Cost of Mental Illness
The cost of mental ill health in England is now £105.2 billion a year, according to an update published 3 October 2010 by the Centre for Mental Health.
History
News and events that are more than a year old will be placed here to help keep our current news easy to navigate and relevant.
Recovery Begins With Hope
The relationships between staff and people who use services need to change radically to improve outcomes in mental health services, according to a report published recently by the National School of Government and supported by Centre for Mental Health.
Refocus on Recovery Conference
The Refocus on Recovery Conference, September 21-22 will be the major conference on Recovery in the UK this year (see attached flyer).
Julie Matthews wins award for Intentional Peer Support
Julie Matthews, of Chard Intentional Peer Support Group, has won the ‘Inspiring Others in the South West’ category of the South West Skills Awards, 2010
New Horizons for Mental Health
New Horizons is a cross-government action programme, produced by the Department of Health and including commitments to action by 11 government departments.
Glenn Roberts at IMHREC, 2009
Dr. Glenn Roberts gave the Key Note Address below at the Irish Mental Health & Recovery Education Consortium Conference, Red Cow Moran Hotel, Dublin, on 26th March 2009.