Compulsory mental health care orders at 15-year high
The number of compulsory mental health treatments in Scotland has hit its highest level in at least 15 years, according to a watchdog report.
Assaults on mental health staff up 25% in four years
Mental health staff in the UK are working in a “powder keg” environment, as assaults by patients soar, a BBC investigation has revealed.
Figures obtained by 5 live Investigates show there were more than 42,000 reported attacks on staff in 2016-17 in the mental health trusts who responded.
Mental health patients are being treated hundreds of miles away – due to a lack of beds in Manchester
Hundreds of desperately ill patients were sent almost 200 miles from Greater Manchester for 'out-of-area' placements.
Hundreds of desperately ill patients were sent almost 200 miles from Greater Manchester for ‘out-of-area’ placements.
More UK nurses and midwives leaving than joining profession
More nurses and midwives are leaving the profession in the UK than joining it, for the first time since 2008, figures show.
More nurses and midwives are leaving the profession in the UK than joining it, for the first time since 2008, figures show.
DPO hopes mayoral election will see Manchester lead the way on disability rights
A leading disabled people’s organisation (DPOs) is hoping to persuade the first elected mayor of Greater Manchester to make the region a trailblazer for disability rights in England.
Mental health campaigner Tom McAlpine, the father of Coronation Street star Jennie McAlpine, dies
Tributes have already poured in for the Coronation Street star's father, who was chair of the mental health charity Moodswings
Tributes have already poured in for the Coronation Street star’s father, who was chair of the mental health charity Moodswings
Manchester movie-makers producing short film to combat stigma of men’s mental health issues
Two Manchester movie-makers are producing a short film based arou nd the stigma of mental health.
Two Manchester movie-makers are producing a short film based around the stigma of mental health.
Stepped Down ? Do not suffer in silence Review in progress
Review of Stepping Down!!
Losing benefit, Bus passes, Support and Supervision, Charged £20 for GP letters?
PIP INVESTIGATION: Assessment reports show widespread dishonesty by nurses
Healthcare professionals who carry out face-to-face assessments of benefit claimants have lied, ignored written evidence and dishonestly reported the results of physical examinations, according to a two-month Disability News Service (DNS) investigation.
Welfare Slashing ‘Leaves Disabled Unable To Live’
Proposed £30 ESA cut will mean many can’t afford the essentials of life
Proposed £30 ESA cut will mean many can’t afford the essentials of life
