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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Surge in children suffering from mental health issues in mid and south Essex post COVID
The number of children being seen with mental health issues in mid and south Essex has increased by around 70
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Campaign launches to support residents’ mental health this winter
Basildon Council has teamed up with Basildon wellbeing provider Motivated Minds, to support residents who are struggling in the lead
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Essex mental health deaths review “offers no confidence”
An investigation into a “series of tragic deaths” over a seven-year period at a mental health unit offers no confidence, a
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MP visits Southend Samaritans to discuss impact of COVID-19 on mental health
Southend MP James Duddridge visited the town’s Samaritans branch last week to learn more about the charity’s emotional support service
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