Women's Mental Health Driven To Top of the Agenda 19 Dec 2018 Women's mental health will be driven to the top of the agenda as the Government today outlines key principles for better gender and trauma-informed care.
A Lack of a Gender-Specific Approach 10 Dec 2018 Jess Southgate, Policy Manager at Agenda, highlights the lack of a gender-specific approach in the Mental Health Act Review.
'Serious & Accelerating' Rise in Young Women and Girls' Mental Health 22 Nov 2018 Jemima Olchawski, Chief Executive of Agenda, highlights concern for the "serious and accelerating deterioration in young women and girls’ mental health".
Bill to Reduce Restraint Becomes Law 1 Nov 2018 Agenda is delighted that the Mental Health Units (Use of Force) Bill has been given Royal Assent and is now law.
Seni's Law Passes Through House of Lords 31 Oct 2018 Agenda welcomes the Mental Health Units (Use of Force) Bill passing through the House of Lords.
Local Leaders Must Work Together To Help Disadvantaged Women 18 Oct 2018 Public sector bodies, agencies and voluntary organisations in local areas need to work together to help improve the lives of the most disadvantaged women, according to new research published today.
The Vital Role of the VCS in Gender-Specific Mental Health Provision 28 Sep 2018 Dania Hanif, Policy and Communications Officer at Mental Health Provider’s Forum, discusses the vital role of the voluntary and community sector in gender-specific mental health provision.
Patients at Risk of Sexual Assault and Rape on Mental Health Wards 11 Sep 2018 Jemima Olchawski, Chief Executive of Agenda, calls for "proper investment" to put an end to the "national scandal" of women in mental health services facing abuse.
Nearly a Quarter of 14-Year-Old Girls Self-Harm 29 Aug 2018 Agenda responds to a new report by Children’s Society showing nearly a quarter of girls aged 14 have self-harmed.
Appalling Rates of Self-Inflicted Deaths Among Women and Girls 14 Aug 2018 Women and girls detained under the Mental Health Act are taking their lives at “appalling” rates, according to a report from Agenda.
32 Women Die After Being Restrained 3 Jul 2018 Thirty two women died after experiencing restraint over a five year period, according to new figures obtained by Agenda.
Response to Female Offender Strategy 27 Jun 2018 Agenda responds to the Female Offender Strategy announced today by the Ministry of Justice.