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ALT Image shows a cut out photo of Natalie Acton and Ella Joseph, founding co-chief executives at Think Ahead. In the top left corner is a Think Ahead logo and in the right corner a coloured box with '10 years - Our Stories' banner. Their quote reads: "We remember shadowing mentalhealth social workers,seeing the breadth of expertise within their roles, their compassion,their commitment to the people they support." Natalie and Ella Co-founded Think Ahead as co-chief executives.
ALT A yellow background behind a group of people who are smiling and looking at the camera. The text reads 'Help build a health service fit for the future'. The Department of Health and Social Care logo is top left and the NHS logo is top right. At the bottom of the graphic there is a white box logo which reads 'Change NHS. Get involved now change.nhs.uk'.
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ALT A formal letter addressed to the Secretary of State, dated 13 November 2024, from a coalition of mental health charities. The letter expresses concerns about the declining mental health of the nation and the increasing difficulty for people to access NHS mental health support. It emphasizes that without immediate action, there is a risk of further decline in the nation’s mental health, potentially leaving behind a generation. The letter discusses the urgent need for a robust, future-ready NHS and calls for the integration of mental health considerations into the government’s 10-Year Health Plan.
ALT The second page of a formal letter to the Secretary of State continues from the first page, highlighting the profound effects of poor mental health on various demographics, including children, young people, and people with severe mental illnesses. It notes statistics about mental health access issues and the stigma faced by those with mental health problems. The letter advocates for a cross-government mental health plan that addresses factors beyond healthcare, like income stability, employment, and secure housing, which contribute to good mental health.
ALT The final page of a formal letter to the Secretary of State from several mental health charities. The letter urges the government to show leadership, vision, and investment to create a mentally healthier nation. The letter concludes with a list of signatories, including Dr. Sarah Hughes (Mind), Sheridan Hammond (Federation Leaders Group), and representatives from Centre for Mental Health, Rethink Mental Illness, Mental Health UK, and other notable mental health organizations. The signatories express their readiness to collaborate with the government to address the mental health crisis.
ALT Over 2 million people are waiting for NHS mental health support in England.
ALT Image shows cut out photo of Levi, a black female Think Ahead social worker and trustee, with her quote: "Social work may not always be as visible as other professions but that does not diminish its importance." Above her quote is the Think Ahead logo and a box with a '10 years - Our Stories' badge.
ALT Photo of Rebecca Regler, Think Ahead Lived Experience Partner, on stage at the Community Care Live conference. The title of her talk on the screen: Lived Experience involvement: Why it matters and how to increase participation. She is sitting in a wheelchair, smiling with her hands on her lap.
ALT Cutout photo of Rebecca Regler, member of Think Ahead Lived Experience Partnership, and her quote: "Being involved in social work education has been very meaningful to me. It's helped me find a sense of purpose in the difficult experiences I've had as I'm now using them to benefit the education of future social workers."
ALT We warmly welcome the publication of a government bill to modernise the Mental Health Act in England and Wales. This is long overdue. The Mental Health Act as it stands is outdated and is need of root and branch reform. We hope the bill will be a thorough update of the Act, including provision for people to make advance choice documents about how they want to be treated when they are unwell, better controls on the use of community treatment orders that are disproportionately applied to people from racialised communities, and faster access to a hospital bed for people in prison when they need urgent care. The bill is an essential step towards modernising mental health services. But it must be accompanied by investment in mental health services and buildings so that people get the care and support they need when they need it in environments that are safe and therapeutic. - Andy Bell
ALT Image shows Think Ahead logo with 10 years - Our Stories box, and a cut out photo of Katrice, a black female Think Ahead social worker, with her quote: "The beauty of this profession is that it allows you to make a difference on many levels."
ALT Celebrating 10 years of Think Ahead
ALT Photo of Sanjiv, an Asian male social worker with Think Ahead. He has grey hair and a grey beard, is wearing a blue and green checked shirt and is smiling. Over his photo is his quote that reads: "There's no doubt that the work we're doing is really impactful."
ALT The Government must take bolder action to build a mentally healthier future for the UK