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25 Jul 2023

Twenty-three years after Caroline died I’m shocked that so little has changed for people living with schizophrenia

Writer and broadcaster Christina Patterson recalls her sister Caroline’s bravery living with schizophrenia and how the illness affected her family.

Christina pays tribute to her elder sibling, parents and brother, and also reflects on dealing with loss and her own struggles in a poignant family memoir, Outside, the Sky …

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05 Jul 2023

Rachel Kelly: Navigating mental health, the NHS crisis and the power of poetry in “You’ll Never Walk Alone”

We had the chance to talk with acclaimed author, mental health advocate, and SANE Ambassador Rachel Kelly, during her latest visit to our offices where she delved into the pressing issue of the NHS mental health crisis and shared invaluable insights on her personal journey, the transformative power of poetry, …

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30 Jun 2023

SANE comments on the NHS Long Term Workforce Plan

Details of the first ever NHS Long Term Workforce Plan have been released today.

The plan, published by the NHS and backed by the Government, sets out how the NHS will address existing vacancies. It also outlines how the service will meet the challenges of a growing and ageing population …

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29 Jun 2023

SANE responds to the rapid review into data on mental health inpatient care

Important findings of an independent review into data on mental health patient safety have been published by the government.

Commenting on the final report and recommendations of the rapid review into data on mental health inpatient settings, Marjorie Wallace, SANE chief executive, said: “It beggars belief that so many cases of appalling …

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28 Jun 2023

SANE comments on inquiry into deaths of inpatients in Essex being made statutory

The Essex Mental Health Independent Inquiry was announced in 2021 to investigate matters surrounding the deaths of mental health inpatients across NHS trusts in Essex between 2000 and 2020.

Dr Geraldine Strathdee was appointed chair of the non-statutory inquiry and, following her advice, the government has confirmed that it will …

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23 Jun 2023

Dancing Through Darkness: In conversation with Robin Windsor

“In my darkest times, somebody from SANE contacted me asking me about a tweet I had put on. It was then that I made contact with SANE and found somebody who would help me talk and everything just started getting better.”

In the enchanting world of dance, where movements …

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08 Jun 2023

Carers’ Week – Rob and Gill’s story

Musician and long-time friend of SANE, Rob Bayley, lives with schizophrenia. He gives an insight into the challenges he faced caring for his wife after she nurtured and saved him through many years of illness. Their moving of story love, fortitude and optimism against so many odds, offers hope and inspiration.

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31 May 2023

Volunteers’ Week: A Look into SANEline’s Support Team

Volunteers’ Week takes place 1-7 June every year. It’s a chance to recognise the fantastic contribution volunteers make to our communities and say thank you.

We sat down with three of our SANEline Support Officers to hear from them what they feel makes SANEline special and gain insights …

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25 May 2023

SANE comments on care concerns at mental health unit

A report Sleeping staff, patients on the roof – life inside Gloucester’s mental health intensive care unit – Sky News has added to growing concerns about the state of mental health services across the country.

The worries expressed by parents and families join an alarming series of media reports, undercover …

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20 May 2023

Anxiety and modelling: Simon Clark’s story

Simon Clark is one of the most iconic faces in male modelling. But, behind his successes as the face of Mont Blanc, Simon has lived with anxiety his entire life. Simon spoke to SANE about what it was like growing up with anxiety in the 1970s, how modelling has affected …

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