Topic: Local government

What makes a good mental health needs assessment?

Producing an effective Mental Health Needs Assessment is the critical first step in meeting local needs. We’ve set out the key factors for success.

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Policies for better mental health 

This report calls for the Government to implement a mental health policy test to measure the mental health impact of policies before they’re adopted.

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We need to do more to protect councillors’ mental health

Jo Harding explains that supporting local councillors’ mental health is crucial to enabling them to be strong advocates for their communities

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Manifesto ideas for local council elections

From funding early support hubs and substance misuse services, to paying the Living Wage and providing affordable housing, this manifesto sets out evidence-based policy suggestions for local councils.

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Made in communities

The national evaluation of the Better Mental Health Fund

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Briefing 60: ‘It feels like being seen’

How can local authorities know if their mental health services are working well?

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Mentally Healthier Council Areas

Manifesto ideas for the 2023 local authority elections

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Mentally Healthier Councils Network

Our network provides tailored information, events and advice so that every council can draw on the best evidence of what will support better mental health in their local area

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Evaluation of OHID’s Better Mental Health Fund

The fund covers 40 areas with the highest levels of deprivation, where mental health is at its poorest. We’re evaluating the impact it’s having on local communities’ mental health

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Mentally healthier council areas

Manifesto ideas for the 2022 local authority elections

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