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Finally – legal proof that disability benefits test is unfair for people with mental illness

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22 may 2013By Paul Jenkins

Three judges today confirmed what campaigners have been shouting from the rooftops for years - the benefits test used to decide whether people are fit for work, actively discriminates against people with mental illness.

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Why people like me agree the WCA is unfair

22 may 2013By Dick

Why people like me agree the WCA benefits test used to decide whether people are fit for workis unfair - and my fears for people going through it now.

Meet Ellie, the virtual-reality therapist

21 may 2013By Mental Health News

Meet Ellie, the virtual-reality therapist...A virtual 'robot' therapist is being developed in the U.S.

The change we want to see in the new NHS

16 may 2013By Jane Harris

Major changes have been made to how the NHS works and one of the most significant shifts is how spending decisions are made at a local level.

The five things MPs should be talking about at this week’s mental health debate

14 may 2013By Paul Jenkins

Last year's historic mental health debate in Parliament marked a real milestone in the struggle to give mental health the prominence it deserves

Tell us what you think and you could win £50

3 may 2013By Paul Jenkins

Win a £50 Marks and Spencer voucher!

Will China outlaw “being mentally ill-ed”?

1 may 2013By Mental Health News

BBC News today reports that China has effected a number of new laws, including some new rules around mental illness.

We've just launched a new website

26 apr 2013By Digital team's blog

We have got a new website - here's more info about it, and how to tell us what you think

"You really listened" - there is no higher compliment in mental health services

16 apr 2013By Paul Jenkins

Our CEO went 'back to the floor' in some of our North London services.

Help to get through benefits changes

11 apr 2013By Jane Harris

Many people on new benefits are fearful. Journalists aren’t reporting all the facts and the public is confused. If you need to understand what is happening, download our free new benefits pack.

Turning aspirations into reality for people with schizophrenia

8 apr 2013By Paul Jenkins

Today marks the beginning of a new project, which will see 13 organisations sign up to turn the recommendations of The Schizophrenia Commission into reality.

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