Welsh mental health charity Hafal launched its Mental Health Manifesto for the 2007 Assembly Elections today (March 28th) at the National Assembly…
Hafal launches 2007 Manifesto at Assembly
Mental Health Alliance presents petition to Downing Street
The Mental Health Alliance presented a mental health petition to Downing Street this week…
More help needed for mentally ill war veterans
Defence Secretary Des Browne has responded to claims of neglect towards British troops wounded in conflict and experiencing mental health problems by promising the best possible treatment for returning veterans.
Service Users tell Parliament: MENTAL HEALTH BILL WON’T WORK IN WALES
Mental health service users and carers from Wales’ mental health charity Hafal travelled to Parliament yesterday (March 15th) to tell MPs why the Mental Health Bill won’t work in Wales.
Major review sheds doubt on Community Treatment Orders
A major review by the Institute of Psychiatry has concluded that there is little evidence to suggest that Community Treatment Orders – a key plank of the UK Government’s plans to change mental health laws – are beneficial to patients.