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Mental Health Alliance gives final verdict on 2007 Mental Health Act
September 7th, 2007

The new Mental Health Act will go down in history as a missed opportunity for legislation fit for the twenty-first century, the Mental Health Alliance said today. Read more…

World Mental Health Day - 10 October 2007
September 7th, 2007

World mental health day is on the 10th October this year. Many events will be taking place throughout the world and in Buckinghamshire…More info to follow.
Links:
Celebrating World Mental Health Day in Schools - Ideas from the Government ‘Wired for Health’ website.
Info at national MIND.

Public attitudes towards mental health sufferers have improved
September 7th, 2007

Public attitudes towards people with mental health problems are far more positive than previously thought, with the public being broadly sympathetic, yet worried that society is not tolerant enough. Read more…

You can help young people
September 7th, 2007

ONE of the leaders of a Buckinghamshire youth charity says it is easier than ever to set up a youth club in Aylesbury Vale. Read more…

Business offers a home to mental help support group
September 7th, 2007

A SPECIALIST mental health support charity based in Aylesbury has moved into new offices in the town. Read more…

Web offers learning lifeline to carers
August 21st, 2007

ACCESSING training and information is now easier for carers in Bucks thanks to a new website. Read more here…

Childhood mental health problems ‘rising’
July 3rd, 2007

There has been a 100 per cent increase in the prevalence of emotional problems and conduct disorders since the 1930s, a new study has warned. Read more here…

Humane Mental Health Bill Within Reach, Says Alliance Of 75 Groups
July 3rd, 2007

The House of Commons has the chance to make major improvements to the Mental Health Bill today, the Mental Health Alliance has said. Read more here…

Wycombe’s health moves up the agenda
July 3rd, 2007

Wycombe District Council (WDC) successfully hosted a forum which discussed the health needs of Wycombe district on Monday 4 June, at the Hub in High Wycombe. Read the full article here…

Mum slams ward closure
July 3rd, 2007

A MUM has hit out at the closure of a mental health unit in Amersham and says more staff should be brought in to keep it open. Read the full article here…

Longer journeys for mental health patients
July 3rd, 2007

MENTAL health patients and their families will be forced to make longer journeys for services when the adult inpatient ward closes at Amersham’s Haleacre unit. Read the full article here…

Rape Crisis centre’s funds battle
July 3rd, 2007

WYCOMBE’S Rape Crisis Centre is an “annual battle” to run because of constant funding problems, says its director. Read the full story at The Bucks Free here…

Mind comments on mental health in workplace report
June 8th, 2007

Mental health charity Mind commented today on a new report from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development which shows that mental illness is now the second largest reason for UK workers taking time off sick. Click here to read the full report.

Staff mental illness ‘increasing’
June 8th, 2007

Mental illness is now the second largest reason for UK workers taking time off, a report suggests. Click here to read the full report at BBC news.

Cannabis hospital admissions rise
June 8th, 2007

Mental health hospital admissions in England due to cannabis have risen by 85% under Labour, figures show. Click here to read the full report at BBC news.

Haleacre future in doubt as ward goes
June 4th, 2007

AMERSHAM’S Haleacre unit looks set for the chop after health bosses have agreed to close its inpatient ward - which was branded “unfit for purpose”. Full story at the Bucks Free Press, click here.

Welcome to our online newsletter
May 30th, 2007

Welcome to the online Buckinghamshire Mind Newsletter, or blog. News and information about Bucks Mind and other relevant mental health news will be published here. This might include service changes, job vacancies, statutory sector changes etc.

If you have any news or announcements that it would be useful for interested parties in Buckinghamshire to know about then please contact me admin@bucksmind.org.uk and i will add your entry.

Thank you.

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