Petition · past parliament
Increasing the funding for Mental Health within the UK
Rejected
17 signatures
What the petition asks
Mental health effects 1 in 4 people at some point in their lives.
The government need to invest more into mental health, equipping organisations such as the NHS with the appropriate resources and individuals to deal with such issues FULLY, so that they don't reoccur.
The government need to invest more into mental health, equipping organisations such as the NHS with the appropriate resources and individuals to deal with such issues FULLY, so that they don't reoccur.
'The number of people with a mental health condition admitted to hospital as an emergency is likely to reach its highest level ever this winter, a former health minister has warned.'
Mental Health trusts in England have seen their budgets fall by more than 8% over the the course of this parliament.
At the same time, 'referrals to community mental health teams, which help people avoid being admitted to hospital, have risen nearly 20%' (Source: The Guardian.)
Mental Health trusts in England have seen their budgets fall by more than 8% over the the course of this parliament.
At the same time, 'referrals to community mental health teams, which help people avoid being admitted to hospital, have risen nearly 20%' (Source: The Guardian.)
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
Timeline
| 25 Jan 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 25 Jan 2016 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
17
Status
Rejected
Rejected
25 Jan 2016
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.