06/08/2026
The UK desperately needs better mental health support, but it can’t just be a quick-fix sticking plaster. We need skilled professionals who can help people make lasting, long-term changes.
It will be interesting to see the details of this new programme as it develops. Hopefully, it builds on established services by putting more staff into schools, nurseries, colleges, and GP practices.
We need a wider variety of treatments and a much faster, clearer referral system. Most importantly, we can't forget to look after the mental health of the frontline staff doing this vital work.
Mental health support centres to open in banks and libraries in England, government announces
Read more: https://www.itv.com/news/2026-08-06/walk-in-mental-health-support-centres-to-open-in-banks-and-libraries-in-england