Anxiety UK says it is “disappointed” with blue badge scheme response
Thousands of Blue Badge parking permit holders who suffer from an anxiety or mental health disorder are set to lose out when the government introduces new eligibility criteria this year as part of its welfare reforms. One of the country’s leading mental health charities, Anxiety UK, has said it is “disappointed” with the decision and [...] (Source: ANXIETY UK News)
Source: ANXIETY UK News - February 9, 2013 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: news
New national OCD treatment centre
A unique new NHS specialist treatment centre for OCD and Anxiety is to be launched through a partnership between the University of Bath and Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Trust (AWP) led by Anxiety UK clinical advisor and OCD-UK patron, Professor Paul Salkovskis. Based in South Bristol the Centre for Specialist Psychological Treatments of Anxiety [...] (Source: ANXIETY UK News)
Source: ANXIETY UK News - February 8, 2013 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: news
Anxiety UK response to NICE draft guidelines for social anxiety
Anxiety UK, one of the country’s leading anxiety and disorder charities, has submitted its response to the draft National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidelines on the treatment of social anxiety disorder. The proposed guidelines are broadly welcomed by Anxiety UK although they have raised concerns regarding the use of computerised CBT and [...] (Source: ANXIETY UK News)
Source: ANXIETY UK News - February 4, 2013 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: news
Understanding Anxiety booklet launched by Anxiety UK
A new resource to help guide sufferers through the mystery of anxiety and provide them with a greater understanding of what anxiety really is. Written by Anxiety UK’s CEO, Nicky Lidbetter, the guide has been developed alongside input from a wide range of Anxiety UK members, volunteers and clinical advisors. The booklet is packed full [...] (Source: ANXIETY UK News)
Source: ANXIETY UK News - February 2, 2013 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: news
Retail redundancies spark concerns at Anxiety UK
One of the country’s leading mental health charities, Anxiety UK, has raised concerns that not enough is being done by employers and administrators to support staff facing redundancy. The recent run of redundancies in the retail sector with closures at HMV, Blockbuster and Jessops has left over 9,000 staff this year alone facing a worrying [...] (Source: ANXIETY UK News)
Source: ANXIETY UK News - January 25, 2013 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: news
Blue Monday PR ‘stunt’ belittles mental health issues says Anxiety UK
A leading charity that deals with anxiety and other mental health related issues, Anxiety UK, has criticised the ‘Blue Monday’ campaign and labelled it a PR ‘stunt’ that belittles mental health issues. The third Monday in January was given the tag of ‘Blue Monday’ in 2005 as part of a publicity campaign by a travel [...] (Source: ANXIETY UK News)
Source: ANXIETY UK News - January 21, 2013 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: news
Anxiety UK will call Blue Monday a “PR Stunt”
Anxiety UK will tomorrow call Blue Monday a PR ‘stunt’ that belittles mental health issues – a full statement will be available on our web site on Monday morning. (Source: ANXIETY UK News)
Source: ANXIETY UK News - January 20, 2013 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: news
Why being a member makes sense says Anxiety UK
Research into the cost of talking therapy has highlighted the benefits of Anxiety UK’s support package, with the cost of treatment saving a member on average up to £480 over the course of six sessions. Anxiety UK has negotiated a discounted fee tier for supporters to access therapy based on household income levels, ensuring that [...] (Source: ANXIETY UK News)
Source: ANXIETY UK News - January 18, 2013 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: news
Anxiety UK welcome the launch of new E4 series My Mad Fat Diary
Anxiety UK has welcomed the launch of a new TV series on channel E4 that it says will help bring mental health issues in young people into the mainstream and help reduce the stigma attached to such conditions. Set in the mid-90s the new show, My Mad Fat Diary, will take a humourous but honest [...] (Source: ANXIETY UK News)
Source: ANXIETY UK News - January 15, 2013 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: news
Anxiety UK criticise “insensitive” Jobcentre and calls for review of all agoraphobia related policies
Anxiety UK has questioned bosses at an Essex Jobcentre that have insisted that a 22-year old unemployed agoraphobic woman must attend face to face meetings with its staff. The case was highlighted in the national media after Jobcentre staff insisted that Jen Lant would not be allowed to continue to attend meetings via videolink. As [...] (Source: ANXIETY UK News)
Source: ANXIETY UK News - January 11, 2013 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: news
Make a difference in 2013!
Since the New Year, Anxiety UK has been contacted by several generous individuals, wishing to raise funds for the charity. This is vital income that ensures we can continue to provide essential services to thousands of people affected by anxiety in 2013 and beyond. There are a number of things you can do to raise [...] (Source: ANXIETY UK News)
Source: ANXIETY UK News - January 3, 2013 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: news
