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PIP: Government should focus on fixing health system, not stigmatising disabled people
1 min read |Last updated: 29/04/2024
The government has led the headlines today with plans to tighten access to Personal Independence Payments (PIP), a form of financial support which helps disabled people with living costs. Mark Winstanley, Chief Executive for Rethink Mental Illness, said: “Rather than chasing headlines stigmatising people with health conditions, the truly sensible and...
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Rethink Mental Illness responds to new Office for National Statistics figures on suicides in 2020
1 min read |Last updated: 07/09/2021
The Office for National Statistics published new figures this morning into the number of deaths by suicide that occurred in 2020. Responding to these figures, Brian Dow, Deputy CEO of Rethink Mental Illness and Co Chair of the National Suicide Prevention Alliance said: “While caution must be advised when analysing the data, given the delay in reporting...
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Our statement on the first day of the Lampard Inquiry
1 min read |Last updated: 09/09/2024
On September 9, the long-awaited Lampard Inquiry got under way. The inquiry is tasked with investigating the deaths of more than 2000 mental health inpatients in Essex between the years 2000 and 2023.Baroness Lampard, who is leading proceedings, said the inquiry was "of the gravest concern and significance" and said that we may never be able to say...
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Our response to Rishi Sunak's plan to reduce people being signed off sick from work
1 min read |Last updated: 19/04/2024
Today the Prime Minister announced plans to address the rising numbers of people out of work, focused on reforming how people are assessed on their fitness to work. Mark Winstanley, Chief Executive of Rethink Mental Illness, said: “Our social security system, like the NHS, exists to support us and our loved ones when we’re in need. We agree that people...
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Statement on DWP sanctions and work-conditionality
1 min read |Last updated: 30/06/2020
The DWP announced on the 29th June 2020 that work conditionality will be returning from the 1st July. This means people claiming Universal Credit will have to prove they are looking for work again as the country begins to come out of a pandemic. Brian Dow, Deputy CEO of Rethink Mental Illness said, “The Department of Work and Pension’s decision to...
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Bristol Carer Service
Services and Groups |Last updated: 24/07/2025
We help over 200 family members, partners and friend of Bristol adults with mental health needs. Whether or not you think you are a ‘carer’, advice and support is available.
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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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We respond to agreement between NHS and police over mental health call-outs
1 min read |Last updated: 26/07/2023
Police forces, the health service and the government have set out plans to reduce the amount of time police spend attending mental health call-outs, under a new framework called the National Partnership Agreement. Mark Winstanley, Chief Executive of Rethink Mental Illness, said: “The National Partnership Agreement (NPA) is right in principle. People...
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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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“You don’t have to be guided by the voices you hear” – Robert’s story
Last updated: 25/07/2025
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“I finally recognised that, like him, I had to talk to someone too”
Last updated: 10/09/2024
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Changes to the Mental Health Act and our information
Advice and information |1 min read |Last updated: 14/04/2025
Changes to the Mental Health Act - How will you update your advice and information? The Mental Health Bill is currently going through Parliament. The Bill is a welcome step towards modernising the Mental Health Act. The Act is the law that says you can be detained in hospital for assessment or treatment. This is if your mental health is very bad and...
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Navigating Ramadan while living with an eating disorder: Jasmine's story
Last updated: 24/02/2025
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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...
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We respond to review of the Care Quality Commission
1 min read |Last updated: 15/10/2024
A review of the Care Quality Commission, which monitors the performance of health and social care services, has been published today. It finds significant failings in how the CQC is holding services to account and ensuring high standards. Lucy Schonegevel, Director of Policy and Practice at Rethink Mental Illness, said: “Two of the most persistent issues...
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