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Government's poor mental health response is a slap in the face to rural workers and communities News Published 3 Nov 2023 Government says rural communities do not require targeted mental health support
New government fund for suicide prevention launched English charities can apply for up to £750,000 from a government fund to deliver support and suicide prevention services