Disability hate crime reporting hub opens in Leeds
A dedicated disability hate crime reporting hub has opened in Leeds following a sharp rise in offences. Learning disability charity…
Mental Health
Teen’s death prompts mandatory autism training
Health bosses have confirmed that all NHS and social care workers will receive mandatory autism training relevant to their role….
Narcissists less likely to suffer from depression study says
People who possess narcissistic traits are more likely to be ‘mentally tough’ research by Queen’s University Belfast has found. According…
NHS hospitals going back to the future for dementia patients
NHS hospitals are helping patients with dementia by decorating their wards, rooms and corridors in 1940s and 1950s style. Hospitals…
NHS doctors and dentists to get 24/7 mental health support
All NHS doctors and dentists in England will be able to access a free, comprehensive mental health service, health secretary…
Government announces £3.3m funding to support children and young people’s mental health
Against a backdrop of significant increases in the number of children and young people who suffer from mental illness the…
Researchers find ‘clear link’ between air pollution exposure and dementia
The first global study of its kind has found a ‘clear link’ between exposure to air pollution and developing dementia…
Interview: Paul Spencer of Mind on mental health and social housing
Mental health charity Mind recently launched a campaign to raise awareness of how problems related to social housing often exacerbates…
