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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) affects 1-2% of people in the UK. It is a powerful and destructive mental health condition. Despite its severity, OCD is treatable with the right support and evidence-based treatment. Yet, we face a crisis of neglect—OCD is invisible in our healthcare system. The Data Gap: Our... Prime Minister: Take Action for OCD Dear Keir Starmer, We write to you as the UK’s leading charity for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), representing hundreds of thousands whose struggles remain largely unseen within our healthcare system. OCD is a serious mental health condition with debilitating effects, driven by distressing intrusive... Read more
The OCD Action Helpline is an unbiased source of information and support for people with OCD and the people in their lives. We offer a safe and understanding space where people affected by OCD can find out more about the condition, what can help, and how to access the right... Read more
View PDF version here . If someone you live with or are close to is struggling with OCD, this is likely to impact on you. As a carer, whether paid or unpaid, you are entitled to support, with both caring and your own wellbeing. Watching a loved one struggle with... Read more
View PDF version here . CAMHS offers mental health and psychological support to young people up to the ages of 16 or 18, depending on your local area. The term Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) has now been replaced throughout the NHS by Children and Young... Read more
View PDF version here . Primary level healthcare involves all services that are available directly to you as a first point of contact. For OCD this includes your GP surgery and the primary care mental health team. The NICE guidelines recommend this step for support around management or initial treatment... Read more