According to a new report, expenditure on NHS Stop Smoking Services has risen by nearly £10 million to £61 million in 2007/08. The report also shows that over 680,000 people set a date to give up smoking through the NHS Stop Smoking Services in 2007/08, up 13% from the previous year. Of these, 52% managed read more »

According to an article on the Guardian, the number of people admitted to hospital in England with mental illnesses linked to use of illegal drugs has doubled in the past decade. Figures show that 38,170 adults and children were admitted with drug-related mental and behavioural disorders in 2006-2007, an increase of 101% since 1996-1997. Marjorie read more »

According to a survey, conducted by the charity Rethink, of more than 3000 mental health service users, 87% reported the negative impact of stigma on their lives. Research found that nearly 9 out of 10 people with mental health problems have been affected by stigma and discrimination, with two thirds saying they have stopped doing read more »