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  • Nick Clegg: Making mental health a priority

    Nick Clegg spoke at the launch of Mental health: priorities for change - how those with mental health problems are supported and cared for.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Progress on suicide prevention

    England’s suicide prevention strategy report shows better recording and sharing of information are important in helping to prevent suicide.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Access to psychological therapies campaign

    Department of Health’s response to the 'We Still Need to Talk' campaign about psychological therapies.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Extra funding for mental health nurses to be based at police stations and courts across the country

    Care and Support Minister, Norman Lamb, announces £25 million of funding to join up police and courts with mental health services.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Mental health: measuring progress against the strategy

    Mental health outcomes information, from a variety of sources, is now being published in one place.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Norman Lamb: ‘Mental and Physical Health: one agenda’ conference

    Norman Lamb speaks at the 'Mental and Physical Health: one agenda' conference, focusing on integrating health and social care services

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • National Children and Adult Services: countdown to conference

    Jon Rouse blogs on what he’s looking forward to at National Children and Adult Services (NCAS) 2013.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Achieving parity of esteem between mental and physical health

    Minister for Care Services, Norman Lamb, spoke about parity of esteem on 19 June 2013.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New mental health support app for Service personnel

    A new iPhone app has been launched to provide serving Armed Forces personnel with mental health support and information.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Handheld tablet computers to help improve children's therapy sessions

    Norman Lamb, Minister for Care and Support, announced £2 million funding for new handheld computers to boost children’s mental health services.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • England to host international initiative for mental health leadership in 2014

    Norman Lamb, Minister of State for Care Services has accepted an invitation for England to host the 2014 exchange.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Government backs businesses with £5 million funding boost

    The Department of Health has today announced £5 million of funding for businesses to come up with new products or services that will help improve the experience of people with mental health illnesses and people at the end of…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Department announces pilot projects to improve severe mental illness services

    6 projects to help improve access to psychological therapies.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • More choice in mental health

    For the first time, people who use mental health services will get more choice about where and how they get their condition treated in the NHS…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Programme to move people out of long stay hospitals

    Tough new corporate accountability proposals in response to Winterbourne View.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Action to clarify processes under the Mental Health Act

    The Department of Health is taking action to correct an irregularity in the application of the Mental Health Act 1983.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Deputy Prime Minister supports World Mental Health Day

    Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg made a statement in support of World Mental Health Day.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Government supports scrapping antiquated mental health laws

    The Deputy Prime Minister announced that the government is backing the Mental Health (Discrimination) Bill.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New suicide strategy and £1.5 million into prevention research

    A new Suicide Prevention Strategy will focus on supporting bereaved families and preventing suicide amongst at risk groups and is backed by a call to action led by the Samaritans and up to £1.5 million for new research.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Maternal Mental Health Pathway aims to provide a structured approach

    New guidance provides a structured approach on common issues associated with maternal mental health and wellbeing, from pregnancy through the early months after the birth.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government