There is a crisis in mental health services in the UK. It's time to act

Almost 7000 mental health nurses were lost from 2009 to 2018. Meanwhile, the number of doctors in specialist psychiatric training fell by 20%, and beds available for patients with serious mental health issues fell by over 8000.

That's why we're holding a one-day conference in September this year to take a closer look at the mental health crisis - what's driving it, how government decisions have let it worsen over time, and what action we can take to set things right.

Click here to see our new video on the mental health crisis and the action we are demanding from government.

Where: Royal Free Hospital School Of MedicineRowland Hill Street NW3 2PFLondon

When:Saturday 28 September10am – 5pm

Speakers:

So far we are going to be joined Jonathan Ashworth MP Shadow Secretary for Health (tbc), Ken Loach film director (tbc), Diane Abbott MP Shadow Home Secretary (tbc), Kevin Courtney NEU General Secretary, Lowkey musician and activist (tbc), Ian Hodson National President BFAWU, Dr Louise Irvine Health Campaigns Together, Rachel Bannister mother and activist, David Munday mental heath lead Unite the Union, Dr Vic Chapman from the Royal Free, Cath Wakeman OBE trauma therapist, Dr Nihal Fernando Consultant Psychiatrist and many more...

Tickets: Unwaged/Low Pension: £5.00 Standard: £10.00 Solidarity: £20.00 If you’re having difficulty paying and would still like to attend, please contact us at nationaladmin@keepournhspublic.com and we can sort out a free ticket

Check out the facebook event here

Event is hosted by

https://www.healthcampaignstogether.com

https://keepournhspublic.com

https://mentalhealthtimeforaction.org