News that 4Sight, the only community based support group for black men who have used mental health services will be forced to shut up shop has caused alarm among health campaigners.

The vigil held outside Brixton police station last Saturday evening to mark the second year since the tragic death of service user Sean Rigg, has pushed the issue of unexplained deaths in custody up political agenda.

The decision to axe X-Factor hopeful Shirlena Jonhnson because of she has a history of mental illness has been slammed by community activists and health campaigners.

New research shows that there is growing public support for alternatives to short-term prison sentences for offenders who have mental health issues.

Monday 23^rd August will mark the 12^th year since UNESCO initiated the International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its abolition.