Immigration Removal Centres in England
We analysed the mental health needs of people detained in Immigration Removal Centres
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Meeting the need
We explored how five local councils went about understanding the mental health needs of their communities, to meet these needs more effectively.
Young African-Caribbean men: discovering the journey to resilience
Our work with the ‘Up My Street’ project is supporting Young Black men by building their resilience
Traumatic brain injury and offending
Over a million people in the UK live with the consequences of traumatic brain injury, at a cost to the economy of around £15 billion a year.
Missed opportunities
We reviewed recent evidence about children’s mental health, and found that children wait on average 10 years before receiving help.
More than shelter
Having somewhere to live in which we feel secure is essential to our physical and mental health.
A basic need: affordable housing and mental health
Ian Bradshaw looks at our report highlighting the positive impact supported housing can have on the lives of people living with serious mental illness
Helplines and crisis contacts
Unfortunately, we can’t respond to individual queries. But if you need to speak to someone, there are helplines you can call listed here.
The Bradley Report five years on
The five years since the Bradley Report was published have seen concerted action to improve support for people with mental health problems and those with learning difficulties in the criminal justice system.
Managing patients with complex needs
Improving mental health care for people with complex needs can reduce pressures on GPs and hospitals as well as dramatically improving people’s lives.