NHS ‘needs thousands more staff to meet cost of living crisis demands’
2 years ago

NHS ‘needs thousands more staff to meet cost of living crisis demands’

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy NHS therapy services won’t be able to manage increased demand driven by the cost of a living crisis as they are already thousands of therapists short, The Independent has been told. “We’d like to see more targeted recruitment of psychotherapists and counsellors who are already trained, and so that most would only require a short adaptive training to be able to work in an NHS context.” Mr Jones warned there was a risk of a “two-tier” mental health system developing with people from higher income households able to pay privately. “UKCP works to raise awareness of the importance therapy can play in supporting the nation’s mental health, now more important than ever, as we see the mental health crisis reaching crunch point.” According to the poll, people in higher-income households reported being more able to support their physical and mental health. The crisis is affecting people from all backgrounds, and all ages – although 25-34 year-olds are feeling the strain on their mental wellbeing more than any other age group – with two in three feeling their mental health is affected by the cost of living crisis.” An NHS spokesperson said: “The NHS remains committed to increasing support through its world-leading talking therapy services, and in August more than 145,000 people were referred for help, up 5 per cent on the same period last year following a campaign urging people to self-refer if they need support.

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Vulnerable patients escaping from secure hospitals because they’re so short-staffed, regulator reveals
2 months ago

Vulnerable patients escaping from secure hospitals because they’re so short-staffed, regulator reveals

The Independent  

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Anxiety referrals for kids double in four years, with 4,000 under 18s diagnosed every week
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Anxiety referrals for kids double in four years, with 4,000 under 18s diagnosed every week

Daily Mail  

The number of children referred for specialist anxiety treatment has doubled in just four years, striking new figures have shown. This is up more than 100,000 on 2019/2020 when almost 99,000 were stuck in the queue A 2022 joint survey of 1,130 teachers conducted by the children's mental health charity Place2Be and the National Association of Head Teachers also found …

Is NHS psychiatric care on the brink of collapse? Sign up to our free panel event
7 months ago

Is NHS psychiatric care on the brink of collapse? Sign up to our free panel event

The Independent  

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People with 'mild' mental health problems will be told to get therapy and get back to work under disability benefit cash clampdown targeting 3.5million as minister says some are just struggling with t
7 months, 3 weeks ago

People with 'mild' mental health problems will be told to get therapy and get back to work under disability benefit cash clampdown targeting 3.5million as minister says some are just struggling with t

Daily Mail  

Ministers will tell people with 'mild' mental health problems to get therapy and get back to work this week as they seek to reduce the 3.5million disability benefits bill. Mel Stride, the Work and Pensions Secretary, today suggested that some people who were labelled as having 'serious mental health conditions' were simply struggling with 'the kind of ups and downs …

Workshy Brits could lose handouts after 12 months as Rishi Sunak warns benefits bill is 'unsustainable' and 'life worries' are not a reason to dodge jobs - suggesting specialist teams NOT GPs should d
8 months ago

Workshy Brits could lose handouts after 12 months as Rishi Sunak warns benefits bill is 'unsustainable' and 'life worries' are not a reason to dodge jobs - suggesting specialist teams NOT GPs should d

Daily Mail  

Rishi Sunak unveiled a 'moral mission' to get Brits off benefits today as he warned that numbers out of the workforce are 'unsustainable' and 'tragic'. In a major speech today, Rishi Sunak will warn that a surge in people signed off sick with mental health conditions is placing 'unsustainable' pressure on the welfare budget Your browser does not support iframes. …

Three in four NHS staff are struggling with mental health, new figures reveal
8 months, 1 week ago

Three in four NHS staff are struggling with mental health, new figures reveal

The Independent  

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Why Britain’s mental health crisis threatens to doom a new generation
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Why Britain’s mental health crisis threatens to doom a new generation

The Telegraph  

“For the past 10 or 15 years, we have had an increase in the percentage of people requiring mental health support,” says Smith, who focuses on treating young adults. Last year 1.2 million people were on the waiting list for community mental health services. A growing number of school children are suffering with mental health conditions, meaning that unless something …

Almost half a million children waiting to start mental health treatment, new figures show
11 months ago

Almost half a million children waiting to start mental health treatment, new figures show

The Independent  

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Combination of strikes and rise in flu and Covid ‘a perfect storm for the NHS’
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Combination of strikes and rise in flu and Covid ‘a perfect storm for the NHS’

The Independent  

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Psychologists say they can't meet the growing demand for mental health care
1 year ago

Psychologists say they can't meet the growing demand for mental health care

NPR  

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Brits struggle with mental health due to cost of living crisis
1 year, 3 months ago

Brits struggle with mental health due to cost of living crisis

The Independent  

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‘Mental health emergency’ as urgent referrals for under 18s triple
1 year, 4 months ago

‘Mental health emergency’ as urgent referrals for under 18s triple

The Independent  

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The silent crisis crippling Britain’s public finances
1 year, 5 months ago

The silent crisis crippling Britain’s public finances

The Telegraph  

Among those who are not working because of sickness, almost 620,000 cite mental health problems as the cause, a jump of more than one-third from just under 460,000 a decade ago. As well as infecting millions, the pandemic also overwhelmed parts of the health service, delayed treatment for other conditions and contributed to vast waiting lists – meaning those who …

NHS staff taking time off due to poor mental health continues, new data shows
1 year, 5 months ago

NHS staff taking time off due to poor mental health continues, new data shows

The Independent  

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To the mums and dads with teenagers in mental health units: I’m taking action to help your child
1 year, 5 months ago

To the mums and dads with teenagers in mental health units: I’m taking action to help your child

The Independent  

Throughout history, mental illness has frequently been misunderstood. That’s why I’ve confirmed the current inquiry into the tragic deaths of mental health inpatients at NHS trusts across Essex will become a public inquiry. To the mums and dads with teenage children in mental health units, to the patients across the country seeking support close to where they live, and to …

One in 10 health workers felt suicidal during pandemic, study finds
1 year, 6 months ago

One in 10 health workers felt suicidal during pandemic, study finds

The Independent  

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Young people’s mental health services are in crisis – here’s how we fix them
1 year, 8 months ago

Young people’s mental health services are in crisis – here’s how we fix them

The Independent  

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Record levels of NHS staff seek mental health help in crisis ‘worse than pandemic’
1 year, 9 months ago

Record levels of NHS staff seek mental health help in crisis ‘worse than pandemic’

The Independent  

Record levels of NHS staff are seeking mental health help as clinicians warn the “crisis” facing workers is “worse than the pandemic”. Its chief executive, Karl Demian, said: “We’ve seen everything from dealing with the stresses of the job or the long-term impact of a traumatic call out to anxiety about returning to work after being attacked by someone they …

Suicidal NHS staff lose mental health support in ‘irresponsible’ cuts
1 year, 10 months ago

Suicidal NHS staff lose mental health support in ‘irresponsible’ cuts

The Independent  

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Millions of mental health patients ‘facing NHS delays or missing out’
1 year, 10 months ago

Millions of mental health patients ‘facing NHS delays or missing out’

The Independent  

Millions of people with mental health problems, including children with eating disorders, are missing out on NHS treatment or face lengthy waits, the National Audit Office has said. The NAO said current mental health services are under “continued and increasing pressure”, with many people using them also reporting poor experiences. The watchdog noted the Covid pandemic had disrupted NHS performance, …

Britain's NHS nightmare: How COVID-19, cost-cutting and burnout pushed the UK's health system to the brink
1 year, 11 months ago

Britain's NHS nightmare: How COVID-19, cost-cutting and burnout pushed the UK's health system to the brink

ABC  

In a frantic hospital hall in northern England, a 92-year-old woman lay unwell on a trolley waiting for 33 hours to be taken to a bed. "Emergency medicine in the NHS is facing one of its most challenging times in our history," Dr Ian Higginson, vice-president at the Royal College of Emergency Medicine told ABC News. "We're unable to offload …

Surge in mental health problems among teenagers is ‘national emergency’ Government warned
2 years ago

Surge in mental health problems among teenagers is ‘national emergency’ Government warned

The Independent  

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Veterans’ mental health hit by cost-of-living crisis – Help For Heroes survey
2 years, 1 month ago

Veterans’ mental health hit by cost-of-living crisis – Help For Heroes survey

The Independent  

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The cost of living crisis is wreaking havoc on our children’s mental health
2 years, 2 months ago

The cost of living crisis is wreaking havoc on our children’s mental health

The Independent  

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What to do if the cost-of-living crisis is affecting your mental health
2 years, 3 months ago

What to do if the cost-of-living crisis is affecting your mental health

The Independent  

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NHS fails on mental health targets as waiting list rises 1.2 million
2 years, 4 months ago

NHS fails on mental health targets as waiting list rises 1.2 million

The Independent  

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Hundreds of children in mental health crisis facing ‘unacceptable’ A&E waits every week
2 years, 5 months ago

Hundreds of children in mental health crisis facing ‘unacceptable’ A&E waits every week

The Independent  

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More than half of people have worse health due to rising cost of living – poll
2 years, 7 months ago

More than half of people have worse health due to rising cost of living – poll

The Independent  

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Boots launches online mental health support services as demand soars
2 years, 9 months ago

Boots launches online mental health support services as demand soars

The Independent  

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Covid-19 triggered 25% jump in anxiety, depression; youngsters worst hit: WHO
2 years, 9 months ago

Covid-19 triggered 25% jump in anxiety, depression; youngsters worst hit: WHO

India Today  

With the Omicron variant of coronavirus now under control and life returning to normal, a new report from the World Health Organisation paints a grim picture when it comes to mental health. The pandemic also had an impact on the availability of mental health services as the report flagged gaps in provisions to include mental health and psychosocial support in …

Record number of children referred for serious mental health issues in pandemic
2 years, 10 months ago

Record number of children referred for serious mental health issues in pandemic

The Independent  

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‘I’ve waited days and hours for a bed’ : Mental health services facing ‘desperate’ situation
2 years, 11 months ago

‘I’ve waited days and hours for a bed’ : Mental health services facing ‘desperate’ situation

The Independent  

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Lack of Professionals, Social Stigma: India Has Miles to Go in Establishing Mental Health Infrastructure
3 years, 2 months ago

Lack of Professionals, Social Stigma: India Has Miles to Go in Establishing Mental Health Infrastructure

News 18  

For decades mental illnesses have been hidden behind walls of societal norms, patriarchy and stigma. In a survey published by the World Health Organisation, it says the pandemic has halted critical mental health services in 93 per cent of the countries. However, prior to the Covid-19 outbreak, countries were spending less than 2 per cent of their national health budgets …

More than a million waiting for mental health treatment with one in 10 doctor posts empty
3 years, 2 months ago

More than a million waiting for mental health treatment with one in 10 doctor posts empty

The Independent  

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Mental health workers suffer burnout as they struggle with increased lockdown demand
3 years, 3 months ago

Mental health workers suffer burnout as they struggle with increased lockdown demand

ABC  

Mental health workers are suffering from burnout as they struggle to keep up with a surge in patients living through with repeated lockdowns. Key points: Lockdowns are triggering increased demand for mental health services There is concern over burnout and fatigue among health professionals Wait lists to see a mental health professional can be as long as six months As …

Nicola Sturgeon’s NHS recovery plan could backfire, warn doctors
3 years, 3 months ago

Nicola Sturgeon’s NHS recovery plan could backfire, warn doctors

The Telegraph  

Nicola Sturgeon’s NHS recovery plan to clear the huge treatment backlog that has built up during the pandemic risks backfiring by making chronic staff shortages even worse, doctors’ leaders have warned. But the British Medical Association in Scotland said the “crucial omission” in the 28-page document was how to retain current staff or address the “huge vacancy crisis” afflicting many …

NHS fears ‘mass exodus’ of staff as mental health absences soar
3 years, 4 months ago

NHS fears ‘mass exodus’ of staff as mental health absences soar

The Independent  

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Doctors reveal 'staggering' mental health crisis as 'pandemic fatigue' takes toll
3 years, 4 months ago

Doctors reveal 'staggering' mental health crisis as 'pandemic fatigue' takes toll

ABC  

A surf club identity on the Gold Coast has spoken publicly about his battle with "pandemic fatigue" in a bid to help others who are suffering in silence. Key points: Gold Coast surfing identity Steve Edgar reveals his battle with "pandemic fatigue" A Brisbane GP says 50 per cent of patients have pandemic-related mental health issues The waiting time to …

Children’s mental health services reach breaking point as Covid sees demand soar
3 years, 6 months ago

Children’s mental health services reach breaking point as Covid sees demand soar

The Independent  

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Mental Health Awareness Week: How to access free and private therapy in lockdown
3 years, 7 months ago

Mental Health Awareness Week: How to access free and private therapy in lockdown

The Independent  

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Pupils to have access to NHS mental health support at school to tackle pandemic impact
3 years, 7 months ago

Pupils to have access to NHS mental health support at school to tackle pandemic impact

The Independent  

More than a million pupils will be given access to mental health support as part of efforts to tackle the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. By 2023, nearly 3 million pupils – or 35 per cent of England’s student population – are expected to have access to an NHS mental health support team at school. NHS England said the “dramatic …

Number of adults experiencing depression more than doubles during pandemic, figures show
3 years, 7 months ago

Number of adults experiencing depression more than doubles during pandemic, figures show

The Independent  

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Millions of mental health sufferers fear returning to the workplace
3 years, 10 months ago

Millions of mental health sufferers fear returning to the workplace

The Independent  

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Third lockdown has triggered an 'unprecedented crisis' in mental health issues
3 years, 11 months ago

Third lockdown has triggered an 'unprecedented crisis' in mental health issues

The Telegraph  

“We’re in an unprecedented mental health crisis. Social isolation, loneliness, stress and anxiety, domestic abuse, bereavement, financial difficulties, unemployment and severe Covid-19 infection are all factors that have led to an increase in workload for mental health services." A DHSC spokesperson said: “We recognise the impact of the pandemic on people’s mental health and wellbeing which is why mental health …

Coronavirus: NHS chief warns of ‘rising pressure’ as top psychiatrist issues plea for mental health funding
3 years, 11 months ago

Coronavirus: NHS chief warns of ‘rising pressure’ as top psychiatrist issues plea for mental health funding

The Independent  

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NHS faces Covid 'staffing crisis' with 'one in TEN workers' off sick
3 years, 11 months ago

NHS faces Covid 'staffing crisis' with 'one in TEN workers' off sick

Daily Mail  

The NHS is faced with a 'staffing crisis' as 'one in ten workers' are off sick or isolating while soaring coronavirus cases hit hospitals, a doctor has claimed. The NHS is faced with a 'staffing crisis' as 'one in ten workers' are off sick or isolating while soaring coronavirus cases hit hospitals 'The NHS has been running on just about …

Analysis: The NHS is not ready to tackle the debilitating effects of ‘long Covid’
4 years, 2 months ago

Analysis: The NHS is not ready to tackle the debilitating effects of ‘long Covid’

The Independent  

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NHS England chief warns of ‘disturbing’ coronavirus signs as hospital admissions surge
4 years, 2 months ago

NHS England chief warns of ‘disturbing’ coronavirus signs as hospital admissions surge

The Independent  

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Mental health toll on NHS workers in lockdown revealed as first figures show staff absence rose by 165,000 days
4 years, 4 months ago

Mental health toll on NHS workers in lockdown revealed as first figures show staff absence rose by 165,000 days

The Telegraph  

"They have had leave cancelled, and their training has been put on hold. If this goes on for much longer without proper respite, I have real concerns about the impact on staff across the NHS.” Beyond the pandemic, unions have also pointed towards staff shortages and pay conditions as a major driver behind the increase in mental health sickness. Sadly …

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