Association of Mental Health Providers
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The only national representative body for mental health charities providing services in England and Wales. (AKA VCSE Sector / Not-for-Profit.) www.amhp.org.uk
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Join us for some blue sky thinking💡

We're the only national membership organisation for mental health charities (VCSE sector) providing services in England & Wales. We're all about collaboration, connection, & community. Let's break the limits together & aim for better #mentalhealth for everyone.
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It was great to hear from Department of Health and Social Care colleagues at today’s members’ meeting on the #FairPayAgreement. We discussed what the agreement means for the social care sector, how it will be funded, and how members can get involved in the consultation.
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Have you read @cpa-socialcare.bsky.social and @ewandking.bsky.social's response to the Fair Pay Agreement?

We’re proud to be members of the Care Provider Alliance, and their perspective on this development is vital. 👇

#SocialCare #News
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Fair Pay Agreement for care workers announced
“£500 million to fund a Fair Pay Agreement is a start, but realism is required... This new funding runs the risk of being thinly spread and going largely unnoticed. 
Read our Chair @ewandking's response:
www.careprovideralli...
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🗣️ Our member @turningpoint-uk.bsky.social has launched #SpeakingWithoutStigma - a campaign highlighting how the words we use can either support or stigmatise people facing challenges with drugs and alcohol.

Learn more about the campaign:
www.turning-point.co.uk/news-and-ins...

#MentalHealth #News
Words read: "Our aim is to create a more inclusive and destigmatising culture within services and the sector, as well as influencing wider communities. Nat Travis - National Head of Service, Turning Point."
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We’re excited to see the Markel CMM #3rdSectorCareAwards return celebrating the people and projects making a real difference across the UK.

These awards showcase the compassion and values that define our sector.

👉 Nominate by 7 Nov: www.caremanagementmatters.co.uk/3rd-sector-c...
Nominate
Nominate now. Click here to enter somebody for the Markel 3rd Sector care Awards. View the categories and find out who can enter.
www.caremanagementmatters.co.uk
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We're pleased to see the incredible impact our member @waythrough-uk.bsky.social has made in just 12 months! 🎉
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We’re live on Bluesky!
Kicking things off by celebrating something special...

It’s Waythrough’s 1st anniversary! 🎂

To celebrate a full year since Waythrough launched following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship, we’re reflecting on what we’ve achieved this year and what comes next.
Graphic celebrating Waythrough's 1st anniversary with balloons that have W's inside them and textures and shapes surrounding them. Statistics reading what Waythrough have achieved in the last year. 
"Over the past year, 51% of people in our substance use services had a planned exit from treatment." Statistics reading what Waythrough have achieved in the last year. 
In the last year, 86% of people in our mental health services exited in a planned way.
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How do we cope with the emotions the climate crisis brings, especially as parents and carers, thinking about our children’s future?

On 22 Oct, join a @climatepsychol.bsky.social #Climate Circle for parents, carers, and guardians. A safe space to share experiences.
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Climate Circle for Parents/Carers/Guardians - Wed 22 Oct
A facilitated space especially for parents/carers/guardians of children & young people to share difficult feelings about the climate crisis
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The Association urges our members, partners, and people with lived experience to add their voices to this consultation, and will be responding on behalf of the sector. www.gov.uk/government/c...
10 Year Workforce Plan
This call for evidence seeks views to inform the development of the 10 Year Workforce Plan.
www.gov.uk
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The Association welcomes the Government’s call for evidence on the 10 Year Workforce Plan.

“This consultation is a vital opportunity to build a long-term, sustainable workforce strategy that reflects the whole mental health system.”

amhp.org.uk/call-for-evi...

#VCSE #MentalHealth #Workforce
Call for Evidence on 10 Year Workforce Plan
The Association of Mental Health Providers welcomes the Government’s call for evidence on the 10 Year Workforce Plan. Read our full response.
amhp.org.uk
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Lives are being cut short by up to 16 years across the UK, and work is part of the problem.

Unstable hours, unsafe conditions, toxic workplace cultures, or overwhelming demands can take a serious toll.

You can be part of the solution by asking your MP to #MakeHealthEqual.👉 https://bit.ly/3K38ypr
A van with boxes in it, the boxes form the shape of a 16
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Yesterday we joined #ProvidersUnite//bsky.app/profile/did:plc:f56eyf52eyqhyfx5mrjsetbp" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400" target="_blank" rel="noopener">#ProvidersUnite's #DayOfAction in Liverpool and the message was clear: immediate action is needed to secure the future of #SocialCare, services must be protected, and government funding is vital.

📣 Find out how you can support the campaign at: https://www.providersunite.co.uk/
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A much-needed resource from @babcp.com.

With climate anxiety affecting so many people, giving mental health practitioners the tools and confidence to provide support is essential. Find their CBT guide here 👇

babcp.com/babcp-launch...

#CBT #MentalHealth #ClimateConversation
BABCP launches guide to aid CBT therapists navigate eco-distress and climate anxiety  – BABCP
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⚠️ Racial disparities in #MentalHealth care are worsening.

Black people are 4x more likely to be detained under the Mental Health Act and 8x+ more likely to be placed on a Community Treatment Order.

The UK government must do more to ensure anti-racism and equity is at the core of this legislation.
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Autistic people are not broken and don’t need a “cure.” What must change is ableism and barriers that stop them from thriving.

If the recent announcements are impacting your mental health, please reach out for support: amhp.org.uk/resources/su...

#MentalHealth #Support
Support Services
For all emergencies, mental or physical, please call 999 for an ambulance or go straight to A&E. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, there is support available to you 24/7.
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The @mhragovuk.bsky.social has confirmed: paracetamol is safe in pregnancy when used as directed. There is no evidence that it causes autism. Untreated pain and fever can pose real risks to unborn babies.

www.gov.uk/government/n...

#Autism #MaternalHealth #PublicHealth
Words read: "Autistic people deserve support, not a cure."
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🎥 #MakeBlackMothersVisible is a powerful film from The Motherhood Group for #BMMHW2025.

10 Black mothers share experiences of postpartum struggles, birth trauma, and mental health challenges. Their voices highlight an urgent need for change. www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJ_3...
Make Black Mothers Visible Film by The Motherhood Group
YouTube video by Sandra Igwe | The Motherhood Group
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A fantastic opportunity to join our partner @nsunnews.bsky.social 👇 #LivedExperience #MentalHealth
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Join NSUN as a trustee, chair or treasurer!

This is an exciting time to help lead the only lived experience-led national mental health charity. If you’re interested in social justice and bringing a critical perspective to the mental health sector, apply by 27/10/25.

www.nsun.org.uk/news/nsun-is...
NSUN is recruiting: Trustees, including Chair and Treasurer
We are looking for trustees, including a Chair and Treasurer, to help lead the only lived experience-led national mental health charity.
www.nsun.org.uk
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It's #CelebratingCommunityServices week, led by @nhsconfed.org.

Charities deliver support in the community, easing pressure on hospitals, improving outcomes, and tackling inequalities.

We're proud to represent 300+ mental health service providers delivering this vital support.
Words read: "Community services are the backbone of a modern NHS. NHS Confederation."