2026 Resources and Reports

Closing the Mortality Gap: Tackling health inequalities for people living with severe mental illness

On average, people living with severe mental illness in England die 15-20 years earlier than the general population, mostly due to preventable physical illnesses. This is a crisis that demands urgent action. Our report shines a light on the complex drivers behind the mortality gap - like fragmented care, the impact of living with a mental illness, stigma and poverty - and sets out clear, practical steps for change.

The Hidden Mental Health Service: Rising mental health casework in MPs’ offices

Parliamentary staff are increasingly helping constituents with mental health needs, often without the right training or resources to handle complex and sometimes life-threatening situations. We surveyed staff from 120 MPs’ offices. The findings are clear: mental health casework is rising to unsustainable levels.

Rethinking PIP: How Personal Independence Payment Impacts Mental Health

Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is meant to be a safety net for people living with mental illness, offering vital support when life feels toughest. But for too many, the system is failing to deliver on its promise. Our latest report shines a light on the reality of PIP for people with mental health conditions – the good, the bad, and the urgent need for change.

Carers Week Report 2026

Carers Week 2026 focused on the theme of Building Carer Friendly Communities – creating the places, spaces, services and groups where unpaid carers are recognised, understood and supported. This report is based on research published to mark Carers Week and suggests that nearly half of the UK adult population - around 24.8 million people - have provided unpaid care to a family member, friend or neighbour at some point in their lives.