Association of Mental Health Providers

We know what happens when people are pushed to breaking point, but what will happen if the services that keep them safe and well are too? VCSE mental health services support over 8 million people. Without these vital services, the impact on our communities would be devastating. People would face longer waits for mental health support, putting them at risk of reaching crisis point. An already overstretched NHS would bear the brunt, with more people relying on emergency care. Instead of receiving the community support they need, people may be admitted to acute settings, potentially for longer periods. Please share this and join us in urging the government to make mental health charities exempt from recent Budget changes that threaten their longevity. #TheFinalStraw #MentalHealth #VCSE #Support

Is this the final straw? 36% of VCSE mental health organisations from our membership reported, in our survey, that they have enough savings to cover just 0 to 3 months of expenses. With financial pressures mounting, many of these vital services are struggling to survive. Demand for mental health care is rising and long-term funding and support are critical to ensure these charities can continue their work. We’re urging the government to make mental health charities exempt from recent Budget changes to safeguard their future. The time to act is now. Let's protect mental health services for those who need them most. #VCSE #MentalHealth #TheFinalStraw

The mental health social care sector faces urgent challenges: vacancy rates over 12% in some areas, high staff turnover, and specialist role shortages. With over 1.2 million waiting for care, we need to act now to address these gaps. Learn about key workforce trends from our 3 year study and new mapping tool: https://lnkd.in/ehJqguMy #MentalHealth #SocialCare #Workforce #MHEqualityNow

Colligo Labs are delighted to be supporting the Association of Mental Health Providers with their work on the transformation of the mental health social care workforce. https://lnkd.in/ehJqguMy It is yet another example of the importance of geography and the use of Esri's ArcGIS platform to create simple but powerful interactive dashboards.   It is only by understanding the local variations that we can design effective policy responses.   This type of analysis has to become standard across the social care sector.  https://lnkd.in/gcVDJMGX Paul Hainsworth, Hina Choksy Evans Christopher Watson Victoria Buyer Duncan Booth National Care Forum Esri UK

Join us for some blue sky thinking💡 We're the only national membership organisation for mental health charities (VCSE sector) providing services in England and Wales. We're all about collaboration, connection, and community. Let's break the limits together and aim for better mental health for everyone. ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eMyrg93c #MentalHealth #VCSE #Bluesky #Collaboration

Over 8 million people rely on mental health charities for crucial support, but the sector that's been cracking is now at breaking point. Since the Budget announcements, charities (VCSE), not just in the mental health sector but across health and social care, have said (loudly!) that the changes will be detrimental. They'll be devastating. They'll be catastrophic. How many different ways can we say the same thing? Services cannot be delivered. Organisations will be forced to close. What will the people who rely on the VCSE sector do? Where will they turn? People will turn towards an already pressurised, over-burdened NHS. People with poor mental health and illness will be less safe. And the NHS and other public services will face a crisis. We're urging the government to make mental health charities exempt from the recently announced changes or a cracking sector will finally break. #TheFinalStraw #MentalHealth #VCSE #Budget2024

We’ve joined over 1,200 social care providers in urging the Chancellor to reconsider changes to Employer National Insurance Contributions in the Budget - a vital issue that impacts the sustainability of the sector. We encourage other providers to lend their support by adding their voice to the Providers Unite open letter. Together, we can make a difference! 👉 Learn more and get involved here: www.providersunite.co.uk #ProvidersUnite #SocialCare #Budget2024

The Association is preparing a response to the NHS Ten Year Plan consultation, focusing on the importance of a sustainable and diverse VCSE mental health provider sector in improving services and tackling inequalities. We’re also drawing from ongoing dialogue with our members about operational priorities and the increasing demand for services. Join us this Thursday for a Members' Meeting on the consultation’s impact on mental health and the VCSE sector. Raymond Sheehy, CEO of Bridge Support and a member of the Association's board of trustees, will introduce the session. Raymond has recently written on the implications for the VCSE mental health provider sector of the announcements in the Budget in October: https://ow.ly/VYYC50UfJHL #MentalHealth #VCSE #TenYearPlan #SocialCare #MembersMeeting

Last chance to register - Join our Islamophobia and Mental Health webinar tomorrow! The Association of Mental Health Providers will be hosting an important webinar featuring leading voices from the mental health sector discussing how to better support Muslim communities facing Islamophobia, culturally tailored therapeutic approaches, resilience-building strategies, and actions to support mental health professionals working with these communities. When? Wednesday, 27 November from 12:30 - 1:30 pm. Where? Online (via Microsoft Teams). The event is open to all and we are pleased to have a panel of experts from Muslim Youth Helpline (MYH), The Lateef Project, Coffee Afrik, Muslim Mind Collaborative, and chaired by Global Leadership Exchange. Register now and secure your place: https://lnkd.in/e5C57UYK #MentalHealth #Islamophobia #VCSE #Webinar #IAM2024 Steve Appleton Mark Winstanley Rachel Peacock (she/her) Julie Layton sarah maguire Linda Bryant Steven Gilbert OBE Jane Hughes, FCMI Raymond Sheehy Steven Hill Sanjay Shah Abdirahim Hassan Sabah Gilani OBE

🚨 New Insights on the Mental Health Social Care Workforce The Association has completed a 3-year study into the transformation of the mental health social care workforce, offering critical insights into workforce trends, service delivery shifts, and care models since 2021. Key Findings: - Staff turnover is 22.6%, with 8.5% vacancy across 42 ICB regions. - 3,000 vacancies in specialist roles (e.g., mental health nursing, occupational therapy). - High turnover (over 40%) in some ICB regions. The Mental Health Social Care Mapping Tools, available on our website, provide vital data to enhance service delivery and guide policy decisions. While challenges remain, like workforce shortages and digital exclusion, these insights are essential for shaping a stronger, more resilient workforce to address that over 1.2 million people are waiting for community-based mental health, learning disability, and autism services. Find key insights on our website: https://lnkd.in/ehJqguMy #MentalHealth #SocialCare #Workforce #DigitalInnovation #MHEqualityNow