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MENTAL HEALTH

Local authority inconsistencies creating academic barriers for children in care

By Lee Peart 13 March 2026

Inconsistence in local authority practice are creating academic barriers for children in care, a new report has found.

ESTATES

High dependency rehabilitation unit brings care closer to home

By Lee Peart 12 March 2026

A new high dependency rehabilitation unit is bringing care closer to home for people with complex mental health needs.

MENTAL HEALTH

Extension to autism and ADHD referrals announced

By Lee Peart 02 March 2026

Autism (ASD) and ADHD referrals in Lancashire and South Cumbria have been extended until the end of March after healthcare leaders previously announced they would be paused.

MENTAL HEALTH

'Disconnect' found in specialist diabetes care for adults with mental health problems

By Lee Peart 27 February 2026

A ‘disconnect’ between mental health and specialist diabetes services has been identified in a new report by the Health Services Safety Investigations Body (HSSIB).

COMMUNITY

Eating disorder spending cuts revealed

By Lee Peart 27 February 2026

Millions of pounds in spending cuts for eating disorder services are planned in England, analysis has revealed.

MENTAL HEALTH

Call for mental health hubs in every local authority

By Lee Peart 23 February 2026

The British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) has called for a mental health Early Support Hub in every local authority.

MENTAL HEALTH

U-turn on autism and ADHD referrals pause

By Lee Peart 19 February 2026

Healthcare leaders confirmed the removal of a pause on autism and ADHD referrals.

MENTAL HEALTH

Campaign puts spotlight on underplayed mental health conditions

By Lee Peart 18 February 2026

A six-week campaign is putting the spotlight on six often mistaken or underplayed conditions which can be treated by NHS Talking Therapies.

PREVENTION

Young people's mental health services receive funding boost

By Lee Peart 16 February 2026

Early Support Hubs providing mental health support for young people are to receive a £7m funding boost.

MENTAL HEALTH

MPs launch inquiry into young people's mental health

By Lee Peart 13 February 2026

A new inquiry into children and young people’s mental health has been launched by the Education and Health and Social Care committees.

MATTHEW TAYLOR

The mental health crisis has major implications not just for the NHS but for economic dynamism, social cohesion and the well-being of citizens and communities, writes Matthew Taylor is chief execut...