Association of Mental Health Providers

Eating disorders are treatable #MentalHealth conditions yet the system is failing to prevent avoidable deaths. This #DumpTheScales inquiry rightly calls for eating disorders to be recognised as a national patient-safety priority and for cross-government action.

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24/7 neighbourhood mental health centres are being piloted to make care local, continuous & person-centred.
As co-chair of the VCFSE Network with NHS England our member @assocmhp.bsky.social is an integral part of these pilots.
Read more here:
www.careprovideralli...

Clinks State of the Sector Survey 2025 Take this survey powered by surveymonkey.com. Create your own surveys for free.

Organisations working across #VCFSE #MentalHealth, and #CriminalJustice, have your say in Clinks new survey. Share your insights to help shape future research and policy ➡️ https://eu.surveymonkey.com/r/HMHMZ6X

#StateOfTheSector25

Delivering Change Together: The NHS Must Resource VCFSE Mental Health Service Providers to Deliver Its Ambitions The NHS’s new Medium-Term Planning Framework: Delivering Change Together is described as the most significant reset of the health service in a generation.

The NHS’s Medium-Term Planning Framework: Delivering Change Together is described as the most significant reset of the health service in a generation.

Our response: https://amhp.org.uk/delivering-change-together-nhs-must-resource-vcfse-mental-health-service-providers-deliver-ambitions/
#NHS #VCFSE

"We want a person-centred, recovery-oriented, and rights-based mental health system in Wales which provides the highest standard of care for all."

Don't miss out on the Wales Alliance for Mental Health Manifesto launch 👇 #MentalHealth #Wales

@mindcymru.bsky.social @adferiad.org

Join NHS England’s webinar on independent peer advocacy - learn how to commission inclusive, person-led services that make a difference.
📅 Wednesday 19 November | 11:00–12:30
https://www.events.england.nhs.uk/events/commissioning-great-quality-independent-peer-advocacy

#Advocacy #NHS #MentalHealth

Fantastic to see this #Climate and #MentalHealth work 👇

£21m confirmed to support care providers with data and cyber security - Digital Care Hub Department of Health and Social Care confirms funding to 2029 for Better Security, Better Care support to providers on data and cyber security

The DHSC confirmed £21 million in renewed funding for the #BetterSecurityBetterCare programme, extending support to adult social care providers across England through to March 2029.
https://www.digitalcarehub.co.uk/21m-confirmed-to-support-to-care-providers-with-data-and-cyber-security/

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Help your body fight flu this winter. 💪
Getting vaccinated keeps you, and your community, stay strong. Find out if you’re eligible and book at: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/vaccination-and-booking-services/book-flu-vaccination/

#StayStrong #GetVaccinated #NHS NHS England

We welcome the Government's announcement of a consultation to strengthen safeguarding & protections for vulnerable people, including those living with mental ill-health. Read more: https://amhp.org.uk/our-response-to-the-governments-announcement-on-safeguarding-and-protections-for-vulnerable-people/

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Our Mental Health Social Care Workforce and Census Dashboard brings key data together to show how local and national labour markets interact, and what these interactions mean for workforce planning.
🔗 https://amhp.org.uk/our-work/mental-health-workforce-mapping/
#MHEqualityNow #SocialCare

Grey houses picture. Words read: "14% of people say they're frightened of living near someone with poor mental health".

We’re concerned by new research by Mind showing an alarming rise in #MentalHealth #Stigma in England. Stigma blocks access, recovery, and dignity for people with mental health conditions. https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/oct/15/alarming-rise-in-mental-health-stigma-in-england-research-shows

We today say a fond farewell to Duncan Tree as we announce his departure from the Association after 5 years. The Association would like to thank Duncan for his contribution towards its leadership & for all his hard work in that time. We wish Duncan the best as he leaves to pursue new opportunities.

Our response to the State of the Adult Social Care Sector and Workforce in England report A new report by Skills for Care highlights some progress but challenges remain in securing a sustainable, skilled, and fairly rewarded social care workforce.

A new Skills for care report shows a growing but stretched #SocialCare sector. We’re calling for fair pay, investment, and long-term planning to build a sustainable workforce.

👉 https://amhp.org.uk/our-response-to-the-state-of-the-adult-social-care-sector-and-workforce-in-england-report/

We’re pleased to share @tlap.bsky.social's vital framework, co-produced by people who draw on care and support and those who work in it. A brilliant example of collaboration, valuing lived experience, and shared ambition for a better system.

#MakingItReal #LivedExperience #CoProduction

£50 million boost for groundbreaking mental health research People with mental health issues to benefit from groundbreaking research, backed by £50 million in government funding

The Government’s £50m boost for mental health research puts lived experience where it belongs - at the heart of innovation - to improve lives for millions of Britons.

www.gov.uk/government/n...

#MentalHealth #Research #LivedExperience

@arcoposts.bsky.social @arcengland.bsky.social @ncfcareforum.bsky.social @homecareassn.bsky.social @sharedlivesplus.bsky.social @vodgmembership.bsky.social

Picture of an orange clock. Words read: "Last chance to share your experience of the Autumn Budget 2024."

We’re working with partners across the @cpa-socialcare.bsky.social to make sure the real impact of the 2024 #AutumnBudget is heard - helping us make the strongest possible case to the government ahead of the next Budget.

📝 Survey open until midday today: www.surveymonkey.com/r/CPABudget25

The Climate Crisis and Mental Health This World Mental Health Day, the World Health Organization is focusing on “Access to Services – Mental Health in Catastrophes and Emergencies.” For us, that means asking a vital question: How do we…

On #WorldMentalHealthDay, we reflect on this year’s theme: “Access to services: mental health in catastrophes and emergencies.” As the #ClimateCrisis intensifies, we must protect both our planet and our wellbeing. https://amhp.org.uk/the-climate-crisis-and-mental-health/
@climatemindsco.bsky.social

The Care Provider Alliance - Autumn Budget Impact Survey Take this survey powered by surveymonkey.com. Create your own surveys for free.

We’re working with partners across the Care Provider Alliance to show the real impact of the #AutumnBudget 2024 — and make sure government hears from providers ahead of the next.

📝 Share your experience in this short survey by 13 October (midday): https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CPABudget25

Our Response to the Fair Pay Agreement Announcement The Government announced a £500 million investment to establish the first-ever Fair Pay Agreement for adult social care workers in England. Read our response.

Learn more about the announcement:
amhp.org.uk/our-response...

#VCSE #MentalHealth #News

It was great to hear from Department of Health and Social Care colleagues at today’s members’ meeting on the #FairPayAgreement. We discussed what the agreement means for the social care sector, how it will be funded, and how members can get involved in the consultation.

Have you read @cpa-socialcare.bsky.social and @ewandking.bsky.social's response to the Fair Pay Agreement?

We’re proud to be members of the Care Provider Alliance, and their perspective on this development is vital. 👇

#SocialCare #News

Words read: "Our aim is to create a more inclusive and destigmatising culture within services and the sector, as well as influencing wider communities. Nat Travis - National Head of Service, Turning Point."

🗣️ Our member @turningpoint-uk.bsky.social has launched #SpeakingWithoutStigma - a campaign highlighting how the words we use can either support or stigmatise people facing challenges with drugs and alcohol.

Learn more about the campaign:
www.turning-point.co.uk/news-and-ins...

#MentalHealth #News

Nominate Nominate now. Click here to enter somebody for the Markel 3rd Sector care Awards. View the categories and find out who can enter.

We’re excited to see the Markel CMM #3rdSectorCareAwards return celebrating the people and projects making a real difference across the UK.

These awards showcase the compassion and values that define our sector.

👉 Nominate by 7 Nov: www.caremanagementmatters.co.uk/3rd-sector-c...

We're pleased to see the incredible impact our member @waythrough-uk.bsky.social has made in just 12 months! 🎉

Climate Circle for Parents/Carers/Guardians - Wed 22 Oct A facilitated space especially for parents/carers/guardians of children & young people to share difficult feelings about the climate crisis

How do we cope with the emotions the climate crisis brings, especially as parents and carers, thinking about our children’s future?

On 22 Oct, join a @climatepsychol.bsky.social #Climate Circle for parents, carers, and guardians. A safe space to share experiences.
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10 Year Workforce Plan This call for evidence seeks views to inform the development of the 10 Year Workforce Plan.

The Association urges our members, partners, and people with lived experience to add their voices to this consultation, and will be responding on behalf of the sector. www.gov.uk/government/c...

Call for Evidence on 10 Year Workforce Plan The Association of Mental Health Providers welcomes the Government’s call for evidence on the 10 Year Workforce Plan. Read our full response.

The Association welcomes the Government’s call for evidence on the 10 Year Workforce Plan.

“This consultation is a vital opportunity to build a long-term, sustainable workforce strategy that reflects the whole mental health system.”

amhp.org.uk/call-for-evi...

#VCSE #MentalHealth #Workforce

Our Response to the Fair Pay Agreement Announcement The Government announced a £500 million investment to establish the first-ever Fair Pay Agreement for adult social care workers in England. Read our response.

The Government has announced a £500 million investment to establish the first-ever Fair Pay Agreement for adult social care workers in England. Read our full response: amhp.org.uk/our-response...

#FairPayAgreement #SocialCare #News