UKCP is leading a campaign for a comprehensive update of the NICE guideline to treat generalised anxiety and panic disorder in adults. Last week, we were joined by over 70 organisations, individuals and parliamentarians to call for a comprehensive update of this guideline.

We're calling for a comprehensive update to give people experiencing anxiety a real choice of treatment.

In a new blog, our CEO @jonlevett.bsky.social sets out why this must change: ow.ly/7XQM50YFC0p #MentalHealth #Anxiety (2/2)

The NICE guideline for treating anxiety hasn't been meaningfully updated since 2011. Since then, rates of anxiety have steadily risen, yet the treatment options available on the NHS remain severely limited. (1/2)

UKCP Conference 2026 – Threads across the divide: weaving connections in a fragmented world

Both in-person and online tickets are now available. View our full programme and book your place: ow.ly/gVsm50YEW1s #Psychotherapy #UKCPConference2026 (2/2)

UKCP Conference 2026 is coming to Mary Ward House, London, on Friday, 19 – Saturday, 20 June and online.

Hear from Susie Orbach, Professor Eamon McCrory, Dr Paula Hall, Dr @lindafinlay.bsky.social and more on what it means to connect in a fragmented world. #ThreadsAcrossTheDivide (1/2)

But there’s much more to be done. We’re calling for a preventative, person-centred approach that:
- offers early support, starting from perinatal and antenatal care
- designs services with and for local communities
- breaks down barriers to therapy training to grow the NHS workforce. (3/3)

UKCP welcomes announcements that support children and families to live healthier and happier lives, including:
- abolishing the two-child benefit cap
- increasing the number of mental health support teams in schools
- expanding the Young Futures Hubs and Family Hubs offer. (2/3)

The Education Committee and Health and Social Care Committee is consulting on children and young people’s mental health, what support is available and how we can support every child and young person to thrive. (1/3)

He brings a background spanning education, policy and professional standards and is currently CEO of the Association for Project Management. Read the full announcement: ow.ly/KFjw50YC9w7 (2/2)

We're pleased to welcome Prof Adam Boddison OBE as the new independent chair of the Partnership of Counselling and Psychotherapy Bodies (PCPB). (1/2)

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We will continue to campaign so that everyone seeking treatment for anxiety has equal access to a choice of treatments.

Read the parliamentary response here: ow.ly/oRNj50YBIOu (3/3)

There is still more work to do. People with anxiety cannot afford to wait any longer. We need action now. (2/3)

The government has confirmed that NICE will consider updating the guideline for treating anxiety following our letters.

This is a significant win for the 75+ organisations, academics, practitioners and policymakers calling for change. (1/3)

I have to turn anxiety patients away because the NHS won’t offer them the right care | LBC Increasing treatment options would be highly beneficial for both patients and clinicians, writes Ellen Dunn

Our coalition leader, Ellen Dunn, writes for @lbc.co.uk on why the time for NICE to act is now: ow.ly/khFN50YBaCJ (3/3)

NICE guidelines shape how care is delivered in the NHS. We are leading a campaign for NICE to update the guideline for treating anxiety that is failing both patients and clinicians. (2/3)

Nearly half a million people sought NHS treatment for anxiety and stress last year. Yet less than half significantly recovered. (1/3)

UKCP Conference 2026 – Threads across the divide: weaving connections in a fragmented world

Our speaker line-up includes Susie Orbach, Mamood Ahmad, Sheetal Amin, Dr @lindafinlay.bsky.social and more.

Take advantage of our early-bird discount.

Book your tickets today: ow.ly/Uj3M50YAEJ9 #ThreadsAcrossTheDivide (2/2)

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Join us on Friday, 19 – Saturday, 20 June at Mary Ward House, London for Threads across the divide: weaving connections in a fragmented world. Online tickets will be on sale soon. #UKCPConference2026 (1/2)

UKCP Conference 2026 – Threads across the divide: weaving connections in a fragmented world

Speakers include Susie Orbach, Paul Hoggett, Dr @dturner300.bsky.social, Dr Paula Hall, Nick Totton and more.

Book your early-bird ticket before Tuesday, 31 March: ow.ly/X1eO50Yy6aS #Psychotherapy (2/2) #ThreadsAcrossTheDivide #UKCPConference2026

Our conference programme is now live – and early-bird tickets close on Tuesday, 31 March.

Join us on Friday, 19 – Saturday, 20 June at Mary Ward House, London for our conference, Threads across the divide: weaving connections in a fragmented world. (1/2)

UKCP is leading a campaign for a comprehensive update of the NICE guideline to treat generalised anxiety and panic disorder in adults. Last week, we were joined by over 70 organisations, individuals and parliamentarians to call for a comprehensive update of this guideline.

Find out why updating the anxiety guideline matters in a blog by our CEO, Jon Levett: ow.ly/s63s50YxF0K (3/3)

Despite a growing number of people experiencing anxiety, the guideline has not been meaningfully updated in over a decade.

It limits patient choice and fails to address access for people who face additional barriers to care (2/3)

Last week, we wrote to NICE calling for an urgent update to their guidelines for treating generalised anxiety and panic disorder (1/3)

NICE anxiety guideline campaign

People living with anxiety deserve action now.

Find out more from @ukcp.org.uk 👇
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The government has recently been focusing on getting people back into work. We believe this must also include real action to support people’s mental health. Everyone with mental health difficulties should be supported to achieve financial security and good health through employment support, social security and access to high-quality healthcare services.

People living with poor mental health must be supported through good employment, social security and access to timely, high-quality healthcare.

Read our blog on employment, financial security and mental health: ow.ly/p6WB50Ytlvg #MentalHealth (2/2)

📣 Our response to the Spring Statement: we welcome the chancellor's commitment to cut the cost of living and reduce child poverty.

Financial insecurity, poor housing and poverty can cause or worsen mental health conditions – but it will take more to deliver the structural change people need. (1/2)

UKCP research conference 2026 – The evolving psychotherapy profession: practice, ethos and community

Hear from research experts, explore themes including training, supervision, the medical model debate and anti-oppressive practice, and connect with fellow psychotherapy professionals.

Book your ticket: ow.ly/aB0y50YsOfg #Psychotherapy #Research

Join us on Saturday, 23 May, for the UKCP research conference – The evolving psychotherapy profession: practice, ethos and community.

A one-day online event showcasing emerging research in psychotherapy. (1/2)

NICE anxiety guideline campaign

At the heart of that problem is a guideline that hasn't been meaningfully updated in over a decade. It limits patient choice and fails to address access barriers for everyone who needs support. Our campaign wants to change this.

🔗Find out more: ow.ly/4hgh50Yri0i (3/3)

Yet, fewer than half reliably recovered (meaning they showed significant improvement in their symptoms) from the issue that brought them to therapy. That's not a minor gap in the system – that's a fundamental problem with how anxiety is being treated in the NHS. (2/3)

Nearly 500,000 people came to NHS Talking Therapies with anxiety or stress-related disorders in 2022-23. That's half a million people seeking help. (1/3)