Health authorities and charities from across North Wales have signed a new charter pledging to involve people with experience of… read more

On World Mental Health Day (10th October 2016) the Welsh Government published its 2016-19 delivery plan, the second of three… read more

A new coalition of mental health charities, professional organisations and service providers in Wales says that patients here need better access to psychological therapies. While recognising and welcoming recent Welsh Government investment in this area, the ‘We Need to Talk (Wales)’ coalition is concerned that too many people are still waiting too long to access psychological therapies and do not have enough choice over the type, timing and location of this form of treatment.

The Revised Mental Health Act 1983 Code of Practice for Wales becomes extant today. As well as providing guidance for professionals, the Code of practice also provides information for patients, their families and carers.