External News Feeds
Here are some latest news items from a few very useful sites. Click a headline to open the story in a new Tab or window .More sources of information can be found in our links section.
Mind
- Health Minister Launches campaign to end mental health discrimination in Wales
Time to Change Wales is the first national campaign to end the stigma and discrimination faced by people with mental health problems throughout Wales and launches at the Wales Millennium […] - Saving Lives - success for suicide prevention skills training
New research from Public Health Wales shows that training given by Mind Cymru's Positive Choices project is making a real difference to people's willingness to discuss suicide and self […] - Statement on the Workfare scheme and the Work Programme
Mind firmly believes that being a volunteer should be exactly that: something you choose willingly to give up your time to do.
Mental Health Foundation
- To good health!
Simon Lawton Smith, Head of Policy at the Mental Health Foundation comments on David Cameron's pledge to tackle the problematic rise of drunkenness and alcohol abuse. - Physical and mental illness - the need for an integrated approach
Simon Lawton Smith, Head of Policy at the Mental Health Foundation talks about The King’s Fund and Centre for Mental Health latest report on mental health and long term conditions. - What’s your experience of using a mental health helpline?
Kirsten Morgan, Research Assistant talks about her experience of working on an evaluation of a number of mental health helplines across the UK.
Alzheimers Society
- Increase in number of people diagnosed with dementia: over 400,000 remain undiagnosed, according to Alzheimer's Society
New figures have revealed an increase in the number of people being diagnosed with dementia in England and Wales. The number diagnosed rose in a year by 18,000 from 265,000 to 283,000. - Cost of Aricept to drop after patent protection expires
The cost of one of the most widely-prescribed Alzheimer's treatments is to reduce as a generic version is launched in the UK. - Walk and grip in middle age may predict dementia and stroke risk
Research that will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology's annual meeting on Wednesday 15 February found simple tests could indicate likelihood of developing dementia or stroke.
Powys Mental Health
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Young Minds
WCVA News
- Research shows that many charities do not provide any training to new trustees
- New free guide for charity trustees
- Seminar: Charity Accounts for Trustees - back by popular demand!
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