A ‘new phase’ for Starmerism is fairly similar to the old phase – only worse. ANDREW MURRAY takes a look
The scourge of restrictive practices in mental health care: ‘It just muted me’
The lack of NHS mental health provision for young people has led to many placements, out of sight and out of mind, in so-called ‘specialist,’ privately run units. This comes at great cost for all involved, writes RUTH HUNT
Macron is seeking a centrist replacement for the pro-austerity French PM, while the emergence of the grassroots Bloquons Tout movement means for the left there’s a period of struggle ahead – and all to play for, writes BILL GREENSHIELDS
The Met Police arrested a staggering 890 people, many elderly, disabled, and even blind in a single demonstration — all to back up the government’s unhinged campaign against non-violent civil disobedience at the behest of Israel, writes CLAUDIA WEBBE
The people of Palestine need our solidarity in actions not words – trade unionists must give them our full support in their darkest hour, writes DANIEL KEBEDE
Investing the £75 billion slated for defence spending on a green new deal, healthcare and education would create jobs and help communities far more than weapons spending, argues UCU general secretary JO GRADY
BEN CHACKO reports on fears at TUC Congress that the provisions in the legislation are liable to be watered down even further
ALTHOUGH the NHS hands over vast sums to independent mental health service providers, those who have lost loved ones or have been damaged by long periods of restrictive practices, often have to fight to be even acknowledged — let alone get real justice.
For those who have been in these units either as patients or staff, there’s a feeling of relief they have survived. But they also have a need to share their stories, to add further weight to the call to shut these expensive units down and end unsafe restrictive practices.
Steph had a dream of working in mental health, using her own personal experiences and in turn, helping those who are going through similar turmoil.
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