Mental Health Act Commission

The Mental Health Act Commission's main functions are to protect the rights of persons who are detained and to ensure the proper performance of the various powers and duties exercisable under the Act.

Institute of Mental Health Act Practitioners

The NHS Confederation

The NHS Confederation brings together the organisations that make up the NHS. It seeks to transform health services and health by influencing policy and the wider public debate, and by connecting health leaders through networking and information sharing.

The confederation supports networking and the sharing of information within and beyond the NHS in the following ways:

Events, meetings and forums. The Confederation runs a wide range of events, from its annual conference and exhibition to national conferences, and from regional member events to policy development seminars.

Publishing. The publishing programme includes:

·         Briefings and reports — summaries and more detailed discussions of government policy developments with a viewpoint from the perspective of NHS management; confederation work programmes.

·         Pocket guide — the Confederation's popular annual guide to the NHS

·         Nexus briefings — a wider look at managerial and clinical issues, specifically tailored for non-executives.

The Confederation hosts specific initiatives for members to learn from each other, and from those working alongside the NHS.

Mental Health Foundation

The Mental Health Foundation, incorporating the Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities, was established in 1949. It is a UK organisation with main offices in London and Glasgow.

National Association for Mental Health (MIND)

Mind is a mental health charity in England and Wales that wortks for a better life for everyone with experience of mental distress. It does this by

·         advancing the views, needs and ambitions of people with experience of mental distress;

·         promoting inclusion by challenging discrimination;

·         influencing policy through campaigning and education;

·         inspiring the development of quality services, which reflect expressed need and diversity;

·         achieving equal civil and legal rights through campaigning and education.

The values and principles that underpin Mind's work are autonomy, equality, knowledge, participation and respect

Rethink

Rethink is the largest severe mental illness charity in the UK. It is dedicated to improving the lives of everyone affected by severe mental illness, whether they have a condition themselves, care for others who do, or are professionals or volunteers working in the mental health field.

With more than 30 years of experience, and over 1800 staff, Rethink provide a wide range of community services including employment projects, supported housing, day services, helplines, residential care, and respite centres. All of its services try to help people take more control of their own lives by building their confidence and strengthening their skills. With nearly 400 services, it supports around 5000 people every day.

Rethink Cymru and Rethink Northern Ireland Offices each have their own local committee structures, and are responsible for their own management and governance.

Since its formation, MENCAP has gone on to campaign on many critical issues, and has brought about all sorts of positive changes as a result. It has also developed a wide range of direct support services for people with a learning disability and their families and carer.

Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland

Mental Health Commission

The WFMH was founded in 1948 to advance, among all peoples and nations, the prevention of mental and emotional disorders, the proper treatment and care of those with such disorders, and the promotion of mental health.

The Federation, with members and contacts in 112 countries on six continents, has responded to the international mentl health crisis through its role as the only worldwide grassroots advocacy and public education organization in the mental health field. The Federation's organizational and individual membership includes mental health workers of all disciplines, consumers/users of mental health services, family members and concerned citizens. The Organization's broad and diverse membership makes possible collaboration among governments and non-governmental organizations.

Through its history, the Federation has been active in advancing the concerns of the mentally ill before international forums, both private and governmental, and in supporting the efforts of its member organizations at the national and regional level.

The Federation is accredited as a consultant to the United Nations and its specialized agencies, working closely with the World Health Organization, UNESCO, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, the UN Commission on Human Rights, the International Labour Organization and others.