The Prime Minister is on a mission to repair the #SocialCare system. For the first time in years - maybe ever - we're seeing adult social care race up the #Policy agenda. But there is a very real risk that mental health will be forgotten along the way. We're here to make sure that doesn't happen.

What happens when we stop avoiding our #Climate fears and start talking about them? In our new guest #Blog, counselling psychologist Martina Leeven explores a different possibility: talking openly and safely can help people feel less alone and better able to respond. amhp.org.uk/climate-cafe...

Climate Cafés, Listening Circles, and Why We Should Engage with Our Climate Fears

Martina Leeven explores why avoiding climate fears can leave us feeling less resilient and how talking about them in safe, supportive environments can help.

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How should we measure the success of neighbourhood mental health support? Systems often focus on outputs and activity measures. But people may describe success differently... Read more: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/... #MentalHealth #NeighbourhoodHealth

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How should we measure the success of neighbourhood mental health support? Systems often focus on outputs and activity measures. But people may describe success differently: “I feel safer.” “I feel m...

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NHS England has published a new Mental Health #PersonalisedCare Framework that sets out actions needed to deliver personalised care for adults and older people with severe mental health conditions. What does this mean for #VCSE mental health service providers? www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

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NHS England has published a new Mental Health Personalised Care Framework that sets out actions needed to deliver personalised care for adults and older people with severe mental health conditions. I...

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One of the key lessons from our Neighbourhood Mental Health Centre pilot programme report was that centres which engaged deeply with this understanding were "better able to build trust, reduce stigma, and reach people who might otherwise avoid statutory services." amhp.org.uk/neighbourhoo...

We congratulate Andy Burnham on becoming Prime Minister and welcome his early focus on #MentalHealth, prevention and stronger communities. We look forward to working with the Prime Minister and his ministerial team and have set out five priorities for the months ahead: amhp.org.uk/mental-healt...

Mental health and the new Government: building on what already works

The Association of Mental Health Providers congratulates Andy Burnham on becoming Prime Minister. His first speech placed prevention, stronger communities, and investment in people at the centre of…

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The Association stands ready to work with the next Prime Minister and incoming ministerial team, drawing on the experience and expertise of our members and the communities they serve. Next week, we will set out the priorities that should guide this partnership. #MentalHealth #VCSE

Join our member @turningpoint-uk.bsky.social for an online discussion on tackling #HealthInequalities. This #Webinar will explore barriers Black men face in accessing prostate cancer information and healthcare. 📅 22 July | 3–4:30pm Register here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/5acf16...

We are pleased to see the Government launch a £60 million Pathways to Work Innovation Fund, supporting businesses, charities, and innovators to develop new ways of helping disabled people and those with health conditions into work. www.gov.uk/government/n... #MentalHealth #Charity #Funding

£60 million fund launched to transform employment support

Businesses, charities and innovators are being invited to compete for a share of up to £60 million to transform how disabled people and those with health conditions are supported into work, the Govern...

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How can charities build resilience in uncertain times? We explored the impact of rising costs, inflation and global instability in our latest webinar with our partner Marr Procurement. Read key reflections on LinkedIn ⬇️ www.linkedin.com/posts/mental... #Charity #Event #Webinar

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Join our webinar on 8 July at 2:30 pm with our partner Marr Procurement on how geopolitical conflict and inflation are affecting the mental health sector, and what organisations can do to build resilience. 📅 Register here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/9fc619... #MentalHealth #Webinar #Event

Why are people turning to #AI for mental health support? Our latest survey suggests people aren't necessarily choosing AI over people; they're often using it because it's accessible. Read our #Blog exploring what the findings mean for the future of mental health support: amhp.org.uk/5-reasons-pe...

5 reasons people are turning to AI for mental health support

We asked people with lived experience of mental ill-health what they really think about AI platforms and the use of AI in mental health charities.

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Join our webinar on 8 July at 2:30 pm with our partner Marr Procurement on how geopolitical conflict and inflation are affecting the mental health sector, and what organisations can do to build resilience. 📅 Register here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/9fc619... #MentalHealth #Webinar #Event

At a time when decisions are being made about the future of health, social care and support for carers, it has never been more important that carers have their say. 👇 #Carers #StateOfCaring #Survey

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Whether you’re supporting a partner, friend or family member who is disabled, older or seriously ill, your voice matters. Your insights will help shape our campaigns and support our efforts to make life better for carers like you. Take part today: https://pulse.pulse.ly/4u1shupnxg

What can #NeighbourhoodHealth learn from the communities that have been delivering support for decades? Read below to hear what our interim CEO, Dania Hanif, has to say about the expertise of the #VCFSE sector in the development of neighbourhood health: www.linkedin.com/pulse/neighb...

Neighbourhood health and the knowledge we have too often overlooked

by Dania Hanif, Interim CEO at the Association of Mental Health Providers Neighbourhood health is nothing new There are moments in health and care policy when familiar ideas suddenly acquire new promi...

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In a new report from the @childrenscomm.bsky.social, over 1 million children were referred to mental health services last year. Many of those children were waiting for more than 2 years to get support. Read our full response here: www.linkedin.com/posts/mental... #MentalHealth #Report

Over the past year, we co-chaired a national network of #VCFSE organisations involved in the 6 #NeighbourhoodMentalHealth Centre pilot sites alongside @england.nhs.uk supported by @mhscincubator.bsky.social. Our new paper brings together early learning from the pilots: amhp.org.uk/neighbourhoo...

Neighbourhood Mental Health Centres Pilot Programme

Early learnings from the VCFSE sector to inform the Neighbourhood Health programme.

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During #LondonClimateActionWeek, our member Gale Burns will be leading a 90-minute interactive workshop (25 June) exploring how the #Climate crisis affects women and girls and how listening exchanges can strengthen and sustain our organising. Secure your spot: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/whats-sexi...

What’s Sexism Got to Do with the Climate Crisis?

A workshop on how the climate crisis affects women and girls, and how listening exchanges can strengthen and sustain our organising.

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Stay safe by: 💧 Drinking plenty of water 🏠 Keeping cool indoors where possible 👥 Staying connected with friends, family or support services 😴 Prioritising rest and sleep 📞 Reaching out for support if you're struggling #MentalHealth #HeatWave

Our first national picture of mental health service provision is helping decision makers in the mental health and social care sector, and mental health charities, access compelling data to help with planning, strategies, and funding. amhp.org.uk/mental-healt... #MHEqualityNow #MentalHealth #Data

Mapping the Mental Health Sector

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What does it mean for a young person to feel safe enough to trust someone during their hardest moments? For 20 years+, our member Muslim Youth Helpline (MYH) has provided free, confidential and faith-sensitive support for young people across the UK. 👉 myh.org.uk #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #Action

This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, we’re highlighting the actions mental health #Charities take every day to support people. Our member, @thelisteningplace.bsky.social provides free, face-to-face support for people who feel life is no longer worth living: amhp.org.uk/the-listenin...

The Listening Place

The Listening Place (TLP) provides free, regular, face-to-face support, by appointment, to people who feel life is no longer worth living. The team of over 850 highly trained volunteers offer 50…

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It’s #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek Organised by our partner, the Mental Health Foundation, this year’s theme is Action. Across England and Wales, mental health charities are providing vital support, centring lived experience, and helping people before crisis point. We’ll be sharing their impact.

Better data sharing across services is essential to improving mental health support. Our #MentalHealth Social Care #Workforce Mapping Tool helps build a clearer picture of workforce pressures, demographics and regional inequalities to support better planning. 👉 amhp.org.uk/our-work/men...

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We’re exploring how AI can be used ethically and safely in mental health charities. Now we want to hear from people with lived experience. Your insights will help shape our policy-influencing work. 📝 Take our short survey here: forms.office.com/pages/respon... #MentalHealth #AI #LivedExperience

🗣️ Have your say on the future of PIP The Timms Review has launched a new engagement programme, giving disabled people, carers, and organisations more ways to share their experiences. 💬 Help shape the review: www.gov.uk/government/n... #DisabilityRights #LivedExperience #Policy

Have your say: PIP review launches engagement programme for disabled people to get involved

The Timms Review is today announcing a wider programme of evidence-gathering and public engagement, giving disabled people, Disabled People’s Organisations, carers, practitioners, clinicians, research...

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Feelings about #Climate change can become overwhelming and negatively impact #Wellbeing, especially for young people. That's why supportive spaces like these are so important. 👇

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Our member, @climatepsychol.bsky.social, is hosting a free #Support Space for Young Adults (aged 18–25) on 13 May from 7 pm. This facilitated online session offers a space to share experiences and build resilience in the face of #Climate challenges. Sign up at: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/support-sp...

People across England will benefit from faster and better mental health support with 8,500 additional #MentalHealth workers recruited since June 2024: www.gov.uk/government/n...

Key target hit with 8,500 extra mental health workers in the NHS

Thousands more therapists, psychiatrists and mental health nurses are working in the health service.

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Social care supports millions of people every day. But right now, the sector is too often overlooked, undervalued, and underfunded. @providersunite.bsky.social's #CareAboutCare campaign seeks to change that. Find out how you can take part. 👇 careaboutcare.org

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Great care helps us all live better lives. It's time the Government acted like it. It's time to care about care

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We’re hiring an Independent Trustee! Help shape the future of mental health services, influence policy, and support better outcomes across the charity sector. No fixed deadline – apply on a rolling basis. 👉 amhp.org.uk/about-us/tru... #Trustee #MentalHealth #Charity