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Poverty is one of the biggest drivers of poor mental health – so this work really matters. But there was no mention of mental health at all. And here’s the problem: there’s still no clear plan to tackle the mental health crisis. 2/6

No published strategy. No guarantee of adequate funding. No promise to cut waiting lists. No commitment to deliver Young Futures Hubs everywhere they’re needed. 3/6

Mental health makes up 20% of all ill health – but only receives 9% of NHS spending. And that share is falling. Without stronger protections, mental health will keep slipping behind other areas of care. 4/6