Reflecting on 5 Years Joanna Holmes reflects on five years leading Íø±¬ÃÅ’s CYPF policy work, UK achievements, and her new focus on safeguarding. Íø±¬ÃÅ staff blogs.
World Mental Health Day – our joint statement News Published 10 Oct 2024 We’ve joined with other counselling and mental health organisations to issue a joint statement in support of NHS staff for World Mental Health Day
Big increase in urgent referrals of children to mental health services NHS Digital data shows alarming increase in number of children and young people waiting for therapy
Coronavirus: Report shows toll on children's mental health News Published 22 Oct 2020 New figures underline importance of our school counselling campaign, says our CYPF Lead
Campaign trail: Get involved Journals Published 24 Apr 2020 "... a fantastic opportunity to give your views on how counselling and psychotherapy fit within the NHS". Regular column by Matthew Smith-Lilley. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, April 2020
Leading the way Journals Published 31 Aug 2023 Divisional news, including updates from Íø±¬ÃÅ’s CYPF Lead Jo Holmes and Íø±¬ÃÅ CYPF Executive Committee chair Emma Davies. Íø±¬ÃÅ Children, Young People and Families, September 2023
Policy briefing: Sending a message to government Journals Published 21 Jan 2020 In his regular column Matthew Smith-Lilley says the recent election presents us all with the opportunity to send every MP the clear message that counselling changes lives. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, January 2020
Call for investment in crucial early intervention as suicide rates reach highest level in 20 years News Published 30 Aug 2024 We’re urging the government to recognise that access to psychological therapies is a crucial part of suicide prevention
Valuing the costs of sessional work and ensuring counsellors get paid accordingly News Published 20 May 2024 Our Children, Young People and Families Lead, Jo Holmes discusses the TAC platform's impact on expanding employment opportunities for Íø±¬ÃÅ members and reaching vulnerable populations in diverse settings. Íø±¬ÃÅ staff blog