Mental health services must look beyond clinical needs

We have welcomed the publication of Professor Appleby's report on the next phase of mental health care reform.

The Chief Executive of United Response, Su Sayer, said:

"We need to work together to create services that not only respond to a person's clinical needs, but which look beyond them to provide people with the information and ongoing support they need to live full lives in the community."

To read our full response, go to www.unitedresponse.org.uk

Mental Wealth

In June 2005, a group of people with mental health needs took part in a project called Mental Wealth. The project aimed to equip those people with the skills they needed so they could take photographs about what it's like to have a mental health need.

The results are amazing. We decided to make a mini-book out of some of the photographs. And now we have decided to make it available to everyone.

You can get a copy of the mini-book by going to the United Response website: www.unitedresponse.org.uk