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Alastair Campbell on the Mental Health Discrimination Bill
by Alastair Campbell / 30 Nov 2012 11:15
With less of the fanfare afforded the Leveson Inquiry, and hopefully none of the betrayal of victims by the prime minister, today the Mental Heath Discrimination Bill finishes its passage in the Commons. Government support for it means there is now - hopefully - only a short and painless passage in the House of Lords before it becomes law next year. A success for decency. Progress for the Time to Change campaign aimed at
Five practical steps MPs can take to reduce stigma
by Louise Kirsh / 02 May 2012 16:20
Mental health is a big issue - one in four people have a mental health problem each year and whether it’s you, your partner, a relative or a friend, everyone will know someone affected by mental distress. It also costs the country £105bn every year. However, despite this, it remains one of the last taboos, something that people are reticent to speak openly about, fearing that they will face stigma and discrimination. This leaves
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