Reforming the Mental Health Act: Independent review to draft bill
A timeline of reforming the Mental Health Act up to the draft Mental Health Bill, including the independent review, white paper, and pre-legislative scrutiny.

A Backbench Business debate on Mental health first aid in the workplace is scheduled for Thursday 17 January 2019. This debate is set to take place in the main Commons chamber.
Mental health first aid in the workplace (195 KB , PDF)
The Conservative Government under Theresa May has made commitments to spread the use of mental health first aid (MHFA) in schools and amongst the wider population. There have been calls to make MHFA mandatory in the workplace. Although not obligatory, the Health and Safety Executive’s First Aid guidance was updated in November 2018 to encourage employers to think about their employees’ mental health and wellbeing needs.
This pack explains Government policy further and brings together related news articles and further reading.
Mental health first aid in the workplace (195 KB , PDF)
A timeline of reforming the Mental Health Act up to the draft Mental Health Bill, including the independent review, white paper, and pre-legislative scrutiny.
The Mental Health Bill [HL] will have its second reading on 19 May 2025. This briefing provides background to the bill and an overview of its main provisions.
The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill 2024-25 is scheduled to have its report stage in the House of Commons on 16 May 2025.