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SANE | Changing mental health for good @sane.org.uk · Jan 17
At SANE we offer non-judgemental, confidential, and compassionate emotional support to anyone affected by mental illness, including carers and families.

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Long waits for mental health help in Leicestershire 'could be harming patients'

Long waits for mental health care, averaging 133 days in May 2025, could have harmed patients in Leicestershire, inspectors have warned.

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Long waits for mental health help in Leicestershire 'could be harming patients'
The latest watchdog inspection graded the Leicestershire mental health service as 'requires improvement'
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January 14, 2026 at 4:58 PM
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New study from The University of Manchester has found little evidence that social media use or video gaming are causing mental health problems in young teenagers, challenging one of the most widespread concerns among parents and teachers today.

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Time spent on gaming and social media not to blame for teen mental health issues
A major new study from The University of Manchester has found little evidence that social media use or video gaming are causing mental health problems in young teenagers, challenging one of the most w...
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January 14, 2026 at 4:51 PM
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Staff at Nottinghamshire's mental health hospitals report 'blame culture'

Hospital staff have said they face reprisals, racism and harassment as part of the "blame culture" at the NHS trust that operates them.

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Staff at Nottinghamshire's mental health hospitals report 'blame culture'
The NHS provider says it has been making significant improvements
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January 14, 2026 at 4:45 PM
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A dedicated mental health response partnership between East of England's ambulance service and local mental health trusts helped dozens of patients avoid hospital over the Christmas and New Year period.

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Dedicated mental health response helps patients avoid hospital over Christmas and New Year | EEAST
East of England Ambulance Service
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January 14, 2026 at 9:47 AM
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£1.3m national study launches to evaluate how changes to police involvement in mental health crisis responses are affecting people, services, and communities across England.

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£1.3m national study launches to evaluate changes to police involvement in mental health crisis responses - Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust
A major new research project will examine how changes to police involvement in mental health crisis responses are affecting people, services, and communities across England. The ‘PIONEER-MH’ study is ...
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January 14, 2026 at 9:46 AM
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The NHS is overspending by £164m a year on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) services, with an increasing amount going to unregulated private assessments, a Guardian investigation has found.

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NHS ADHD spending over budget by £164m as unregulated clinics boom
Exclusive: Total spending in England expected to double existing budgets, with funding for private providers rising threefold
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January 14, 2026 at 9:43 AM
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Reminder: your mental health matters 🫶

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If you're going through a tough time at the moment, you are not alone. We're here for you.

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January 13, 2026 at 9:47 AM
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Mental health is a vital aspect of wellbeing, and seeking help or acknowledging struggles is a sign of strength, not weakness, and there is nothing to be ashamed of. There is support available you can contact your GP, or a charity like @sane.org.uk #talkinghelps #itsokaynottobeokay #mentalhealth 💜
January 9, 2026 at 2:41 PM
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NHS trust to support inquiry after girls' deaths

A regional health trust has vowed to support a public inquiry with "openness and transparency" after the deaths of three teenagers.

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Teesside mental health trust supports inquiry after girls' deaths
Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS mental health trust says it will support the inquiry with
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January 9, 2026 at 5:23 PM
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Exercise to treat depression yields similar results to therapy

Exercise may reduce symptoms of depression to a similar extent as psychological therapy, according to an updated Cochrane review by the University's Professor Andrew Clegg.

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Exercise to treat depression yields similar results to therapy
Exercise may reduce symptoms of depression to a similar extent as psychological therapy according to University of Lancashire Professor Andrew Clegg
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January 9, 2026 at 5:21 PM
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Emergency law to avoid mental health detentions crisis in Wales.

An emergency law to keep the system deciding the future of mental health patients in Wales running will go before the Senedd next week.

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Emergency law planned to avoid mental health detentions crisis
Minister warns system deciding the future of mental health patients would otherwise grind to a halt.
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January 9, 2026 at 5:19 PM
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January 7, 2026 at 9:44 AM
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Review ordered into county's mental health services

Oxfordshire County Council has approved a review into mental health services over concerns there are not enough secure psychiatric beds available to meet demand.

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Review ordered into Oxfordshire's mental health services
An investigation will take place into the capacity of mental health services in Oxfordshire.
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January 6, 2026 at 4:33 PM
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The Lampard Inquiry is examining over 2,000 deaths of people under the care of NHS mental health services in Essex (2000-2023). Bereaved families and friends have given evidence so far, but how do those participants feel about the inquiry's progress?

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Essex mental health inquiry families call for answers
The public inquiry into more than 2,000 mental health-related deaths will resume in February.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 6, 2026 at 4:31 PM
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CQC 'could take more action' at mental health unit

Further action by the care regulator is not being ruled out at a mental health hospital that is facing allegations of physical and sexual assaults by staff on patients.

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CQC 'could take more action' at Northampton mental health hospital
St Andrew's Hospital faces allegations of physical and sexual assault of patients in a new report.
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December 16, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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Need to talk? We’re here for you ❤️

Tap the link below to find our SANEline Services 🔗

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December 10, 2025 at 11:26 AM
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Having a dog can boost teenagers’ mental health, say scientists

Researchers find children who own dogs score lower for social problems, aggressive behaviour and delinquency

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Having a dog can boost teenagers’ mental health, say scientists
Researchers find children who own dogs score lower for social problems, aggressive behaviour and delinquency
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December 4, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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Health Secretary Wes Streeting is launching an independent review into rising demand for mental health, ADHD and autism services in England.

Read the article here 👇https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ce8q26q2r75o
December 4, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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Study reveals silent mental health crisis among new parents

A new study by University of East Anglia reveals the mental health challenges faced by both mums and dads in the first year after childbirth.

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Study reveals silent mental health crisis among new parents
Intrusive thoughts and psychotic-like experiences among new parents are far more common than previously thought – according to new research from the University of East Anglia.
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December 4, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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This Christmas, give a gift that gives back! ❤️

A £10 donation answers a desperate call and with Big Give's match funding, your gift supports TWO people who need us most 🫂

Donate now via the link below and double the support for those affected by mental illness🫶

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December 4, 2025 at 1:58 PM
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Govt risks missing golden opportunity to transform mental health services, Health Committee says

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Govt risks missing golden opportunity to transform mental health services, Health Committee says - Committees - UK Parliament
A new Health and Social Care Committee report urges the Government not to miss a golden opportunity to dramatically improve England’s mental health services. 
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December 2, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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MHRA and NICE receive £2 million from Wellcome to improve safety and effectiveness of digital mental health technologies
and tools for people across the UK.

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MHRA and NICE receive £2 million from Wellcome to improve safety and effectiveness of digital mental health technologies
Additional funding will allow the MHRA and NICE to continue developing clear, proportionate guidance for digital mental health technologies, supporting safer, more effective tools for people across th...
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December 2, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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Funding is a barrier for successful mental health services

Daniel Elkeles responds to a report by the Health and Social Care Select Committee on community mental health services.

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Funding is a barrier for successful mental health services
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December 2, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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This Christmas, give a gift that gives back❤️

A £10 donation answers a desperate call and with Big Give's match funding, your gift supports TWO people who need us most 🫂

Donate now and double the support for those affected by mental illness this festive season🫶

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December 2, 2025 at 12:09 PM
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This is your reminder that The Big Give Christmas Challenge starts tomorrow🚨

Donate through the Big Give between 2-9 December and your donation will be doubled to help us keep our SANEline Services open 365 days a year for those who need us most ❤️

Keep an eye out for the link to donate tomorrow!
December 1, 2025 at 10:08 AM