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Rethink Companions Befriending (East Herts)
Services and Groups |Last updated: 12/07/2024
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
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Rethink Mental Illness responds to government's 'Plan for patients'
1 min read |Last updated: 22/09/2022
Secretary of State for Health Therese Coffey today set out her plans for the NHS and social care. Mark Winstanley, Chief Executive of Rethink Mental Illness, said: "We’re hugely disappointed that the Secretary of State for Health failed to identify mental health as a clear priority in her announcement today. As the shockwaves from the pandemic continue...
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Rethink Mental Illness comments on annual suicide statistics
1 min read |Last updated: 06/09/2022
The Office for National Statistics has published new data on the number of suicides registered in 2021. The data reveals that the suicide rate has remained largely consistent with pre-pandemic levels. Lourdes Colclough, Head of Suicide Prevention at Rethink Mental Illness, said: “We must remember that statistics can never truly reflect the mental anguish...
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Rethink Mental Illness responds to the Chancellor's mini-budget
1 min read |Last updated: 23/09/2022
Mark Winstanley, Chief Executive, Rethink Mental Illness: "The Chancellor's statement today will have done little to alleviate the pressure that money worries are placing on people's mental health as we face a deepening cost of living crisis, with a harsh winter ahead. "The support promised to help meet the cost of their energy bills fails to counter...
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Rethink Mental Illness signs the Race at Work Charter
1 min read |Last updated: 08/03/2022
Rethink Mental Illness has joined over 800 organisations by signing the Race at Work Charter. Business in the Community (BITC) is pleased to announce that Rethink Mental Illness has joined over 800 employers in signing up to the Race at Work Charter, an initiative designed for businesses to collectively commit to improving equal opportunities for Black,...
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Rethink Mental Illness comments on Autumn Statement
1 min read |Last updated: 17/11/2022
Jeremy Bernhaut, Head of Policy and Influencing, Rethink Mental Illness said: “The nation’s mental health has been hit by the double blow of a global pandemic and a cost of living crisis, and more people than ever are turning to a system that often struggles to deliver the support they need. The Chancellor’s announcement of increased funding for the...
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Rethink Mental Illness responds to plans for a new National Institute for Health Protection
1 min read |Last updated: 19/08/2020
Following the announcement that Public Health England is due to be disbanded ahead of the creation of the new National Institute for Health Protection, Rethink Mental Illness has the following response. Mark Winstanley, CEO of Rethink Mental Illness said, "We welcome the Government’s plans to consult on the future of health improvement. Public Health...
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A day in the life of a Rethink Advice and Information Service Advisor
1 min read |Last updated: 22/09/2025
The Rethink Advice and Information Service (RAIS) provides a trusted resource for information on mental illness, mental health laws, and guidance for carers. You can contact the team by phone or web chat every weekday, and they would be happy to help with any queries you have. We spoke to RAIS advisor, Amber, to find out more about her role and what...
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Rethink Mental Illness response to Amanda Pritchard stepping down
1 min read |Last updated: 25/02/2025
Today, 25 Feb, Amanda Pritchard has announced that she is to step down from her role as the head of NHS England. In response to this news, Mark Winstanley, CEO of Rethink Mental Illness, said: “We are enormously sad to see Amanda Pritchard step down from her role and wish her every success. Despite an unprecedented series of challenges she managed to...
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Rethink Mental Illness responds to release of new ONS statistics
1 min read |Last updated: 09/10/2023
The Office for National Statistics reported this morning that there has been a significant increase in the number of adults experiencing depressive symptoms, with the number almost doubling to nearly one in 5 (19.2%) in June 2020, compared with 9.7% (nearly one in ten) in July 2019 - March 2020. They also report that, over the 12 months to June 2020,...
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Rethink Mental Illness statement on death of Her Majesty the Queen
1 min read |Last updated: 08/09/2022
Mark Winstanley, Chief Executive of Rethink Mental Illness, said: "We are deeply saddened to learn of the death of Her Majesty The Queen. Throughout her reign, she was steadfast in her commitment to voluntary services and consistently highlighted the value of community in public life. We send our sincere condolences to the Royal Family and to everyone...
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Rethink Mental Illness responds to 10-year mental health plan announcement
1 min read |Last updated: 12/04/2022
The government has today announced a new 10-year plan to improve mental health, which will aim to 'level up mental health across the country and put mental and physical health on an equal footing.' It has launched a call-for-evidence and is encouraging responses from the general public, people with lived experience of mental health conditions and those...
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Rethink Mental Illness responds to proposed reform of Mental Health Act
1 min read |Last updated: 10/05/2022
In the State Opening of Parliament today, it was announced that the government will publish draft legislation to reform the Mental Health Act. The Mental Health Act allows for people experiencing a mental health crisis to be detained and treated in hospital. Mark Winstanley, Chief Executive of Rethink Mental Illness, said: “We cannot overstate the...
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London rapper Shocka announced as Rethink Mental Illness ambassador
Last updated: 07/03/2025
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EastEnders working with Rethink Mental Illness on depression with psychotic symptoms storyline
Last updated: 13/02/2025
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Rethink Mental Illness welcomes government advice to support the nation’s mental health
1 min read |Last updated: 09/10/2023
Rethink Mental Illness welcomes government advice to support the nation’s mental health during the coronavirus outbreak and calls for the mental health sector to mobilise to tackle growing crisis In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, Public Health England has issued guidance on looking after your mental health, with £5 million provided to charities...
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