- Professor of Citizen Participation, University of East Anglia
More and more of us have experience or know someone with experience of being discriminated against. The personal is political.
This shift in focus on social care funding could inject some honesty into the system.
The people most affected must be involved in designing the solutions.
After Brexit, we need inclusive conversations.
Too many older people are restricted from receiving state help for their care needs.
On welfare reform, it’s a question of listen and learn.
The experts assess whether the claims in the Liberal Democrats’ manifesto align with the evidence.
The Lib Dems are making a big noise about mental health – but their manifesto’s pledges are too thin to be taken seriously.
The Liberal Democrats would pump more money into mental health. But there is no sign of them actually changing the system.
Foundation essay: This article on the state of mental health services is part of a series marking the launch of The Conversation in the UK. Our foundation essays are longer than our usual comment and analysis…
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