Controversial social care cuts likely to be ditched

January 25, 2016   Carers, disability, Featured Article, Norfolk, ukcuts

but Norfolk council tax bills would rise to cover cost

15:12 25 January 2016

Two of the most controversial proposals in a package of cuts to services for vulnerable people should be ditched, councillors have recommended – but council tax bills would have to rise to cover the cost of safeguarding them.

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Hundreds take to the streets of Norwich for mental health cuts protest

January 17, 2016   Carers, Featured Article, Norfolk, ukcuts

Demonstrators at the March for Mental Health demonstration in Norwich. Credit: Nick O’Brien.

Hundreds of people took to the streets of Norwich today to protest against cuts to mental health services.

The march was organised by Norfolk and Suffolk Mental Health Crisis, a campaign group set up by front-line health staff and people who rely on the support of the NHS.

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Prime Minister pledges a revolution in mental health treatment

January 11, 2016   Carers, Featured Article, mental health

The Prime Minister will announce almost a billion pounds of investment to enhance mental health services across the country.

Prime Minister’s Office, 10 Downing Street, The Rt Hon David Cameron MP, The Rt Hon Jeremy Hunt MP, Department of Health and NHS EnglandFirst published:Part of:Mental health service reform

  • £290 million to provide specialist care to mums before and after having their babies
  • first ever waiting time targets to be introduced for teenagers with eating disorders and people experiencing psychosis
  • nearly £250 million for mental health services in hospital emergency departments
  • over £400 million to enable 24/7 treatment in communities as safe and effective alternative to hospital
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