tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications from Minister of State for Community and Social Care 2016-06-17T13:18:00+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/26th-british-irish-council-concludes-in-glasgow 2016-06-17T13:18:00+01:00 26th British-Irish Council concludes in Glasgow The British-Irish Council held its 26th summit meeting today (17 June 2016) hosted by the Scottish government in Glasgow. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/nhs-charges-from-april-2016 2016-03-11T11:47:13+00:00 NHS charges from April 2016 Charges for NHS prescriptions, wigs and fabric supports and optical voucher values. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/nhs-dental-charges-from-april-2016 2016-03-11T11:41:00+00:00 NHS dental charges from April 2016 NHS patient dental charges in England will increase by 5% on 1 April 2016. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/childrens-mental-health-new-online-resources-for-adults 2016-02-11T16:13:24+00:00 Children’s mental health: new online resources for adults Alistair Burt outlines why adults should talk to children and young people about mental health and introduces new online resources. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/manchester-gps-launch-a-new-7-day-service 2016-01-18T11:47:50+00:00 Manchester GPs launch a new 7 day service Alistair Burt on the Manchester Primary Care Partnership scheme making thousands of extra GP appointments available at evenings and weekends. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/200-million-investment-brings-best-of-british-healthcare-to-dubai 2015-11-16T15:58:43+00:00 $200 million investment brings best of British healthcare to Dubai Leading teaching hospital King's College Hospital expands its world-class services with launch of hospital and new clinics in Dubai in UAE. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/first-ever-mental-health-champion-for-schools-unveiled 2015-08-30T00:15:00+01:00 First ever mental health champion for schools unveiled Leading campaigner Natasha Devon becomes first ever Department for Education mental health champion. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/the-royal-college-of-psychiatrists-international-congress 2015-07-02T14:35:45+01:00 The Royal College of Psychiatrists International Congress Minister of State for Community and Social Care, Alistair Burt, talks about his priorities for mental health. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/deputy-pm-announces-billion-pound-boost-over-5-years-for-childrens-mental-health-services 2015-03-18T14:41:17+00:00 Deputy PM announces billion pound boost over 5 years for children's mental health services Nick Clegg has secured £1.25 billion of new funding as part of today’s budget to help children and new mothers with mental health issues. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-names-and-shames-largest-ever-number-of-national-minimum-wage-offenders 2015-02-24T00:15:00+00:00 Government names and shames largest ever number of National Minimum Wage offenders A further 70 employers who failed to pay their workers the National Minimum Wage have been named. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/supporting-carers-to-stay-in-paid-employment 2015-02-13T13:47:24+00:00 Supporting carers to stay in paid employment Ministers have launched a series of pilots exploring ways to help carers balance work with their caring responsibilities. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/deputy-prime-minister-launches-search-for-mental-health-heroes 2015-02-05T11:16:18+00:00 Deputy Prime Minister launches search for Mental Health Heroes Nick Clegg announces a search for unsung mental health heroes who have helped, supported or inspired those with mental health conditions. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/local-mental-health-heroes-recognised-by-the-deputy-pm 2015-02-05T00:00:00+00:00 Local Mental Health Heroes recognised by the Deputy PM Nick Clegg announced the winners of the Mental Health Hero Awards, as people are asked to take 5 minutes to help break the stigma around mental health. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/peace-of-mind-will-be-the-measure-of-our-success 2015-02-04T12:59:00+00:00 Peace of mind will be the measure of our success Norman Lamb urges people to take part in the Care Act consultation to help give people peace of mind about paying for their care costs. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-funds-to-kickstart-joint-working-with-nhs-and-councils-this-winter 2015-01-30T12:35:47+00:00 New funds to kickstart joint working with NHS and councils this winter Extra money for councils to get people home from hospital more quickly and stop them from being admitted in the first place. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/nick-clegg-calls-for-zero-suicides-across-the-nhs 2015-01-19T00:15:00+00:00 Nick Clegg calls for new ambition for zero suicides across the NHS The Deputy Prime Minister hosted a major Mental Health Conference on 19 January to discuss the future of mental health services in England. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/emergency-care-for-the-mind 2014-12-10T10:49:00+00:00 Emergency care for the mind Care and Support Minister Norman Lamb explains why mental health crisis care is essential. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/deputy-pm-announces-150m-investment-to-transform-treatment-for-eating-disorders 2014-12-02T10:38:40+00:00 Deputy PM announces £150m investment to transform treatment for eating disorders The new investment will radically reform the treatment of children and young people with eating disorders and pave the way for new waiting time standards. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/how-the-government-is-supporting-carers 2014-11-28T13:07:26+00:00 How the government is supporting carers Norman Lamb, Minister of State for Care and Support, writes about the contribution of carers and new funding for projects to support carers. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/the-moral-and-economic-case-for-improving-mental-health-care 2014-11-25T16:47:59+00:00 The moral and economic case for improving mental health care Health minister Norman Lamb challenges the UK's biggest companies to sign up to Time to Change.