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The latest news, comment, case studies and insight from the Cavendish Square Group about mental health in London.

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NHS Planning Guidance must translate into front line funding and an unambiguous focus on mental health within STPs

In the wake of the latest NHS Operational Planning and Contracting Guidance, the Cavendish Square Group is calling for all Strategic Transformation Plans (STPs) to have an unambiguous focus on mental health and for funding to be made available on the front lines.

World Suicide Prevention Day

Talking about mental health saves lives. Let’s continue the conversation.

The success of Single Point of Access in South London

Dr. Diana Cassell, Clinical Director for Child and Adolescent Health Services in South West London and St. George’s Mental Health NHS Trust explains how the Single Point of Access (SPA) service has been rolled out across South London following its success in Wandsworth.

The National Problem Gambling Clinic is getting problem gamblers on the route to recovery

Problem gambling is a growing issue in the UK, but a London clinic is leading the way in treating sufferers and developing world class...

“Our staff give people their lives back”

Maria Kane, chief executive of Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health Trust, tells Healthcare Manager about the challenges facing the mental health sector and how they can be faced.

Mental health care and the transition to adulthood

The tragic story of Edward Mallen brings into focus important and complex issues around the treatment of young people who are transitioning from adolescence into adulthood.

“Every individual is different, every journey is different”: a look at gender identity services in London

As the Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust, which runs England’s only gender identity service for under-18s, sees a doubling in referrals to nearly 1,400 in the past year, we explore is society’s view of gender shifting?

#MentalHealth month: wrap up

As we come to the end of NHS England London’s Mental Health month, we take a look back at the stories and statistics that have shaped the conversation.

#MentalHealth month week 4: Prevention and young people

In the fourth week of mental health month, NHS England looks at early intervention and how we can promote good mental health in children and young people.

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NHS Planning Guidance must translate into front line funding and an unambiguous focus on mental health within STPs

World Suicide Prevention Day

The success of Single Point of Access in South London

The National Problem Gambling Clinic is getting problem gamblers on the route to recovery

“Our staff give people their lives back”

Mental health care and the transition to adulthood

“Every individual is different, every journey is different”: a look at gender identity services in London

#MentalHealth month: wrap up

#MentalHealth month week 4: Prevention and young people

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