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Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Hub aims to help rail passengers in crisis
A new safeguarding hub has opened at Wolverhampton Railway Station. "The Hub", launched by West Midlands Railway (WMR) and charity Rethink Mental Illness, aims to provide people with support and guidance. Rethink will work with local charities across the area, offering people one-to-one support, information and signposting. "This initiative is more than just a facility - it's a lifeline," said Thomas Harty, security and suicide prevention manager at WMR. He said he hoped the "safe space" would support the "hundreds of vulnerable individuals in the local area and using our network". "Wolverhampton is our busiest station in the region, with over 6.5 million passengers passing through each year, and I'm looking forward to seeing the positive impact Rethink and our other charity partners will have," he added. Other organisations involved with the hub include The Samaritans, Railway Children, White Ribbon and the Wolves Foundation. Head of area at Rethink, Lindsey Gooding, said the charity was proud to have been given the opportunity to create the hub. "With support from our partner organisations, we will provide a 'one stop shop' for people to access support around mental health and wellbeing," she said. "We want everyone to feel part of a community that cares. To be treated as a whole person. To have access to the right help when needed." The Wolverhampton safe space was inspired by a similar hub in Hull, which brought about a 63% reduction in people arriving at nearby stations in crisis, WMR said. Follow BBC Wolverhampton & Black Country on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram. Latest changes to train timetables announced World War One plaque unveiled at railway station Rail operator wins award for suicide prevention West Midlands Railway
BBC News
18-05-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Wolverhampton station hub aims to help rail passengers in crisis
A new safeguarding hub has opened at Wolverhampton Railway Station."The Hub", launched by West Midlands Railway (WMR) and charity Rethink Mental Illness, aims to provide people with support and will work with local charities across the area, offering people one-to-one support, information and signposting."This initiative is more than just a facility - it's a lifeline," said Thomas Harty, security and suicide prevention manager at WMR. He said he hoped the "safe space" would support the "hundreds of vulnerable individuals in the local area and using our network"."Wolverhampton is our busiest station in the region, with over 6.5 million passengers passing through each year, and I'm looking forward to seeing the positive impact Rethink and our other charity partners will have," he organisations involved with the hub include The Samaritans, Railway Children, White Ribbon and the Wolves of area at Rethink, Lindsey Gooding, said the charity was proud to have been given the opportunity to create the hub."With support from our partner organisations, we will provide a 'one stop shop' for people to access support around mental health and wellbeing," she said."We want everyone to feel part of a community that cares. To be treated as a whole person. To have access to the right help when needed."The Wolverhampton safe space was inspired by a similar hub in Hull, which brought about a 63% reduction in people arriving at nearby stations in crisis, WMR said. Follow BBC Wolverhampton & Black Country on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
Times
13-05-2025
- Health
- Times
10 things parents should know about raising teens — by an expert
If you are a parent of teens, chances are you're worried right now. It's hard not to be, given the litany of issues affecting our adolescents, from the dangers of social media to bullying and mental health. And, of course, exam season is about to begin. It can feel like time to worry, as if we are doing something, but we're better off staying steady. Calm parent, calmer teen. I've been writing about mental health since 2014, when my memoir about my own anxiety and depression, Black Rainbow, was published. I became an ambassador for Sane and Rethink Mental Illness, which put me in touch with experts as well as parents struggling with troubled teenagers. This led to a five-year journey in which I
Powys County Times
09-05-2025
- Health
- Powys County Times
Organisations urge Prime Minister to tackle ‘root causes' of poor mental health
A crisis in mental health is 'putting the brakes' on the UK's economic potential, a charity has warned. It comes as a coalition of organisations published an open letter to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, urging him to take action to tackle the 'root causes' of poor mental health rather than the symptoms. It also raises concerns that cuts to disability benefits will not address the issue, but rather make it worse. The letter – which has 37 signatures from the likes of Rethink Mental Illness, Mind, the Royal College of Psychiatrists, and the Centre for Mental Health – claims poor mental health is 'having a substantial impact on society and the economy'. The organisations said they are keen to support the Government in 'tackling the twin beasts of worsening illness and economic inactivity' and said 'the only long term way to do this is to address causes rather than symptoms'. It calls for the Government to implement a cross-departmental mental health strategy. 'This would join up thinking across education, online safety, health, welfare and other areas, in a way that cannot be delivered solely through the NHS 10 year plan,' the letter said. Mark Winstanley, chief executive of Rethink Mental Illness, added: 'We are in the grip of a mental health crisis that is affecting millions of lives and putting the brakes on the country's economic potential. 'People are struggling to get the help they need, and for many, the system is failing them. 'We cannot treat our way out of this crisis; we must also prevent it. 'In addition to cutting waiting lists, that means tackling the root causes of poor mental health. 'It means making sure children are supported at school, that people have a safe and secure place to call home, and that welfare policies promote wellbeing rather than undermine it.' The letter also raised concerns that 'cuts to disability benefits do not address the causes of the problem and may exacerbate them'. It comes after the Government announced a tightening of eligibility for the main disability benefit, personal independence payment (Pip), and changes to the sickness element of universal credit in March. Mr Winstanley said the organisations recognise Sir Keir's 'genuine desire' to make progress on mental health, but warned there is a risk the Government's legacy 'will be a worsening crisis' if action is not taken now. 'A joined-up government strategy would not only help people to recover and thrive, but also ease pressure on the NHS, boost productivity, and build a healthier society,' he added. 'We stand ready to support him in turning this ambition into a reality.'
South Wales Argus
09-05-2025
- Health
- South Wales Argus
Organisations urge Prime Minister to tackle ‘root causes' of poor mental health
It comes as a coalition of organisations published an open letter to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, urging him to take action to tackle the 'root causes' of poor mental health rather than the symptoms. It also raises concerns that cuts to disability benefits will not address the issue, but rather make it worse. The letter – which has 37 signatures from the likes of Rethink Mental Illness, Mind, the Royal College of Psychiatrists, and the Centre for Mental Health – claims poor mental health is 'having a substantial impact on society and the economy'. The organisations said they are keen to support the Government in 'tackling the twin beasts of worsening illness and economic inactivity' and said 'the only long term way to do this is to address causes rather than symptoms'. It calls for the Government to implement a cross-departmental mental health strategy. 'This would join up thinking across education, online safety, health, welfare and other areas, in a way that cannot be delivered solely through the NHS 10 year plan,' the letter said. Mark Winstanley, chief executive of Rethink Mental Illness, added: 'We are in the grip of a mental health crisis that is affecting millions of lives and putting the brakes on the country's economic potential. 'People are struggling to get the help they need, and for many, the system is failing them. 'We cannot treat our way out of this crisis; we must also prevent it. 'In addition to cutting waiting lists, that means tackling the root causes of poor mental health. 'It means making sure children are supported at school, that people have a safe and secure place to call home, and that welfare policies promote wellbeing rather than undermine it.' The letter also raised concerns that 'cuts to disability benefits do not address the causes of the problem and may exacerbate them'. It comes after the Government announced a tightening of eligibility for the main disability benefit, personal independence payment (Pip), and changes to the sickness element of universal credit in March. Mr Winstanley said the organisations recognise Sir Keir's 'genuine desire' to make progress on mental health, but warned there is a risk the Government's legacy 'will be a worsening crisis' if action is not taken now. 'A joined-up government strategy would not only help people to recover and thrive, but also ease pressure on the NHS, boost productivity, and build a healthier society,' he added. 'We stand ready to support him in turning this ambition into a reality.'
