This week we released a new report A Dual Crisis: The hidden link between poverty and mental health with @CentreforMH and @savechildrenuk. We spoke to young people and parents to gather their views. Let's unpack what we found🧵 cypmhc.org.uk/publications/a…

We’re looking for children to paint, draw or make a picture showing a feeling or emotion. Support children's mental health by sending your picture to fundraising@bluesmile.org.uk by 8th September and we’ll use it in publicity materials. More details: ow.ly/3vrh50SzoM2

76 years ago today, the Empire Windrush arrived at Tilbury Docks 🧡 To celebrate #WindrushDay is to appreciate how migrants define Britain in so many positive ways, and to recognise that the fight for justice for the victims and families of the Windrush Scandal is still ongoing.

Our Charity Director, Anne Kent-Taylor, joined @NPCthinks yesterday for the launch of their report on the Youth Mental Health Crisis. Read key points from the event & report 👇

The #ClimateCrisis contributes to increasing inequality for many frontline communities and disproportionately affects persons with #disabilities. CBM Global works with partners in countries that are vulnerable to climate-related disasters. Learn more: cbm-global.org/news/climate-…

Deadline approaching- apply before midday on 17th June We're looking for a School Clinical Lead to join our friendly team supporting children's mental health in schools across Cambridgeshire. Find out more and apply: bluesmile.org.uk/work-with-u…

Happy Pride Month! 🏳️‍🌈 Pride Month is about acceptance, equality, and celebrating the work of LGBTQIA people - all of which is important to mental health. We all deserve to be who we are, and love who we love, without fear, discrimination, or persecution. 💜

Look out for the Friends of Blue Smile at Gransdens Farmers Market this Sunday - and the amazing display of crocheted and knitted flowers! Created by the Village Knitting Bee to celebrate 60 yrs of Britain In Bloom & raise funds for Blue Smile: ow.ly/27xe50RTPuA @RHSBloom

Thank you to everyone who has supported our @BigGive #Kind2Mind campaign - we've already raised an amazing £2,180! Please keep giving what you can, donations will be DOUBLED until 12pm 28 May, or until we reach our £5000 target: ow.ly/YLML50ROAHh

This week, as part of the Big Give Kind2Mind appeal, donations to Blue Smile will be doubled so every £1 will make double the difference for children's mental health! Find out more and donate at: donate.biggive.org/campaign/… #Kind2Mind #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #ChildrensMentalHealth

Very excited to be launching our first @BigGive appeal at @BlueSmileCam this #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek! Every £1 will make double the difference funding #MentalHealth support for children in Cambs schools: donate.biggive.org/campaign/… #Kind2Mind

We understand how distressing this news is 💙 If you need advice on finding support, our Infoline team are there to help. Our Welfare benefits line is also there to advise you on navigating the welfare system. You can find the contact details here 👉 mind.org.uk/information-supp… ^Elen

The government say they want to help people with mental health problems get back into work. If so, they need to be serious about investing in chronically underfunded mental health services. And they need to meet with the experts. We await the full details of the consultation. 3/3

The Prime Minister’s speech has shown once again that the Government has a worrying blindspot over both the causes of the mental health emergency and the support available for those who are suffering. There is an important conversation to be had about the risks of overmedicalising distress, but that should be about how we respond to distress - not underplaying or denying its existence in the first place. There are a range of factors driving the rise in mental ill health, including the cost of living crisis, rising inequality, the legacy of the pandemic, implications of the ever-changing technological landscape and the chronic under-resourcing of mental health services. We know more people than ever before are reaching crisis point and this is placing unprecedented strain on services, particularly services for children and young people. This requires a comprehensive policy response from the Government, with a combined focus on prevention, investment and reforms to services. Not tokenistic measures that risk harming some of the most vulnerable people in our society. theguardian.com/politics/202…

If you've had a bad day, just try reading this magnificent newspaper article out loud.

It really should not be this hard to find an accessible hotel room. Why can’t hotels put their access details on their websites #Accessibility #hotels If you know anywhere in Great Yarmouth please let me know

It’s Children’s Mental Health Week and it’s so important for us to encourage our children to share their thoughts and feelings about their mental health and to support one another. #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek #MentalHealth

RT @HMD_UK: Today is #HolocaustMemorialDay, the international day to remember all those murdered during the Holocaust, under Nazi persecuti…

Thank you to Mayor of #Cambridge, @JennyssWood for coming to see our Blue Smile stand at @MillRoadFair and supporting children's mental health across #Cambridgeshire. #MillRoadWinterFair