Petition · past parliament

Approved Mental Health Professionals are underpaid and under resourced.

Closed 1,894 signatures

What the petition asks

There has been a huge increase in the need for AMHP services and there are scant resources.
Staff are undervalued, underpaid and isolated. Support from agencies is reduced. Service users are suffering. Beds in MH units are scarce and miles away. There is significant risk of harm to AMHPs and service users. There is no recognition of the importance of the AMHP role in maintaining safety within the community and addressing acute mental illness. Resources are being withdrawn. AMHPs need re evaluation in salary and support

Timeline

2 Aug 2016 Petition opened for signatures
2 Feb 2017 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 1,894
Status Closed
Opened 2 Aug 2016
Closed 2 Feb 2017

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.