9 Nov 2024 / Influencing policies
Our response to the long awaited introduction of the Mental Health Bill, which the government introduced to replace the outdated Mental Health Act 1983.
30 Oct 2024 / Influencing policies
Our reaction to the first budget since the General Election from the new Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves.
15 Oct 2024 / Influencing policies
We, alongside other charities, organisations and affected families, have written to the Prime Minister about Ofcom's recommendation that the government do not fully regulate smaller websites, including 'suicide forums.'
25 Jun 2024 / Influencing policies
Our submission details what we welcome so far in the Welsh Government's draft strategy and what needs to improve in order for it to fulfil its ambition.
30 Jun 2023 / Influencing policies
The Mental Health Foundation responded to the Scottish Government’s Call for Evidence, part of a review of the National Outcomes, to highlight how these Outcomes can better support national mental health and wellbeing.
27 Mar 2020 / Influencing policies
15 Jan 2020 / Influencing policies
A delegation of Finnish Parliamentarians and charities are headed to Scotland this week in a fact-finding and knowledge-exchange mission on mental health.
18 Dec 2018 / Influencing policies
The Mental Health Foundation Scotland has welcomed the publication of “A Connected Scotland”, the Scottish Government’s strategy to tackle loneliness and isolation, but has warned that urgent action must be taken to address mental health problems like depression and anxiety in both young people and older adults as a consequence of feeling lonely.
