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Support and Self-care for Service Providers During the Festive Season

With thanks to our Organisational Member Papyrus and the team at Hopeline for this article. Is Christmas always merry?Christmas is a time when we all come together with friends and family, share gift...

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NCPS Reflects on the Chancellor's Autumn Budget

The Chancellor's recent Autumn Budget brought some welcome news for the NHS, with pledges to cut down waiting lists and boost the number of weekly appointments. But as we reflect on these announcement...

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Finding Calm in the Chaos: A Guide to Self-Care for Those with Anxiety

With thanks to our member Ilkay Alici for this article. Living with anxiety can feel like standing in the middle of a bustling city square while everyone else moves effortlessly around you. The noise ...

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Reflecting on the Debate Around Improving Support for Mental Health

We’re always encouraged when discussions about mental health receive attention in Parliament. Recently, the NCPS had the opportunity to brief ministers ahead of the Westminster Hall debate on improvin...

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Climate Minds Coalition: Connecting across the sector to support clients with climate distress

Launching today, on World Mental Health Day, is a coalition of leading UK mental health organisations and professional bodies calling for greater recognition and investment in how our sector can play ...

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Reflections on the Labour Party Conference 2024

The Society attended the Labour Party Conference in September 2024, where we had a stand informing MPs, organisations, and delegates about the importance and value of counselling & psychotherapy.W...

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Words Have Power

Why We Need to Rethink Medicalised Language in Counselling and PsychotherapyAs counsellors and psychotherapists, the words we use matter - often more than we realise. We have a responsibility to creat...

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NCPS Responds to the Darzi Review

Lord Darzi has published a report with his findings from his review into England's NHS, which was commissioned by the Government to gain an understanding of the NHS at the beginning of their tenure. T...

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The Eco Therapy Garden CIC - Organisational Member in the Spotlight

There is growing evidence that connecting people with green spaces can deliver positive outcomes for the prevention of mental ill-health and supports the management of mild to moderate mental health c...

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