May 16, 2019 | General News, Mental Health
Kevan hosted an event for the Mental Health Foundation in Parliament for the launch of their Body Image Report.
The event took place during Mental Health Awareness week and was attended by Jackie Doyle-Price MP, the Parliamentary Under Secretary of …
Jan 11, 2019 | Community, Mental Health
Kevan visited Derwentside Mind in Stanley to meet with staff and to discuss the support they provide in the local area.
For further information about the support available, please see their website at www.derwentsidemind.co.uk…
Apr 27, 2018 | General News, Health & Social Care, Mental Health
Kevan attended the official opening of the North East Autism Society’s new Short Break Lodges at New Warlands Farm at Holmside.
Kevan said:
“It is great to support the work of the North East Autism Society. I think this is …
Feb 28, 2018 | General News, Mental Health
On 27 February, Kevan spoke in an Urgent Question on the Care Quality Commission’s report, “Monitoring the Mental Health Act in 2016/17”.
The CQC report found that too many patients subject to the Mental Health Act continue to experience care …
Feb 13, 2018 | Community, Health & Social Care, Mental Health
Kevan visited Rhythm Not Blues to thank the volunteers for their work and to present them with their cheque from the Big Lottery Fund.
Rhythm Not Blues is open to everyone but is particularly focused on supporting people who suffer …
Dec 1, 2017 | Health & Social Care, Mental Health
On 30 November, Kevan spoke in a House of Commons debate on mental health and suicide within the autism community.
Kevan welcomed the debate, having recently raised with the Health Secretary and Prime Minister the issue of waiting times for …