understand anxiety and support mechanisms available.
Short film set to explore the challenges of families dealing with mental health
BROTHERS is a short film detailing friendship, betrayal and the fragility of mental health announced by CALM, STUDIOCANAL UK, and HKX.
#NotAWitch trending to tackle negative perceptions around limb difference in response to The Witches film
A new hashtag has been launched in response to a new film version of Roald Dahl’s novel The Witches which depicts limb difference in a negative light.
Decoding stress this Stress Awareness Week
The Stress Management Society discuss the effect of stress and asking for help during Stress Awareness Week 2020 and the ongoing pandemic.
Act FAST: World Stroke Day raises alarm for ‘second wave’ of pandemic stroke patients
On World Stroke Day (29 October), the Stroke Association is calling on all UK governments to commit to investing in Act FAST public health messaging.
World Mental Health Day 2020: Mental health for all
World Mental Health Day highlights the importance of looking after our mental health, the support available and what needs to be done to provide support.
Raising awareness of suicide prevention and reaching out on World Suicide Prevention Day
Today is World Suicide Prevention Day, a campaign that takes place every year to raise awareness of suicide prevention and the support resources available.
Public Health England launch mental health campaign to support children, young people and their parents
As over half of parents say their children’s mental wellbeing has been one of their biggest concerns during the coronavirus pandemic, Public Health England (PHE) launch a campaign to support the mental health of young people and their parents.
The importance of kindness
With fears a mental health crisis is on the horizon it’s time we spoke about the elephant in the room and took some time to be kind to our mental wellbeing.
#OverToYou: Your lockdown diaries
Regardless of age, lockdown left people faced with fears, worries and concerns. Two people share their experiences of life in lockdown.
Q&A: Samaritans volunteer Sabeeha tells Enable where you can find support
Throughout the coronavirus pandemic we have been urged to look after our physical health, but your mental health is just as important.