Ministers have set out plans to create a network of nearly 200 community mental health centres and mental health A&Es by 2029.
Local Mental Health charity CPSL Mind released its new Strategy this week, Time For Action: Together for Mental Health, setting out the charity’s plans for the next five years (2026-2030).
Responding to the Government’s plans on community mental health support, CPSL Mind’s Chief Executive, Ashley Bunn, said, “Today’s news from the Government is a positive step forwards to supporting the mental health needs of our communities. It is a significant shift and is encouraging but is just the beginning of transforming the system. Our new strategy, Time For Action: Together for Mental Health highlights the urgent need to improve access and reduce crisis – helping people receive the right support at the right time. Our Good Life Service has been supporting people where they live to access drop-in mental health support for seven years. We hope the Government continues to listen to local charities, so we can support its plans. At CPSL Mind, we know just how important it is to create services in collaboration with local people who have experienced mental health challenges. The power of peer support cannot be underestimated, and we urge the Government to consider the role of charities in its new plans.
Adding, “We are at a pivotal moment. Demand for mental health support is rising; needs are becoming more complex, and too many people still reach services only at the point of crisis. We face the challenge of doing more with less, whilst maintaining a relentless focus on delivering the best possible outcomes for the people of Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and South Lincolnshire. By working in partnership with health services, social care, local authorities and the wider VCSE sector, we can all challenge and strengthen the system. Our partners are ready and willing to support, adapt, and step up to help deliver meaningful change.”
CPSL Mind is encouraging people to back its #TimeForAction campaign by making a donation to the charity.
Support today, can change tomorrow.
Help people receive the right support at the right time.
By donating £10 you will help CPSL Mind to answer calls to its enquiries line, providing someone with vital support and information about help in their area.
A donation of £25 will help CPSL Mind to train more volunteers like Belle to support people in the community, such as supporting people in the Good Mood Cafes. A £50 donation will help CPSL Mind to create new bespoke services to ensure the charity can continue to evolve and meet the needs of its diverse communities.
CPSL Mind believes that together, we can improve access, reduce crisis and build stronger, more resilient communities across our region.
To donate and support the #TimeForAction campaign Visit: https://www.cpslmind.org.uk/get-involved/donate/
You can watch CPSL Mind’s new short film and download the new strategy via the CPSL Mind here: https://www.cpslmind.org.uk/get-involved/campaigns/
To find out more about CPSL Mind’s services, including the Good Life Service, support for parents, and how to Get Help Now, visit: www.cpslmind.org.uk
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For further information and/or to arrange an interview with a spokesperson from CPSL Mind, please contact:
Olivia Hubbard, Communications and Engagement Manager
Email: Olivia.hubbard@cpslmind.org.uk
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About CPSL Mind
Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and South Lincolnshire Mind (CPSL Mind) is the local mental health charity in Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and South Lincolnshire and supports local people in their recovery from mental health challenges, promotes wellbeing, and campaigns against stigma and discrimination.
We believe that no-one should have to face a mental health problem alone. If you are facing difficulties with your emotional or mental health and are looking for support on your road to recovery, we are here for you. http://www.cpslmind.org.uk
August 3, 2026
