Category: Government and Legislation

Discussing menopause in the workplace

22nd February 2024

In the UK, nearly 5 million cisgender women aged 50 and over are in employment – it is the fastest-growing demographic group of workers. This age group is the most likely to be affected by menopausal symptoms, so employers need to ensure they are supporting this group of their workforce. Talking openly with your employer can be an important first step towards being better supported at work.

We need a national summit to tackle burnout and create healthy workplaces which best support people to stay in or return to work

22nd January 2024

Today, we released our Burnout Report, a new benchmark study conducted annually exploring the experience and prevalence of high or extreme pressure and stress in our daily lives, and the factors that contribute towards or alleviate the risk of burnout. Brian Dow, Chief Executive at Mental Health UK, reflects on the key findings of the report, and the need for national action on this issue.

How RAAC school closures are adding to the mental health crisis in modern-day Britain

11th October 2023

Like many parents, I was looking forward to my children returning to school after the long summer holidays. Don’t get me wrong, I love my kids and love spending time with them. However, for the optimum balance of a happy home environment and my ability to do my job, a return to school was the order of the day. My kids too needed to get back into the daily schedule school brings; the social engagement of seeing all their friends again is a hugely positive thing and obviously they need to learn.

Mental Health UK welcomes government winter mental health plan and commitment to additional funding

23rd November 2020

Insurance industry can’t afford to discriminate against people living with mental illness

30th July 2020

We have urged the insurance industry to review the service they provide to people living with mental illness in our new report: Affording protection: mental health and insurance.

Our initial response to the FCA’s consultation on fair treatment of vulnerable customers

23rd July 2019

Our initial response to the FCA’s consultation on fair treatment of vulnerable customers

Mental health to be a priority in schools

17th June 2019

As Theresa May called for mental health to be a priority in schools today, Enda Egan, Head of the Young People’s Programme, responds to the government’s announcement.

Our response to the Government’s Breathing Space consultation

30th January 2019

Mental Health UK and the Mental Health and Money Advice Service has urged the Treasury to make sure that its proposals for a breathing space from creditors capture everyone experiencing a mental health crisis. We also recommend that those at risk of a mental health crisis receive additional support under the proposed Breathing Space scheme.

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