Mental health organisations publish consensus for long-term plan

Over 30 national mental health organisations have published a long-term plan for England setting out measures for reforms and a better and more equitable mental health service. A Mentally Healthier Nation, published by Centre for Mental Health, draws on evidence provided to the UK government’s consultation on its proposed ten-year plan to identify the actions that are necessary to protect people’s mental health, reduce mental health inequalities, and improve mental health services nationwide. The coalition of charities are calling for urgent action to reduce the 20-year life expectancy gap for people with severe mental illness, an end to ‘hostile environment’