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We're Mind, the mental health charity. We’re fighting for mental health – for support, for respect

25/08/2026

Our mental health system can be overhauled and fixed. We’ve not given up hope. We've launched a new report. ‘Opening doors’.

It shows the urgent changes needed to radically improve support for people with mental health problems. And how we can better equip mental health professionals to provide this.

The same-day open access model works like this ⤵️

Reaching out - Asking for help is met with an immediate, meaningful response, not a waiting list or a referral into an opaque pathway.

First interaction - You have a conversation with a professional where they take the time to properly understand your needs and circumstances.

Foundation for support - Your first conversation is the foundation for identifying the right support. That might be clinical care, peer support, help with housing or employment, or a combination of these.

Some of our local Minds have already started implementing open access services. Proof, it’s doable.

Dear UK government, It’s time for an overhaul of the mental health system. We can’t wait any longer. Sincerely, Mind.

You can read the report here. It has the answers to what needs to be done and how: https://www.mind.org.uk/news-campaigns/our-campaigns/see-me-now/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=open-access-report&utm_content=report

24/08/2026

We’re campaigning for same-day open access for mental health. So you can get support when you need it. Support that truly looks at your needs. Support that doesn’t have long waiting lists.
Mind in Croydon’s health and wellbeing space is an example of what this could look like. But we need this to be a national priority for the UK government. So everyone across the country gets the help they need when they ask for it.

We don’t have to imagine. These spaces already exist.
Croydon’s local Mind’s health and wellbeing space is already providing same-day open access support. We are calling for spaces like this to be rolled out across the country so everyone can get the support they need when they need it.

What this looks like in practice...
A space for people to receive advice, guidance and signposting, alongside clinical support from our Clinical Psychology team, under one roof. A non-judgmental, person-centred approach to improving your mental wellbeing and areas of your life that affect your mental wellbeing.

How can I access this service?
Aged 18 and over, registered with a GP in Croydon. For a brief conversation and evaluation of your needs:
Drop in to the CHWS in person for a brief chat with an Advice Worker. Call or email. No referral needed.

Everyone should have access to mental health support that makes them feel seen, and starts on the day they ask for help.

20/08/2026

A little reminder that you can't pour from an empty cup. Make yourself a priority 💙

19/08/2026

Wales are committed to same-day open access for mental health care. Now it's time for England to do the same. With proper funding and a detailed plan of action, we want to see this become a reality across both nations.

Let's get people the right support for their mental health, when and where they need it.

18/08/2026

We want to hear your thoughts on AI.

Has AI affected the way you seek help for your mental health and access support services?

Let us know in the comments.

Have you found it harmful? Has it made things easier? More confusing?

We’re collecting evidence as part of our commission ‘Mental Health in the Age of AI’.

What you tell us can help influence decisions the UK Government make about AI – and could help call for much stronger regulation and accountability to better safeguard people.

We really value what you have to say.

Please note: We don’t endorse the use of AI as a mental health support or information tool. Right now, generic AI tools are not designed, regulated, or clinically aligned to provide mental health support. We encourage everyone to make informed choices about their health and wellbeing. Visit our website to find information, tips, and support on AI and mental health.

18/08/2026

Everyone should receive mental health support that reflects their unique needs and experience on the same day they ask for it.

We're campaigning in England to transform the future of mental health support, based on 'same-day open access'.

This means however we ask for help, we should be seen. Really seen. The same day.

We all have unique experiences and unique needs. And the choice of support we're offered needs to reflect that, no matter what door we come through. People shouldn't have to navigate a complex system, repeatedly explain their situation, or 'prove' they deserve help.

Asking for support can take a huge amount of courage. Nobody should have to face a closed door when they ask for help.

17/08/2026

We are worried about Reform's proposals on Personal Independence Payments (PIP) and Universal Credit.

Alongside other changes, these reforms would cut £50bn from the welfare bill by removing PIP and disability payments from people with anxiety, depression and ADHD.

This is deeply misguided.

While additional spending on therapy and employment would be welcome, this is not a substitute for people being able to cover their basic living costs.

Our benefits system should be a safety net to enable all people to live with dignity, yet these plans by Reform would push more disabled people into poverty and create pressure on other services.

16/08/2026

The loss of Jason Arday is a tragedy.

He leaves behind young children, close family and friends, who are all grieving someone they loved.

All of us must consider them first.

This must also be an opportunity to consider the consequences. Intense scrutiny in the media and online can have real-world impacts that reach far beyond the headlines.

We have to do better.

Our CEO on LBC this morning:

“This has to be a moment. It has to be a red line. It has to be an opportunity for all of us to consider how we conduct ourselves in online spaces [and] how we consume media. Jason had about 250 articles written about him in the two weeks before he died. That doesn’t include the TV interviews, the 24-hour rolling news about him, the social media content. Nobody can withstand that. You would have to be iron clad and none of us are.”

14/08/2026

Don't underestimate the value in being kind to others. You never truly know what someone is going through.

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