Mental health makes up 20% of all ill health – but only receives 9% of NHS spending. And that share is falling. Without stronger protections, mental health will keep slipping behind other areas of care. 4/6
Dear UK government, your Autumn Budget made some good moves – scrapping the 2-child limit will lift thousands of children out of poverty, and investing in Neighbourhood Health Centres could help communities thrive. 🧵 1/6
Remember, healing is not linear 🩵
What’s one small win you’ve had recently, despite the ups and downs?
No published strategy.
No guarantee of adequate funding.
No promise to cut waiting lists.
No commitment to deliver Young Futures Hubs everywhere they’re needed. 3/6
Poverty is one of the biggest drivers of poor mental health – so this work really matters. But there was no mention of mental health at all. And here’s the problem: there’s still no clear plan to tackle the mental health crisis. 2/6
Instead, it needs to focus on ensuring everybody gets the support that is right for them.
We’re ready to help with this review, making sure it’s shaped by the voices of those living with mental health problems. 2/2
You must act now. Tackling the mental health crisis is urgent – people’s lives depend on it. 6/6
Young people are waiting. Families are struggling. Communities are under pressure. Where’s the plan? 5/6
We need:
• A funded strategy for mental health
• Action to cut waiting lists
• Young Futures Hubs in every local area
The mental health system is under immense strain. Something has to change.
This review is a chance to understand what’s driving the increase in mental health problems. This must not be used as a way to justify who deserves support and who doesn’t. 1/2
