Submission to NHS Change Consultation
The Department of Health and Social Care recently launched their Change NHS Consultation, to help shape the new 10 Year Health Plan for England. Responding to the consultation, we emphasise that mental health is as much a social issue as it is a health one and that for the 10 Year Health Plan to be […]
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1 Dec / 23
Calling for investment in the mental health workforce
Everyone living with mental health needs should be empowered to live the life they want and deserve. But that will only happen if the professionals and services supporting them themselves supported and thriving. An urgent call for transformation of the mental health workforce Workforce Matters: A Manifesto, shares the often challenging reality of life on […]
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30 Oct / 23
Annual report & financial statements: 2023
We recruit, train, and develop the mental health workforce to provide the most effective support for people with mental health problems. Founded in 2014, Think Ahead set out to strengthen mental health social work by attracting graduates and career-changers into the sector. Every year, we recruit up to 160 people into mental health social work: […]
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4 Jul / 23
Submission to the major conditions strategy call to evidence
In May 2023, the Department of Health and Social Care launched an open consultation to gather evidence on how to prevent, diagnose, treat and manage the six major groups of health conditions – including mental health. We recruit, train, and develop the mental health workforce to provide the most effective support for people with mental […]
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19 Jan / 23
2023 Impact Report
We’re pleased to share our Impact Report evaluating our work over the last year. Our vision is simple: a thriving mental health workforce, empowered to support people to live the life they want and deserve. From our mental health social work programme to our advocacy activities, we work to ensure people living with mental health […]