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New mental health service for the young

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A new mental health service for young people has been launched in Calderdale, it has been reported.

Schools urged to monitor mental health

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Scottish schools have been called on to monitor childrens' mental health after research showed one in seven teenagers in the country has self-harmed.

Health workers 'supported by former patients website'

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A mental health patient nursed back to health by the Lancashire Care NHS Trust (LCT) has relaunched their website for people suffering from psychosis, it has been reported.

Prince's Trust warns about mental health in young

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The Prince's Trust has issued a warning about the mental health problems faced by Britain's youth.

Courses for mental health carers

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Mental health carers in Chelmsford are being given the opportunity to attend a free ten-week training course, it has been reported.

Environmental volunteering 'can help mental health sufferers'

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Volunteering for environmental projects can help people who suffer from mental health problems or learning difficulties, according to a national organisation.

New year's resolutions 'bad for a person's mental health'

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

New year's resolution can be bad for your mental health, according to a leading charity.

Pratchett knighthood welcomed by Alzheimer's charity

Fri, 02 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The news that author Terry Pratchett has been awarded a knighthood in the New Year Honours list has been welcomed by the Alzheimer's Society.

TV-top box for Alzheimer's sufferers

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A new box which sits on top of elderly people's TVs and can be used to keep an eye on them has been developed.

Investing in mental health 'makes economic sense'

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Targeted spending with clear long-term benefits should form the backbone of public spending, according to one Irish doctor.

Government to launch mental health qualification

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Whitehall is set launch a national mental health qualification to create a group of independent mental health advocates (IMHAs).

Politicians join York charity

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Former health secretary Frank Dobson and Liberal Democrat treasury spokesperson Vincent Cable have become patrons of mental health charity York & District Mind.

Alastair Campbell key speaker at mental health rally

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Former UK press secretary Alastair Campbell has given his support to a mental health charity dedicated to fighting stigma and discrimination.

Tackling stigma top of the agenda

Wed, 24 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Tackling the stigma which surrounds mental health is at the top of the agenda at a Barrow health conference, it has been reported.

Mental health charity faces closure

Wed, 24 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A mental health charity in Cheshire is facing closure if it does not find the £3,000 it needs to keep going, it has been reported.

GPs to get dementia training

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

All GPs in England are to receive training on how to spot the early symptoms of dementia in plans by the government to improve the quality of life for patients.

Memory clinics for Alzheimer's sufferers

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The government will set up new memory clinics and give GPs training on how to diagnose dementia, according to new proposals outlined by care services minister Phil Hope.

Derbyshire Alzheimer's sufferers 'going undiagnosed'

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

People in Derbyshire suffering from Alzheimer's disease are going undiagnosed and missing out on vital medication, it has been claimed.

Mental health unit wins design award

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A new mental health unit in London has won a top design award at a ceremony in the capital.

Study set to look into mental health treatment in prisons

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A study into whether mental health treatments can be successfully administered to female prisoners is to be launched by the Scottish government.

MRI scans 'capable of early Alzheimer's diagnosis'

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

MRI scans can be used to detect the onset of Alzheimer's before physical symptoms become apparent, according to new research.

Mental health 'linked to asthma'

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Mental illness appears to be linked to the onset of asthma, according to new research.

Mental health service in Wales 'receives lifeline'

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A mental health service in north Wales which helps people in the region get back into work has received a cash lifeline, it has been reported.

One in ten Scots 'on antidepressants'

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

New research by NHS Scotland show that one in ten people in the nation is on a daily dosage of antidepressants.

Self-harm is 'not exclusive to teenage girls'

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Mental health charity Sane found that more than ten per cent of young people that self-harmed were male, dispelling the myth that it was a problem exclusive to teenage girls.

Sarcasm may hold key to dementia diagnosis

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Being unable to spot sarcasm may signal the early onset of frontotemporal dementia (FTD) in the young, it has been claimed.

Hunt for top mental health nurses begins

Tue, 16 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

NHS workers and patients in Wales are set to nominate top mental health nurses ahead of a national ceremony, it has been reported.

New health facilities approved in Berrow

Tue, 16 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Burnham Medical Centre has been given the green light for the construction of new facilities in Berrow, it has been reported.

Nurse becomes mental health trust boss

Tue, 16 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A mental health nurse has been selected to run the Hertfordshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (HPNFT), it has been reported.

Nurses 'let down those with depression'

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Patients suffering from depression are being let down at primary healthcare level because of a lack of training, it has been claimed.

University awarded £100,000 Alzheimer's funding

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The Alzheimer's Research Trust (ART) has award the University of Ulster £100,000 to fund a dementia study being carried out by the institution.

Dementia 'must be tackled now'

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

As the population of the UK ages the need to tackle the issue of dementia becomes more pressing, according to one expert on the topic.

Independent mental health investment 'slows'

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The credit crunch has slowed the amount of investment ploughed into independent mental health treatment centres, according to new research from an industry specialist.

Detention of black mental health patients 'remains high'

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Detention rates for members of the African and Caribbean community with mental health problems in the UK remains higher than those for other ethnic minorities, according to the Healthcare Commission.

YoungMinds calls for 'focus on mental health'

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Mental health charity YoungMinds has welcomed the NHS's decision to focus on healthcare for young people during 2009.

Government mental health adviser visits Staffordshire trust

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A leading government mental health expert has visited South Staffordshire Primary Care Trust (PCT) to look at how the organisation is dealing with Alzheimer's and other mental illnesses, it has been reported.

Complaint over £2m mental health service

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A Stoke-on-Trent GP has complained that people with clinical depression are still facing long delays despite £2.25 million being spent on mental health services in the city, it has been reported.

Adults with autism 'failed by local authorities'

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The majority of local authorities are failing adults with autism, according to new research by the National Autistic Society (NAS).

MEPs criticised for Alzheimer's response

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) have been criticised for their "very, very disappointing" response to a pan-European Alzheimer's drive.

GPs are 'missing dementia'

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

GPs are failing to diagnose thousands of dementia patients in the UK, according to new research by the Daily Mail.

Number of care homes 'in decline'

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

New figures uncovered by the Conservative Party show that the number of care homes dealing with Alzheimer's patients has declined.

Doncaster names new mental health boss

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The Rotherham, Doncaster and South Humber Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (RDASH) has named its new chief executive.

Cold sore virus linked to Alzheimer's

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

New research has uncovered a link between the cold sore virus and Alzheimer's, it has been claimed.

Epilepsy drug 'could have Alzheimer's benefits'

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A common epilepsy drug could be used as a treatment for Alzheimer's as scientists have discovered it stimulates the body's natural defences against the disease, it has been reported.

Mendip facility receives accreditation award

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A mental health assessment and treatment ward has received an accreditation accolade for its standard of care and good management.

Teenagers warned about mental effects of cocaine use

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

New adverts warning teenagers about the potential danger to mental health posed by cocaine use have been aired on Channel 4 and satellite television.

Call for more studies into compulsory medication

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

More research needs to be carried out into the practice of forcing psychiatric patients to take their medication.

Care home to create 50 jobs

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Mid Suffolk district councillors have given the green light for a proposed specialist care home to be built in the region, creating an estimated 50 jobs, it has been reported.

Prison 'not suitable people with severe mental health issues'

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Prison is inappropriate for people suffering from severe mental health problems, it has been claimed.

Britain spends 14p on Alzheimer's research

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Funding for Alzheimer's research in the UK is among the lowest in Europe, with just 14p per person spent on investigating the disease last year, it has been reported.

Welfare policies 'must include mental health reforms'

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The government is expected to announce a range of welfare reforms in the Queen's Speech and has been called upon to include renewed support for people suffering from mental health problems.

Halton 'has high rate of mental health problems'

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Halton has the highest rate of hospital admissions for people suffering from mental health problems in Cheshire, according to new research.

Banned Alzheimer's drug 'could improve quality of life'

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A banned Alzheimer's drug could significantly improve the quality of life of sufferers, according to new research.

'Higher rate of mental illness among western homeless'

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Homeless people in western countries are more prone to suffering from some form of mental illness than members of the general population, according to new research.

UCL develops depression test

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

University College London (UCL) has developed a new universal test to gauge the risks of someone succumbing to major depression.

'Health care improving but stigma remains'

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Progress in mental health services in Wales is being made, but stigma and bureaucracy remains a problem, it has been reported.

Meditation is 'effective medication for depression'

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Meditation techniques are just as effective at combating depression as prescription medication, according to new research.

Mental health services to be centralised in Ayrshire

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Mental health services in Ayrshire and Arran are set to be centralised at the Ayrshire Central Hospital in Irvine as part of a £53 million plan.

Pratchett demands dementia funding

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Author Terry Pratchett has warned the prime minister that the UK faces "tsunami of Alzheimer's" unless more funding is given to the neurological illness.

BBC scoops two Mental Health Media Awards

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

BBC Scotland has picked up two Mental Health Media Awards following a series of radio interviews with people who suffered from a variety of mental health conditions.

Mind welcomes 'fit notes'

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Mental health charity Mind has welcomed the government proposal to replace sick notes with fit notes.

"Unfit" mental health ward closed

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

An essential hospital ward that supports hundreds of elderly patients with mental health problems is set to close, it has been reported.

Recession 'could increase mental health problems'

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The recession could lead to a significant rise in mental health problems across the UK, it has been claimed.

Mental health service launched for the deaf

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Scottish ministers have welcomed a mental health service for deaf people launched in the Lothians, it has been reported.

The launch follows feedback from the deaf community which claimed the NHS was not providing support outside of the everyday practical problems, according to the Scotsman.

NHS Lothian launched the new Deaf Community Mental Health Service with the help of public health minister Shona Robison and a selection of deaf charities, the paper stated.

The service will offer one-on-one counselling on everything from employment to relationships.

Ms Robison told the news provider: "This innovative new service will offer support specifically for the deaf community, ensuring that those who also experience mental health problems receive high quality specialist help and support."

In related news, a multi-million pound mental health hospital has opened in Glasgow and is expected to make the city a centre of excellence in the delivery of mental health services.

Economic downturn 'to affect mental health'

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

An increase of more than a quarter in the number of mental health problems affecting Britons could occur as a result of the current economic downturn, it has been claimed.

Over-50s in Britain have healthier lives

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Over-50s in Britain have on average 20 years of good health, according to new research from the University of Leicester.

Exercise intervention for MS sufferers

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Scientists at Sheffiled Hallam University have been given a £200,000 research grant to investigate the effects of exercise on multiple sclerosis (MS) sufferers.

Children's mental health services to be improved

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Extra support for children in school is one of a package of measures unveiled by children's secretary Ed Balls and health secretary Alan Johnson aimed at radically improving mental health services for the young.

Free mental health support for London doctors

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A free and confidential service is being set up across London this week to provide support for doctors and dentists with mental health problems.

University of Cambridge wins health services award

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The University of Cambridge has won an award that will allow it to set up a partnership with the National Health Service (NHS).

Trust wins armed forces mental health contract

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust won a contract to provide in-patient mental health services to the British armed forces, it has been reported.

Belfast set for mental health investment

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Belfast is set to benefit from £580 million of investment in its health services over the next ten years, it has been reported.

Mencap volunteer given two special awards

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A volunteer working for Mencap has been given two major awards for her performance.

Welsh Assembly announces roll-out of Mental Health First Aid

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The Welsh Assembly is aiming to address high suicide rates among people with mental health problems in the country with its Talk to Me suicide action plan.

Mental healthcare 'inadequate for young offenders'

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Mental healthcare for people in a young offenders' institute in Bridgend has been described as a "scandal" by the Welsh healthcare commissioner, it has been reported.

Scotland to set mental health targets

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The Scottish government is to set formal targets to improve access to mental health services for children and young people.

Carr-Gomm residents fear for future

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Vulnerable tenants with learning difficulties, mental health problems and drug addictions are concerned about their future as housing charity Carr-Gomm pulls out of a council contract, it has been reported.

Potential autism-risk genes identified

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

New regions of DNA which may increase the risk of hereditary autism have been identified by researchers.

Mental health services 'open to suggestion'

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Wirral residents are being given the chance to have their say on the future of mental health services in the region, it has been reported.

Rethink campaigns for representation of mental illnesses in parliament

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Mental health charity Rethink is urging Labour MP Harriet Harman to speak out about the need for representation in parliament for people affected by mental illness.

Alzheimer's research gets £2m

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A team of researchers from the Peninsula Medical School and the University of Plymouth will receive £2 million of funding to help them develop new treatments for Alzheimer's.

Care homes hit by immigration changes

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

People in care homes could suffer as a result of changes to immigration laws, it has been claimed.

Care cadet scheme wins national award

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A scheme in Central Lancashire which prepares youngsters for a career in social care has won a national award.

Former soldier breaks 'wall of silence'

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A former veteran has broken the wall of silence by speaking out about his mental health treatment following a tour of duty in Iraq, it has been reported.

Direct payment 'discrimination' condemned

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The government's proposal to deny people detained under the Mental Health Act direct payments has been labelled "discriminatory" by the Mental Health Foundation (MHF), it has been reported.

Doctors need 'assessment insurance'

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Doctors assessing mental health patients must have liability insurance cover as a result of new legislation introduced at the beginning of this month.

Centre closure could 'push patients over the edge'

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The closure of an award winning mental health centre in West Yorkshire could "push patients over the edge", it has been claimed.

Mental health charity gets £100k

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Mental health charity Mind has been awarded a Comic Relief grant to set up a new advocacy service, it has been reported.

Residents campaign against mental health unit

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Hundreds of residents in Lancashire are fighting plans for a new mental health hospital which they say will destroy the last piece of green land between Nelson and Colne, it has been reported.

NHS dementia screening is 'flawed'

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Researchers at the University of Kent have identified weaknesses in the NHS's most commonly used dementia screening techniques.

Individual budgets 'have potential'

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Individual budgets for people suffering from mental health problems have the potential to give patients more choice and control over their treatment, it has been claimed.

EU directive could limit research

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Scientists have warned that an EU directive limiting testing on animals could prevent vital research into diseases such as Alzheimer's, it has been reported.

Binge drinkers 'risk dementia'

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Binge drinkers are putting themselves at risk of developing Alzheimer's later in life, it has been claimed.

Day centre opened in Loughborough

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A day centre for people with learning difficulties has been opened in Loughborough, it has been reported.

New charity chief executive appointed

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Tom Wright has been appointed as chief executive of a new charity to be formed by Help the Aged and Age Concern in 2009.

Services used less in Peterborough

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Mental health services in Peterborough are used by less people than the national average, according to new research.

Funding to prevent suicides

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Professionals on the frontline, such as police and healthcare workers are to receive training as part of the Welsh assembly's suicide prevention strategy.

Mental health service to close

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A mental health service funded by the Hertfordshire Partnership Foundation Trust is set to close, it has been reported.

Mental health patients 'should ask more questions'

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

People suffering from mental health problems should be more inquisitive about the medication they are given.

Plymouth has 'high long-term mental health rate'

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

More than 5,500 adults in Plymouth visited a specialist for the treatment of a severe or chronic mental health problem in 2007, it has been reported.

4,000 mental illness cases in armed forces

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Last year almost 4,000 new cases of mental illness were diagnosed in the armed forces.

Review results in improvement recommendations

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Several recommendations have been put forward to improve mental health in the north-west, it has been reported.

Mind celebrates 'the return of music'

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Mental health charity Mind is celebrating the return of music to its high street stores this week.

Smoking ban 'causing NHS problems'

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Psychiatric wards in the NHS are struggling to cope with the delayed smoking ban which came into effect on July 1st, it has been claimed.

New act 'could cause dangerous delays'

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The new compulsory detention powers outlined in the Mental Health Act today could see patients failing to access critical medical support, it has been claimed.

'Tougher mental health regime begins'

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Mental health reforms introduced by the government have been dubbed excessive by leading charities in the field, it has been reported.

New health centre opened in Winsford

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A new health centre has been opened in Winsford which provides support for patients suffering with mental health problems, it has been reported.

'Four Alzheimer's risk genes discovered'

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

New research has uncovered the sites of four genes which may influence the late onset of Alzheimer's, it has been reported.

Anxiety and depression treatment boost in north-west

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Access to psychological therapies for people suffering from depression and anxiety in the north-west will be improved by an injection of £43 million.

'Early intervention with mental health treatment is crucial'

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Early intervention is crucial for the treatment of people with mental health problems or learning difficulties, according to new research.

'Physical exercise for elderly encouraged'

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Guidelines have been issued to GPs to get them to encourage older people to engage in physical activity.

Mind 'commends Foresight report'

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Mental health charity Mind said that the Foresight Project on Mental Capital and Wellbeing provides an opportunity to tackle stigma and discrimination.

Long waiting times condemned

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Long waiting times for patients with mental health problems in Scotland are putting lives at risk, it has been claimed.

'Mind to close mental health gaps'

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Mental health services in and around Chester have been presented with Mind's report on the problems facing providers of treatment and services to those suffering from mental illness, it has been reported.

Birmingham to trial art therapy

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Young adults in Birmingham with mental health problems are to be offered art therapy, it has been reported.

Burnley shortlisted for new mental health hospital

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Burnley has been shortlisted as a possible location for a new mental health hospital to serve east Lancashire, it has been reported.

'Possible link between job choice and Alzheimer's'

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

New research by Italian scientist shows a demanding job could reduce the chances a person has of developing Alzheimer's, it has been claimed.

Fatty acid build-up 'could cause memory problems'

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Reducing fatty acid build-up in the brain could help control memory degeneration in Alzheimer's sufferers, it has been claimed.

Welsh dementia plan developed

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A group of health professionals in Wales will oversee the development of a national dementia plan in the country, it has been reported.

Staff thanked over fire evacuation

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Staff at a nursing home who helped evacuate residents during a fire have been thanked, according to a source.

Mental health steps advised

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Steps need to be taken to safeguard the mental health of employees in Britain, according to a new report.

Autism Concern could close

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A charity set up to support those affected by autism will be forced to close unless it can raise £150,000 by Christmas.

Cardiff University in Alzheimer's research

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Cardiff University has teamed up with other UK institutions to probe the links between genetics and Alzheimer's.

Lancaster University wins Alzheimer's funding

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A team at Lancaster University have won £175,000 worth of funding for research into Alzheimer's, it has been reported.

Dudley and Walsall team up on mental health

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A new mental health partnership between Dudley and Walsall aims to lift the pair into the top three for both its quality and range of services provided to patients, it has been reported.

Military breakdowns 'up by 30 per cent'

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The number of armed forces personnel discharged as a result of a nervous breakdown has increased by 30 per cent since the start of the Afghan war, it has been reported.

Drink and drugs exposure is 'health risk for youth'

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Exposure to drink and drugs at a young age can create a lifetime health risk, according to new research by scientists from the UK, US and New Zealand.

Family take part in national ad campaign

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A family from Kent has taken part in a national television campaign to raise funds for research into the causes and treatment of dementia, it has been reported.

Somerset commended for mental health services

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Somerset's lead mental healthcare service provider has been commended for its consistently high standards.

The secretary of state for health Alan Johnson and chair of the Healthcare Commission Professor Ian Kennedy have lauded the Somerset Partnership NHS Foundation Trust for covering "what really matters to patients".

Mr Johnson congratulated everyone working at the organisation for ensuring the trust performed so well in this year's healthcare check.

The commendation came on the same day as government inspectors awarded the trust an excellent rating for the standard of its services.

Trust chief executive Edward Colgan said: "We are extremely pleased to again receive national recognition."

He added: "This achievement is a testament to the hard work and commitment of staff throughout the Trust and I thank them all."

The organisation employs 1,200 staff and manages a budget of more than £54 million.

A leading provider of treatment to adults with mental ill health and learning difficulties, the trust saw more than 13,000 new patients last year.

Annual health check 'looks good for mental health trusts'

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Some two-thirds of mental health trusts provide an excellent service for their patients, according to the Healthcare Commission's annual NHS health check.

In its review of 391 NHS trusts in England, the Healthcare Commission found that eight per cent were rated as either fair or weak, compared with last year's figure of 23 per cent.

Mental health trusts fared better than their acute and primary care counterparts, however, the Healthcare Commission did admit the assessments for them were "less demanding".

Lisa Rodrigues, chair of the NHS Confederation's Mental Health Network, said: "Mental health services are coming increasingly under the public spotlight, and we welcome more scrutiny."

"We are not complacent, and we know that improvements must continue," she added.

Meanwhile, an NHS trust in Hull is to spend £400,000-a-year running a yacht for a youth programme, reports the Telegraph.

Hull Teaching Primary Care Trust is behind the £1.345 million scheme to improve the long-term health of teenagers.

Mental health welfare awards scheme on the horizon

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A new mental health awards ceremony is being set up in Scotland to improve networking in the mental health sector.

National mental health medication site launched

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A website aimed at giving sufferers of mental health and their carers drug information is being trialled, it has been reported.

Lack of sunshine linked to Parkinson's

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A lack of sunshine could be a contributing factor to the onset of Parkinson's, according to new research.

New complaints system for care home residents

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Changes to the regulation of Britain's care homes including tougher inspections and a new complaints system are set to be introduced, it has been reported.

Foundation stone laid for new hospital

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The foundation stone of a new mental health hospital in Portsmouth was laid on World Mental Health Day, it has been reported.

Community care could solve youth mental health problems

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A new system to provide children and young people with mental health treatment in the community would be expensive but effective, it has been claimed.

Residents rally against mental health unit

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Residents in three Hampshire villages have got together to fight plans for a new mental health unit in the county, it has been reported.

BBC documentaries to tackle stigma

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The BBC has produced three documentaries tackling issues surrounding mental health as part of its Headroom mental health campaign.

Credit crunch 'impacts on mental health'

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The credit crunch is having an impact on people's mental health, according to new research from YouGov.

'UK mental health treatment among the best in Europe'

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

New research published by the World Health Organisation (WHO) has placed the UK's mental health services amongst the best in Europe.

Increase in involuntary admissions

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The number of people involuntarily admitted to psychiatric wards in the UK has increased, according to new research published on bmj.com.

Magazine launched for mental health sufferers

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A mental health sufferer who used writing and drawing to confront her problems has set up a magazine to help people in a similar situation, it has been reported.

Dementia stigma 'makes life harder for sufferers'

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Dementia patients are being shunned by neighbours and find the diagnosis of the condition overly protracted, according to new research.

'Celebrity stalkers have mental health problems'

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Many celebrity stalkers suffer from some form of serious psychotic illness, according to new research.

Funding to get mental health sufferers back to work

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The government has announced it is to increase funding for the Access to Work programme to try new ways of helping people with mental health problems to get jobs.

Death rates in UK plummet

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Britain's physical health is improving sharply and death rates are falling as a result, it has been reported.

Somerset trust commended for its prudent spending

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Somerset Partnership NHS Foundation Trust has been awarded a 'good' rating by the Audit Commission for the way it has handled its budget.

Plymouth praised for children's mental health services

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Children's mental health services in Plymouth have been praised by a new report.

UK's first mental health TV promotion launched today

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The UK's first mental health TV advertisement is being shown today (October 7th).

TV doctor visits mental health charity

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Celebrity GMTV doctor Hilary Jones will be visiting a Welsh mental health charity during the organisation's re-launch, it has been reported.

Lancashire trust welcomes support for mental health day

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust is inviting members of the community to help it celebrate World Mental Health Day, it has been reported.

Directory of leading researchers published

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Leading researchers in the fields of health and social care have had their names added to a national directory.

Mass movement for mental health awareness

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A leading mental health charity will be tackling stigma and raising awareness with its Get Moving initiative.

Children born to schizophrenic parents 'are twice as likely to die'

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Children with a mother or father who suffers from Schizophrenia are twice as likely to die in their first year, according to new research.

Mental health treatment in Northern Ireland 'lacking'

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Treatment of people suffering from mental health problems in Northern Ireland has not improved over the last six years, according to new research.

Residents to have their say on health issues

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Manchester residents will have the opportunity to quiz health chiefs on the subjects that matter to them, according to the Manchester Evening News.

Shadow health secretary calls for 'an end to mixed-sex wards'

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Shadow health secretary Andrew Lansley told attendees of the Conservative Party Conference he would bring an end to mixed-sex mental health wards, it has been reported.

Cannabis 'less harmful than alcohol and cigarettes'

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Cannabis should be legalised as it poses less of a threat to health than alcohol and cigarettes, according to new research.

Genetic risk of Alzheimer's is low

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The genetic risk of Alzheimer's is relatively low when compared with the risk posed by growing older, it has been claimed.

Somerset mental health 'to get a boost'

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Mental health services in Somerset will receive a financial boost after Somerset Partnership NHS Foundation Trust finished the year £500,000 in the black.

NHS treatment for mentally ill children 'needs improvement'

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The NHS needs to do more to ensure children with mental health problems receive adequate levels of treatment, it has been reported.

Single mental health organisation 'not for Wales'

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Plans to consolidate NHS trusts in Wales will not result in a single organisation taking responsibility for mental health and learning disability services, it has been reported.

'NHS has made improvements'

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

British GPs continue to deliver a high-quality service to patients, according to new research.

Universities should support students with OCD

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Universities have been told to support students with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) ahead of a conference on the condition.

Schizophrenia drug recommended for approval

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A schizophrenia treatment has been given a recommendation for approval by the Committee of Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP).

Health trust bids for foundation status

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust is set to carry out a 12-week consultation to decide whether to become a foundation trust, it has been reported.

Pratchett to condemn Alzheimer's research record

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Best-selling author Terry Pratchett is set to condemn the government for failing to properly fund Alzheimer's research, it has been reported.

Platform launched for Rett research

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

An operations website to help in the pursuit of a new treatment for Rett Syndrome has been launched by the Rett Syndrome Research Trust (RSRT).

Ritalin 'should not be given to young children'

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Ritalin, the drug used to calm down hyper-active children, should not be given to under-fives, according to new research.

Trust 'failing on patient care'

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A mental health survey has rated South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (Slam) one of the worst in the country for providing community support for people with mental health disorders, it has been reported.

Emergency care for vulnerable groups 'lacking'

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The Healthcare Commission (HC) has called for an urgent review of emergency services in England.

Alzheimer's Society commends PM's speech

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The Alzheimer's Society has praised prime minister Gordon Brown for confronting the issue of dementia in has Labour Party Conference speech.

Children still treated on adult wards

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Despite a government pledge to stop putting young people on adult psychiatric wards hundreds of under-18s are still being treated alongside adult mental health sufferers, reports the Guardian.

UK scientists win dementia research grant

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Manchester University has been awarded a £1.9 million grant to investigate the biological causes of an Alzheimer's-like disease.

The arts provide mental health benefits

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

People with mental health problems can benefit from practicing the arts, according to new research.

Combating stigma in mental health AGM

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Combating stigma is the theme for Norfolk and Waveney Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust's annual general meeting (AGM).

Mind launches Ecominds

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Mental health charity Mind has launched a new multi-million pound grant scheme aimed at tackling the problems faced by people with mental health issues.

'Sats causing mental health problems'

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The pressure piled on children taking their Sats is holding children back and contributing to the increase in mental health issues among young people, according to a headmistress.

Online support for 24 million Alzheimer's sufferers

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A new Alzheimer's website aimed at providing global support to the estimated 24 million sufferers of the disease has been launched.

Mental health centre opens in Crawley

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A new £16 million mental health treatment centre has opened in Crawley.

Psychiatrists call for schizophrenia action

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The medical community has been asked to take urgent action to improve services available to people with severe mental health problems.

Australian initiative to tackle mental health issues

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

An Australian initiative to improve mental health in the workplace is being trialled in several British businesses.

New mental health research partnerships

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

New partnerships between the NHS and university research departments are looking into improving care for people with depression, dementia and obesity.

Mental health film lauded by Samaritans

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A new film supported by Film London and the National Lottery which explores the subject of mental illness has been lauded by the Samaritans.

Alzheimer's charity celebrates with fundraiser

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Alzheimer's research charity Brace will be celebrating its 21st anniversary with a ball at the British Empire & Commonwealth Museum in Bristol.

Lib Dems plan equality in mental health care

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Liberal Democrats backed plans to improve equality and fairness in mental health provision in the NHS at the party's Autumn Conference.

Temporary contracts impact on mental health

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Poor mental health is associated with precarious temporary-work and poorly paid part-time jobs, according to new Canadian research.

Not-for-profit social firm buds from NHS

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A not-for-profit gardening firm has separated from the NHS to help people recovering from mental health problems keep their back yard in order.

'Mediterranean diet protects against Alzheimer's'

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A strict Mediterranean diet could help protect against Parkinson's and Alzheimer's, according to new research published in the British Medical Journal.

Blood test could detect Alzheimer's

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The onset of Alzheimer's could be detected earlier with the help of a blood test, it has been claimed.

Care home service 'will not drop'

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Lancashire care homes will continue to provide the same level of service, despite staff reductions, according to a source.

Public consultation for mental health plans

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Three new Surrey hospitals which will provide 24-hour access for patients with serious mental illnesses have been put out to public consultation.

Plans for £25m mental health hospital unveiled

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Plans for a new £25 million mental hospital in Prudhoe, near Newcastle, have been unveiled, reports the Hexham Courant.

Idlewild play at mental health festival

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Scottish rockers Idlewild will join a host of other bands to raise the profile of mental health issues at the world's biggest mental health arts and film festival.

No out-of-hours care for half of mental health patients

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Patients with mental health problems are treated as "second class citizens", reports the BBC.

Mental health issues affect one in 25 parents

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Around one in 25 parents in the UK suffer from mental health issues, according to new research.

Detention of mentally ill by police is 'intolerable'

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Police detention of people under the Mental Health Act is intolerable, according to the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC).

Private psychiatric cover 'may need restricting'

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Restrictions to private medical insurance cover may be needed as medical inflation puts pressure on companies' healthcare programs, according to new research.

NHS spending varies from trust to trust

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Some primary care trusts (PCTs) spend far more on their patients' mental health than others, according to new research.

Top-up care review for NHS patients in Scotland

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Scotland is planning to review the UK government's proposals on top-up care for NHS patients.

SAS author condemns military mental health care

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Former SAS soldier and author Andy McNab has warned the government there is a mental health disaster waiting to happen among military personnel.

'Thriving mental health service closed'

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A service for people with mental health problems in Wales is facing closure because of funding issues, reports Wales Online.

Health professionals warned 'they must involve children'

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Young people suffering from mental health problems in the UK should be allowed to have a say in their treatment, according to a new campaign.

Nearly 10% of prisoners are ex-servicemen

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

New figures uncovered by a Welsh MP show that nearly one in ten UK prisoners has been a member of the armed services, reports Wales Online.

Regulation of psychotherapists is 'doomed to failure'

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The government's plan to regulate psychotherapists and counsellors will fail to protect the public and prevent abuse, according to a psychology professor.

Exercise may slow onset of dementia

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Exercise can reduce memory recall problems in the over-50s, according to new research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

Mental health relapses more common in UK

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

People in the UK with severe mental health problems are more likely to relapse than their European counterparts, according to new research.

Carers 'struggle to access support'

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Full and part-time carers save the taxpayer billions of pounds but struggle to get the support they need, according to a leading charity.

'Bipolar patients struggle to live with the disorder'

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

People suffering from Bipolar disorder struggle to come to terms with the long-term effects of the disease, according to new research.

Award winning food at Goole care home

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Patients with learning disabilities at a care home in Goole are being offered an award-winning varied and healthy diet, according to the Goole Courier.

£1m for dementia research

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The Scottish government is set to invest £1 million in dementia research, it has been revealed.

Early dementia diagnosis 'helps planning'

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Making sure patients are aware of their dementia can help them plan better for the future and ensure they can manage the condition, research has suggested.

September mental health forum

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A mental health forum is set to take place this September to help professionals learn how to understand legislative changes.

Stroke risk with anti-psychotic

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Dementia patients on anti-psychotics are at a higher risk of having a stroke than previously thought, according to new research.

Health experts to back singing therapy

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Experts on music and health will come together for a two-day conference dealing with how music can be used to help the ageing population.

Mental health suffer more violent attacks

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

People suffering from mental health issues are more likely to suffer violent attacks, according to the New Zealand Mental Health Foundation (MHF), reports the New Zealand Herald.

Schizophrenia drug trial questioned

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has requested more data on a schizophrenia treatment developed by Johnson & Johnson (J&J).

Scotland's elderly care bill soars

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A flagship policy implemented by the Scottish Labour government which ensures free health for the elderly has increased in cost by £100 million in the past four years.

Cannabis reclassified 'for mental health reasons'

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Prison terms for people in possession of cannabis will be increased to a maximum of five years in 2009.

Poverty triples likelihood of mental health problems

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Children from disadvantaged families are three times more likely to suffer from mental health problems than those from wealthier families, according to new research.

Mental health treatment hotline

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The NHS in Scotland is pioneering a new over-the-phone treatment for people suffering from mild mental health problems.

Children are outnumbered by over 60s

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Over 60s now outnumber teenagers for the first time in British history, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

'Employers overlook minority mental health sufferers'

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Black mental health patients looking for employment are being discriminated against, according to Black Mental Health UK (BMH UK).

Testing to predict dementia

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Neuropsychological testing could be used to predict the likelihood of the on-set of dementia in a person as they age, according to new research.

Hope of early diagnosis

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Researchers in America are hoping for a breakthrough in the early detection of the debilitating disease Alzheimer's.

Health care jobs go unfilled

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

There has been a significant growth in the number of unfilled care home jobs, according to new figures released by a specialist online recruitment firm.

Dementia moves up agenda

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A major conference on dementia is set to push the disease up the political agenda, according to the Herald.

Author questions availability of Alzheimer's drug

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Author of the Discworld novels Terry Pratchett has questioned the availability of the Alzheimer's drug Aricept on the NHS.

Children of mental health patients suffer

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Children of people receiving treatment for mental health issues often go unnoticed, according to new research by a British children's charity.

'Mental health not linked to abortion'

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

There is no credible evidence that one-off terminations of unwanted pregnancies have a direct effect on the mental health of adult women, according to the American Psychological Association (APA).

The government 'must support home carers'

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Social care in the UK would fall apart without the help of unpaid family carers, according to Help the Aged.

Drug-related mental health problems on the increase

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Drug-related mental illness is on the increase and has doubled in the past ten years, according to new research.

Combat redeployment is 'psychologically damaging'

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Troops redeployed to Iraq are more susceptible to serious mental health problems, according to new American research.

Memory drug to cure addicts

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A new drug that can erase memories could be used to treat addiction, post-traumatic stress and phobias, according to new research.

Health workers lack knowledge of Parkinson's

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Health professionals in England lack medical knowledge and up to date training on the mental health issues associated with Parkinson's disease, according to new research.

Alzheimer's linked to physical frailty

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Physical frailty could be closely linked to the degenerative disease Alzheimer's, according to new research published in the American journal Neurology.

'Care recruitment is tantamount'

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Innovative recruitment methods are needed to attract graduates to the social care sector and avoid future staff shortages, according to a leading care charity.

Local authorities need to improve care

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Local authorities have been warned by the government that they will lose their responsibility for care if they fail to improve services over the next three years, according to the Independent.

Ageism affecting depression treatment

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Around two million over-65s may be denied treatment for depression as symptoms are deemed a natural part of the ageing process.

Malaria drug offers hope for Alzheimer's sufferers

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

After two decades of research a scientist believes that a 100-year-old malaria drug could offer hope to more than 26 million Alzheimer's sufferers.

'Low grades increase risk of schizophrenia'

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Children who perform poorly at school are more likely to develop schizophrenia later in life, according to new research by British and Swedish scientists.

Mental health and employment

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Although in the past mental health issues have often been misunderstood, evidence has suggested that there is a growing acceptance among employers and employees of such conditions. This support may prove vital for many, as it has been discovered employment can offer significant benefits for those with mental health problems.

Government funding for people with learning disabilities

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The government has announced £96 million worth of funding to improve the lives of people with learning disabilities.

Autism sufferers missing out on care

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Sufferers of autism are receiving inappropriate treatment and end up in mainstream care as they fail to meet mental health and learning disability criteria, an autism service provider has claimed.

Petition to prevent service closure

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Patients suffering from mental health problems have set up a petition to stop the closure of a rehabilitation project run by Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Trust.

Youth mental health website launched

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A groundbreaking mental health website for young people has been launched by Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust.

£8m for mental health in Wakefield

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Mental health treatment has been given an £8 million boost in Wakefield with the opening a new centre for male psychiatric patients, according to the Yorkshire Post.

Can hypnosis help to slow dementia?

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Each week it seems new research sheds more light on elderly mental illness and clinical trials offer hope of new treatments, yet recent studies have suggested dementia sufferers may benefit from more unconventional methods.

Court ruling impacts on duty of care

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A recent court ruling has set a precedent for the duty of care by local authorities to vulnerable adults in the community.

Mental health guidelines issued

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The Department of Health has issued guidelines ahead of changes to the Mental Health Act that come into effect on November 3rd.

Campaign highlights relationship issues

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A new campaign has been launched to promote relationships among people with learning disabilities.

Mental health hospital given planning approval

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A new mental health hospital is set to be built in Lincolnshire after planners gave it the green light.

Learning disabilities housing scheme revealed

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A housing scheme designed to aid people with learning disabilities to get their own accommodation has been proposed.

Married people 'have lower Alzheimer's risk'

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Researchers in Sweden have claimed that single people are more likely to suffer from Alzheimer's.

Alzheimer's drug 'could reduce mild memory loss'

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A new Alzheimer's drug could help reduce mild memory loss, according to US researchers.

'Increased amount of patients are completely satisfied'

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A new report by the Healthcare Commission has found that an increasing amount of patients are "completely satisfied" with the care they receive in GP practises.

Charity aims to get disabled people into employment

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A charity launched by the Scottish Parliament aims to get more people with learning disabilities into employment.

Pioneering Alzheimer's treatment 'slows the disease'

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Scientists have pioneered a new Alzheimer's treatment which slows the progress of the disease.

Plans for Lancashire mental health development unveiled

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A new multi-million pound development has been unveiled for a mental health care centre in Lancashire.

Dementia patients 'can benefit from hypnosis'

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The lives of people with dementia can be improved using hypnosis, according to a leading psychologist.

'Mammoth bike ride' for charity

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A learning disability charity is set to benefit from money raised from a fundraising bike ride.

Garden created by mental health patients

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A new wildlife garden unveiled in Dundee has been created by patients recovering from mental health problems.

Unite proposes three-point mental health plan

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The UK's largest union Unite has outlined a three-point plan to improve the country's mental health services.

NHS waiting lists 'damage people'

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A new report published by a group of mental health charities claims that people "are being damaged" by NHS waiting lists for psychological treatments.

Mind 'encouraged by Healthcare Commission report'

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Mental health charity Mind has said it is "encouraged" by the results of the Healthcare Commission's report into mental health services.

Memories of Alzheimer's patients probed

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A new study has found that Alzheimer's patients have a better memory than has been earlier presumed.

Stockton council 'to develop homes for vulnerable people'

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Stockton borough council has received more funding to help develop homes for people with learning disabilities across the region.

Heart disease linked to dementia

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A new study has linked heart disease with a decrease in mental cognitive processes similar to those in dementia.

Hay fever drug 'could treat Alzheimer's'

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

US research has found that a hay fever drug could help Alzheimer's patients.

Parkinson promotes Dignity campaign

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Sir Michael Parkinson has been promoting a care campaign in Yorkshire.

Mental health group exhibits artwork

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Artwork produce by people with mental health difficulties is being showcased in a new exhibition in Yorkshire.

Alzheimer's drug 'can reverse language problems'

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A new treatment for Alzheimer's could improve a patient's language skills, according to research.

Dementia test 'needs to be adapted for educated adults'

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Researchers claim that a dementia test should be adapted to diagnose highly educated adults.

Drinking tea 'lowers dementia risk'

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

New research has claimed that drinking cups of tea can protect against dementia.

Plans lodged for extended dementia unit

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Planning permission has been lodged for an extension to a dementia care unit in Malvern.

Scientists using snails to study dementia

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Scientists are using snails to help find possible treatment for dementia and Alzheimer's.

Aycliffe Mind 'ordered to vacate premises'

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A north-east mental health charity has been ordered to vacate its current premises.

Parliamentary study discovers MP's mental health experiences

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A new survey has found that one in five MPs has experienced mental health problems.

Mental heath survey for people in Northern Ireland

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

People in Banbridge are being asked to take part in a new mental health survey.

Mencap appoints its new chief executive

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The leading learning disability charity in the UK has announced the appointment of its new chief executive.

Exercise can help in the early stages of Alzheimer's

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A new study has found that higher levels of physical fitness can prevent brain shrinkage in the early onset of Alzheimer's.

Nicotine linked to positive dementia effects

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Nicotine could give dementia patients six months of independent living, according to new research.

'Long way round to dementia treatment'

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A dementia sufferer has flown half way round the world to benefit from a revolutionary new treatment.

Calculator launched for fairer care costs

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A new "care calculator" has been devised to ensure that residential services for people with learning disabilities are fairly priced.

Dancing stars raising dementia awareness

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Stars from BBC's Strictly Come Dancing have been showing people how dance can help fight dementia.

Tomatoes 'could carry edible Alzheimer's vaccine'

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Researchers in Korea claim that an oral vaccine for Alzheimer's could be stored in tomatoes in the future.

Yorkshire charity 'fighting for its future'

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A south Yorkshire charity is attempting to raise £30,000 to ensure its future.

Birmingham's £70 million health centre officially opened

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Birmingham's new mental heath centre was officially opened yesterday.

High blood pressure linked to dementia

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

New research has linked high blood pressure with an increased likelihood of developing dementia.

Property firm to raise money in 'tube station challenges'

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A group of property professionals have been given a challenge to raise money for the Alzheimer's Society.

Learning disabilities report shows 'scale of cutbacks'

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Cutbacks have been made to over a third of activities for people with learning disabilities, a new report has revealed.

Messaging system wins NHS award

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A unique system allowing people with mental health problems to communicate with their GPs has been commended.

Building society hopes to raise £400,000

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A building society is hoping to raise £400,000 for the Alzheimer's Society over the next ten months.

New learning disabilities centre officially opened

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A new care centre in south Derbyshire has been officially opened.

Anger at unit closure plans

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Plans to close a mental health unit have been met with anger from residents and carers.

Charity organises mental health training session

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A mental health charity is holding a free training session to raise awareness and reduce the stigma around the issue.

Dementia patients 'can benefit from computer games'

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A new study claims that computer games can help people with dementia to keep their brains active.

Teen group set for adventure

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A team of teenagers with learning disabilities are being taught life skills through physical adventure.

Elderly women 'more at risk from dementia'

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A new study has revealed that women are more likely than men to suffer from dementia after the age of 90.

Film-makers win award for latest work

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A group of film-makers with learning disabilities are celebrating after their latest work picked up an award.

RCP 'hits out at mental health funding'

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCP) has called for the establishment of a new mental health research charity.

Learning Disability Coalition 'slams government closures'

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A new survey has revealed the number of people with leaning disabilities that have had their care affected by outside influences.

New care home to receive first residents

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A new care home is set to receive its first 50 residents this week as a new "care campus" opens its doors.

Writer hopes to inspire peoples' mental health fight

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A new book written by a man who suffers from mental health problems is set to be released.

Alzheimer's Society launches Northern Ireland campaign

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The Alzheimer's Society has launched a new campaign to highlight the future dementia situation in Northern Ireland.

New magazine focusing on mental health launched

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A new magazine has been launched in the UK to challenge the stigma surrounding mental health issues.

Health and social care day planned in east Yorkshire

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

An east Yorkshire Primary Care Trust (PCT) is organising a health and social care day for people affected by learning disabilities.

Former BBC newsreader opens Carlisle day centre

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A new care centre has been opened in Carlisle by former TV newsreader Martyn Lewis.

Somerset centre praised for 'high quality of service'

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A learning disabilities centre in Somerset has been praised for its high quality of service.

Businesses 'learning about employees' mental health'

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

North-east businesses are learning about the importance of mental health among employees.

Radio DJ 'rowing for charity'

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A radio presenter is planning to row 43 miles across the Minch to raise money for the Western Isles Association for Mental Health.

New modern care homes proposed for Gosport

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A scheme to build new care homes for elderly mental health patients in Gosport has been proposed.

Dementia tax 'is persecuting thousands of people'

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A new report has found that the average dementia sufferer is paying at least £100 per week in care costs.

New mental health initiative to be piloted in Reading

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The town of Reading is set to see a 200 per cent increase in the amount of mental health specialists covering its area.

Appeal set up to build new respite home in Jersey

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A charity in Jersey is attempting to establish a new home for people with learning disabilities on the island.

Learning disabilities football scheme planned for Henley

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The public have been asked to provide ideas for football-based activities for people in Henley with learning disabilities.

New support booklet for people in Calderdale

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A new support booklet for people with learning difficulties is being produced in Calderdale.

Credit crunch is 'affecting City workers' mental health'

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

More workers in London's main financial districts are experiencing mental health problems due to the increased stress of the credit crunch.

Somerset hosts 'best practise dementia conference'

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A dementia conference has been held in Somerset to discuss best practise guidelines for treatment.

Wax to take mental health show to Edinburgh Festival

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A new one-woman show tackling mental health is set to hit the stage at the Edinburgh Festival.

Derbyshire skills centre to be unveiled

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A new learning disabilities skills centre is set to be officially opened in Derbyshire.

New housing in Suffolk 'gets green light'

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Planning officials have given the go-ahead to a plan to build new flats in Suffolk for people with mental health problems.

Sheffield celebrities 'to be locked up for charity'

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A number of celebrities from Sheffield are set to be locked up to raise money for a dementia charity.

Mencap 'aims to get people with learning disabilities into work'

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Mencap has launched a new campaign to get increasing number of people with learning disabilities into paid jobs.

Students pedal the Thames for charity

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A group of students from St Andrews University have completed a long distance pedalo trip to raise money for the Alzheimer's Society.

Shadow health minister tours Essex mental health units

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The shadow health minister has been on a tour of mental health units in south Essex.

New training centre planned for Cumbria

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Plans are underway for a new learning disabilities training centre in Cumbria.

Newcastle mental health unit 'earns design recognition'

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A north-east mental health unit has been attracting attention from around the world due to its design.

Professor warns of 'forgotten citizens in Scotland'

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A delegation in Glasgow has heard how people in Scotland with learning disabilities are becoming "forgotten citizens".

Experts warn of 'catastrophic dementia threat'

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A number of leading scientists have signed an open letter to health secretary Alan Johnson calling for an increase in funding for dementia research.

Care home Olympics to take place in Sheffield

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The first care home Olympics is set to take place in Sheffield on June 19th.

New dementia campaign launched in Wales

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The Alzheimer's Society has launched a new campaign to raise the awareness of dementia in Wales.