Blunkett to press on with mental health reforms
Press Review 31 October 2002
Blunkett defends 'draconian' mental health reforms
News Article 30 October 2002
David Blunkett has defended the government's plans to overhaul mental health legislation despite claims that it amounts to an infringement of human rights.
Blair 'understands' mental health fears
Press Review 24 October 2002
Protesters urge rethink of mental health plans
News Article 23 October 2002
Tony Blair has said the government will listen to protesters calling for a rethink on controversial mental health legislation.
Study shows politics of despair
News Article 19 September 2002
More people commit suicide under a Tory government, suggests research published today.
Tories blamed for higher suicide rates
Press Review 19 September 2002
Charity warns against mental health bill
News Article 13 September 2002
In its present form the new mental health bill will deter sufferers of mental illness from seeking help, a charity has warned.
Draft bill could see mental patients detained
Press Review 26 June 2002
Fox admits mistakes on Care in the Community
Press Review 25 June 2002
Fox says sorry for mental health mistakes
News Article 25 June 2002
On the day that ministers published draft legislation on mental health, the Conservatives have admitted that the Thatcher government went too far, too fast in releasing mental health patients into
Fox concedes Care in the Community failure
Press Review 24 June 2002
Mencap warns of housing shortages
Press Review 18 June 2002
Detained patients' rights violated
Press Review 24 April 2002
Stress rises in Whitehall
News Article 4 April 2002
Government figures have revealed rising stress levels among civil servants - with the worst affected working in the crisis-hit Department of Transport, Local Government and Regions.
Mental healthcare a lottery for elderly
News Article 21 February 2002
Mental health services for the elderly in England are in short supply, according to an independent watchdog.
