If you’re feeling confused and frustrated by the handling of the government’s Welfare Bill, that’s understandable - because so are we. What with rebel MPs, last minute changes, and postponed cuts to Personal Independence Payments (PIP), it’s hard to keep …
If you’re feeling confused and frustrated by the handling of the government’s Welfare Bill, that’s understandable - because so are we. What with rebel MPs, last minute changes, and postponed cuts to Personal Independence Payments (PIP), it’s hard to keep …
Alexander reflects on his long journey with mental illness and the hope he found along the way. Dedicated to breaking the unhealthy cycles he experienced as a child, Alexander looks forward to the future with his own family. I’ve lived with long-term …
“My wish is to help one person who feels that they are struggling,” says Kirsten Rose, service manager for The Hub at Wolverhampton train station. “I want that one person to know that there is light, hope and people who can help.” Since launching the …
More people in England are experiencing a common mental health condition, according to NHS data released today. The Adult Psychiatric Morbidity Survey, that looks at the prevalence of both treated and untreated psychiatric disorders in adults (aged over 16 …
As the discussion about the government's proposed cuts to Personal Independence Payments (PIP) ramps up, Davinder Kaur, Head of Campaigns at Rethink Mental Illness, writes about the damage that misinformation is having. Last week, an article in the …
MPs will soon vote on harmful cuts to Personal Independence Payment (PIP) - a vital disability benefit that helps people severely affected by mental illness cover the extra costs of living with a long-term condition. The government's proposed changes …
Looking back, I can see that mental health services struggled to really help my mum as they only had a partial picture. This is so often the case with mental health where you only see the tip of an iceberg. When someone is overwhelmed by their experience, …
Today marks the beginning of Carers' Week, an annual campaign led by Carers UK to raise awareness of the challenges faced by carers and to recognise the contribution they make. This year, new research by Carers UK has revealed that many carers are …
A stock photo has been used on this blog at the request of the author. Millie experienced depression, self-harm and undiagnosed ADHD (attention deficit hyperactive disorder) during her adolescence. After five years, she has finally got her ADHD diagnosis …
Looking back, I can see that mental health services struggled to really help my mum as they only had a partial picture. This is so often the case with mental health where you only see the tip of an iceberg. When someone is overwhelmed by their experience, …
Eleanor has been supporting her sister with long-term schizophrenia from 1968. With Rethink Mental Illness, she works as a Siblings Support Group Coordinator, holding a very unique space for other sisters and brothers in similar situations. How I became …
Stella first heard of Rethink Mental Illness five years ago, when her husband was hospitalised. Accessing our Bristol Carers Service has given her opportunities for respite and peer support. What I’ve learnt from being a carer is to never, ever make …
Rachel Kelly is a best-selling writer, speaker and campaigner who has shared her own lived experience in her work. She has been a valued ambassador for Rethink Mental Illness over many years. We interviewed Rachel following the publication of her recent …
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I’ve lost interest in things. Because I can’t drive anymore, I’ve started collecting vintage model cars to try and keep myself interested. It got to the point where people were saying to me that I needed a hobby. I used to collect cars eight years ago, so …
The guiding principles included in the Bill lay a clear foundation for doctors and other healthcare staff to make decisions about the treatment and care of patients. These principles are those of choice and autonomy; least restriction; therapeutic benefit; …
The guiding principles included in the Bill lay a clear foundation for doctors and other healthcare staff to make decisions about the treatment and care of patients. These principles are those of choice and autonomy; least restriction; therapeutic benefit; …
Having a sport and doing exercise is an important part of my life. I’m fully aware that exercise and sport will not ‘cure’ me or make my symptoms disappear. However, sport and exercise can give me a safety net and a break from my symptoms. It isn’t all …
MPs in the Work and Pensions Committee have called for the benefits system to have a legal duty to safeguard vulnerable claimants. There is still a long way to go before this can be made into law. But it’s a significant step that we – and other committed …
