Inquest hears of “horrendous” hospital transfer
A Waltham Forest bicycle courier and “gentle giant” with a serious head injury was transported between hospitals propped up on
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Anti-depressant prescriptions rise among children
Suicide rates have fallen in Essex – but more children and teens in the county needed mental health support and
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It’s OK to admit you’re not OK
With the world’s premier gymnast and Britain ‘s best cricketer both speaking out this week about their mental health a
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Mental health trust fine fails to bring justice to families
A mental health trust in Essex has been fined £1.5 million following the deaths of 11 patients between 2004 and 2015. An investigation
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Families’ fury as Government rejects call to hold statutory inquiry into Essex mental health deaths
The Government needs to listen to families whose loved ones have died while in care of the state if it
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Lockdown sees rise in children with mental health issues
Redbridge mental health services are seeing a “disturbing” rise in under-fives needing treatment during lockdown. At a meeting of Redbridge
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Rappers unite with Havering Council and youth charity to support mental health awareness
Havering Council has teamed up with four local rap stars for an online concert to help raise awareness of mental
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Campaigners describe latest report into Chelmsford mental health facility as “damning”
An inspection report into services at a Chelmsford mental health facility reinforces the need for a statutory public inquiry into
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Mental health support for the people of Brentwood
In these difficult times, many people are struggling with their mental health and are worried about themselves and their families.
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‘Toothless’ Linden Centre inquiry won’t address broader failings in Essex mental health services claims campaigner
A proposed independent inquiry into events spanning a 20-year period at a mental health unit in Chelmsford has been described
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