University workers supporting people struggling in serious situations should have mental health training according to a Welsh Parliament report.
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A heart-breaking survey by UNISON Cymru/Wales has revealed university support staff in Wales lack training to cope with rising issues of student self-harm.
Carmen Bezzina, UNISON Cymru Wales lead officer for mental health UNISON last week met with Wales’ mental health minister, Eluned Morgan, to press the case for urgent and comprehensive mental support for any public service worker in need. The trade union says the Covid pandemic has placed unpreceded pressures on many public service workers […]
Public service workers in Wales are set to benefit from specialist mental health support provided by Mind Cymru.
Reacting to the UK health secretary’s announcement on mental health services today, UNISON Cymru/Wales accused the government of pursuing an unrealistic strategy. The trade union also said Jeremy Hunt MP was blind to the fact that the Conservative government’s own policies have had a detrimental effect on many people’s mental health. Carmen Bezzina, UNISON organiser […]
Reacting to Prime Minister’s scheduled announcement on mental health today, UNISON Cymru/Wales accused the Government of lacking a comprehensive strategy to improve mental health services for the whole of society. The trade union said Theresa May was blind to the fact that the Conservative government’s own policies have had a detrimental effect on many […]