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Let's Rethink

Campaigns and policy |1 min read |Last updated: 26/03/2026

Let's Rethink - Get the guide Over a third of UK adults say they wouldn’t feel comfortable in the presence of someone they believe is experiencing severe mental illness. With our new campaign, Let's Rethink, we are tackling the unfair stigma and discrimination people face at work, in school and at home. Let’s end the judgement. Let's Rethink Mental...

Rethink Mental Illness responds to major conditions strategy interim report

1 min read |Last updated: 15/08/2023

The government has published an interim report laying the groundwork for its major conditions strategy. The major conditions strategy, announced earlier this year, will set out a plan for tackling poor health and early mortality across several conditions. including mental ill health. Responding to the interim report, Mark Winstanley, Chief Executive,...

Rethink Mental Illness responds to appalling conditions at HMP Eastwood Park

1 min read |Last updated: 03/02/2023

An inspection of women's prison HMP Eastwood Park at the end of last year has found that women experiencing mental illness were being kept in appalling conditions. Responding to the inspection report, Jonathan Munro, Associate Director for Criminal Justice and Care Navigation at Rethink Mental Illness, said: “We are appalled to learn of the horrendous...

Rethink Mental Illness responds to the 2023 budget

1 min read |Last updated: 16/03/2023

On Wednesday March 15th, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt unveiled the contents of his first Budget in the House of Commons. Here is our response to what was announced, with analysis of what it means for people living with mental illness. Mark Winstanley, Chief Executive, Rethink Mental Illness: “Yesterday’s budget rightly recognised how poor mental health is...

Our response to the Supreme Court's ruling on the legal definition of a woman

1 min read |Last updated: 17/04/2025

The Supreme Court in the UK has ruled that the legal definition of a woman should be based on biological sex. Mark Winstanley, Chief Executive of Rethink Mental Illness, said: “It's vital that we do everything possible to promote safety, dignity and respect across society. As a mental health charity, we acknowledge the Supreme Court ruling will be felt...

Team Rethink shines at the London Marathon

Last updated: 29/10/2024

Recognition for our work tackling racial inequality

1 min read |Last updated: 24/07/2023

Rethink Mental Illness has received formal recognition from a panel of independent judges for its work tackling racial inequality. The charity has been awarded bronze status by Race Equality Matters, the first stage in a series of awards recognising meaningful action to drive race equality within organisations. The judging panel, made up of people from...

Rethink Mental Illness Nominated for British Diversity Award

Last updated: 21/02/2025

Rethink Companions Befriending (East Herts)

Services and Groups |Last updated: 16/12/2025

Rethink Companions is a befriending service that helps people to re-engage with their local community through social activities. There is also a carers service that gives carers information and support through one-to-one meetings and facilitates the Rethink caring and coping course