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The Cavendish Square Group response to the newly published independent Mental Health Taskforce report. 

NELFT NHS Foundation Trust has been recognised for its work in driving down out of area placements.

Dr Sarah Helps, a consultant clinical psychologist at member trust the Tavistock & Portman NHS Foundation Trust, spoke on the BBC’s Victoria Derbyshire programme about the importance of early intervention in the treatment of autistic spectrum disorders in children.

South West London and St Georges Mental Health NHS Trust (SWLStG) is increasingly using different elements of technology to improve patient care, making their services easier to use and more tailored to patients' needs. SWLStG is making major technological strides by introducing health tests using a new app and doctor’s appointments via Skype.  

Read the Cavendish Square Group's response to the Prime Minister's pledge to revolutionise mental health services.

There are times when everyone feels stressed or unhappy and it can become harder to cope. Talking about your problems can really help and talking therapies services can give you that time to talk. Monton Jienpetivate, Clinical Lead and Consultant Counselling Psychologist for Newham IAPT explains more about the services available in London.

Tis the season to be jolly, trills the old carol. But it’s also a season where loneliness, isolation, stress, depression and anxiety can be exacerbated by the pressures – both social and financial – that Christmas brings. Here we explain some of the self-help services in London that can help people through the festive season and beyond.

The Cavendish Square Group reacts to the 2016 Spending Review annoucements by George Osborne.

The Chancellor George Osborne has today (24 November) announced an injection of £3.8 billion of above-inflation funding for the NHS. We say it is welcome but crucial that mental health is put at the centre of how those vital funds are used.