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Kings Fund - Funds for mental health must reach the front line if Prime Minister’s vision is to be realised

Chris Ham, Chief Executive of The King’s Fund, responded to the Prime Minister’s recent speech on mental health care and social reform

‘We welcome the Prime Minister’s recognition of the importance of improving mental health care in creating a fairer society that works for everyone.

‘It is now essential that extra funds for mental health reach the front line, as our recent analysis suggested that promised increases in funding have not materialised in many areas.

‘We also welcome her recognition of the vital role of schools and businesses in promoting mental wellbeing. Our concern is how these ambitions will be achieved when public health, early years provision, and other social support services are seeing their budgets cut.’

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Notes to editors: 

Recent analysis by The King’s Fund found that promised increases in funding for mental health services have not materialised in many areas of the country.

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The King's Fund is an independent charity working to improve health and care in England. We help to shape policy and practice through research and analysis; develop individuals, teams and organisations; promote understanding of the health and social care system; and bring people together to learn, share knowledge and debate. Our vision is that the best possible health and care is available to all.

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