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New Chair for Mental Health Helplines Partnership

Friday, 19 February 2010 09:15

mhhp is delighted to announce that Liz Felton, Chief Executive of Together, is our new Chair.

Equality Bill to ban pre-employment health questionnaires

Thursday, 28 January 2010 11:58

A groundbreaking amendment has been added to the Equality Bill that will make pre-employment health questionnaires illegal.  The move follows successful campaign by charities.  Paul Corry, director of public affairs at mental health charity Rethink, said: "The government's decision to introduce the amendment should put a stop to this discriminatory employment practice, which deters so many people with mental health problems from applying for jobs. It could mark a turning point in equal opportunities.”

Vacancy for Service Support Manager

Tuesday, 26 January 2010 11:29

Service User Support Manager, Epsom, Surrey

Up to £35K per annum, dependant on skills and experience

Stress Line For Those Feeling The Strain

Wednesday, 20 January 2010 11:14

A new 'stress line' has been launched to help people feelig the strain of the recession.  

An introduction to NHS Choices

Monday, 04 January 2010 12:22

Read about what NHS Choices is doing about digital inclusion at  www.nhs.uk/inclusion or download the following pdf

DSC Social Change Award winners announced

Monday, 04 January 2010 00:00

Concerns about money, relationships and health top people’s worries for 2009

Thursday, 24 December 2009 11:32

Samaritans urges people to not let their worries spiral out of control and to seek support for emotional distress this Christmas and during the coming year.

Mental health focus for new occupational health adviceline

Friday, 18 December 2009 09:57

A new government initiative will provide small business managers with free occupational health advice, focussing on the mental health of their employees.

New Horizons Consultation

Last Updated on Tuesday, 05 January 2010 13:03 Thursday, 10 December 2009 00:00

Government launches 10-year mental health strategy

Wednesday, 09 December 2009 10:03

New Horizons centres on depression and focuses on prevention