Chloe SmithMP for Norwich North
Chloe SmithChampioning better, local mental health services this World Mental Health Day Chloe Smith, MP for Norwich North praises the Government’s back to work announcement today.
“I am delighted that on World Mental Health Day, the UK Government has announced a £122 million support package to help over 100,000 mental health sufferers back into work. We know that helping individuals return or remain in the workplace is good for their wellbeing, their financial security and grows our economy. Helping people access both clinical support for mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, and stress as well as employment advice gives them the tools they need to get into or return to the labour market and thrive once again.”
Chloe added, “MIND report 1 in 7 People in Norfolk live with depression or anxiety, and 84% of people will experience a mental health problem at some point in their life. Many people find that some form of working, or volunteering enhances mental well-being, boosts self-esteem and is good for long-term health. It is entirely possible, with the right support, to stay in, or return to a workplace.”
More details of today’s announcement can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/122-million-employment-boost-for-people-receiving-mental-health-support
The announcement follows on from Chloe’s recent visit to Hellesdon Hospital, where she dropped-in to see progress on improvements to mental health facilities in Norwich.
Anyone struggling with their mental health right now is encouraged to contact one of the compassionate and experienced organisations listed below:
Age UK, for elderly mental health, https://www.ageuk.org.uk/information-advice/health-wellbeing/mind-body/mental-wellbeing/ telephone 0800 678 1602
Calm, https://www.thecalmzone.net/
MIND, https://www.norfolkandwaveneymind.org.uk
NHS 111, 24/7, https://111.nhs.uk telephone 111
Rest, https://restnorwich.co.uk telephone 0300 330 5488
Samaritans, available 24/7 on https://www.samaritans.org or telephone 116 123
Wellbeing Hubs, https://improvinglivesnw.org.uk/our-work/healthier-communities/mental-health/wellbeing-hubs/
Specifically for children and young people:
CAMHS,https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/children-and-young-people/service/child-and-adolescent-mental-health-services-camhs-norfolk-121/
https://www.justonenorfolk.nhs.uk/emotional-health/norfolk-waveney-mental-health-advice-support-for-0-25-s/
Papyrus, https://www.papyrus-uk.org
If Chloe can help constituents with any casework matter, please email her at: chloe@chloesmith.org.uk or call on 01603 414756, or visit: www.chloesmith.org.uk.
