In early January, the government set out its plan
for tackling mental health issues. On mental health this government has 1,400 more people
accessing mental health services every day in comparison to 2010, with plans for 1 million more
people with mental health conditions to access services by 2020. We have acknowledged the recommendations of Independent Taskforce on Mental Health which
will consequently see mental health spending increase by £1 billion annually by
2020. We need to go further and there are detailed plans. In
schools; every secondary school to train someone in mental health first aid. In
the workplace; a new partnership with employers to support mental health. The
government will also continue to invest £15 million in places of safety for
those in crisis following the successful start to the programme in the last
parliament; expansion of digital mental health provision and an updated
comprehensive suicide prevention strategy. These policies are a great step
forward in tackling mental health issues.
But most of all on time to talk day, have a conversation about mental health. It could change someone's life.
