Are commitments for mental health all talk and no action?

Are commitments for mental health all talk and no action? The scale of the mental health challenge is huge – but it’s not clear that promises of more funding and cultural change are being upheld

Promises, platitudes and plans are piling up for mental health, but how much is going to be delivered?

Mental health accounts for roughly £12bn of the NHS budget. In parliamentary terms the current support for mental health is unprecedented – parity of esteem with physical health services is enshrined in the Health and Social Care Act 2012, plus last year’s spending review made explicit reference to improving quality, choice and outcomes in mental health.

The scale of the task is ​becoming clearer, but it is daunting. Continue reading... The Guardian