🗣️ Today, deputy CEO Brian Dow spoke at the inquiry into benefit levels in the UK. He explained that there is too much stigma towards those of us living with mental illness when we try to access PIP. The system, and its assessors, must improve 👇

A reminder on #Halloween 👇

🚨 We are outraged that this government has not followed through on an election promise to reform the Mental Health Act. We won't stop until this outdated act is changed to better support people who are detained under it 👉 bit.ly/3MvHA8t

💬 Our #MentalHealth workforce needs better support – the government needs to urgently resolve the workforce crisis. We support Think Ahead's three-point-plan for better mental health services 📷 bit.ly/3NAz8FF

After 40+ years, the Mental Health Act is in overdue need of reform to make it fit for the 21st century. Pleased to hear Rishi Sunak confirm at #PMQs that it is still the Government’s intention to bring forward a new Bill.

⏰Please note that tomorrow's APPG AGM has been postponed. Watch this space for further details ⏰

🚨 Our new Burnout Report reveals how we are becoming a burnt-out nation. With 91% of adults experiencing high or extreme stress in the past year, we must focus on challenging the causes of chronic stress and preventing burnout. Find out more 🔗 bit.ly/3uPzUCO

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💬 Our new guide to coproduction for mental health organisations, partnerships and systems is now available. Our four-part model explains how information gathered through community listening can be analysed, and channelled into influence and action 👉 bit.ly/3ScRwFY

📨 A message from our CEO, Mark Winstanley. In the past couple of weeks, lots of you have contacted us about different media stories regarding mental illness and our mental health system. We hear you, and we want change. Join us 👉 bit.ly/3OMV4hp

THREAD (1/6) Our main takeaway from today’s #Budget2024 is that the government may press ahead with the changes to the Work Capability Assessment, set out by their predecessors. This is deeply concerning.

We welcome this inquiry and its focus on the needs of those living with severe mental illness. With community mental health services crucial to delivering Mental Health Act reform and a shift from hospital to community, the Committee’s work will help to inform the path forward.