Tag Archives: mental illness

Do we care enough to ask what is behind the biggest recent annual rise in death rates?

Posted on February 16, 2016 by Julia Manning

The Telegraph lead with provisional statistics from the ONS this morning on the steepest annual rise in death rates since the second world war. They are right that alarm bells should be ringing, and urgent questions should be asked: Is … Continue reading →

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Mental Health Taskforce show services are still like having ambulances for only half the country

Posted on February 15, 2016 by Julia Manning

Our Comment on the Mental Health Five Year Forward View, published February 15th. Mental health services are still like having ambulances for only half the country – Questions on needs and costs are still unanswered. 2020health welcomes the emphasis on … Continue reading →

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Questions that need an answer: Mental Illness

Posted on June 30, 2015 by Julia Manning

As the statistics below demonstrate, the need for treatment, prevention and early intervention for people who experience different mental illnesses is acute, yet services are still woefully under-resourced. We encourage you to ask these questions at all opportunities and campaign … Continue reading →

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Why are we still are failing children?

Posted on November 19, 2012 by Julia Manning

This weekend’s headlines read as a catalogue of failure when it comes to looking after some of the most vulnerable. Story after story detail lack of courage by adults to intervene and provide adequate care or protection for children, leaving … Continue reading →

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