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Film and TV charity unveils landmark mental health principles for UK industry
EntertainmentHealth•February 26, 2026 at 8:00 AMNational

Film and TV charity unveils landmark mental health principles for UK industry

By Nadia Khomami Arts and culture correspondent•The Guardian - UK News

Move comes after 35% of sector workers surveyed described their mental health as ‘poor’ or ‘very poor’The Film and TV Charity has unveiled a landmark set of principles for safeguarding mental health in what’s been called a “watershed moment” for the UK creative sector’s duty of care to its production community.The principles are the result of a collaboration between the charity and more than 45 industry organisations, including all the public service broadcasters, studios, leading streamers, production companies and trade unions. Continue reading...

Move comes after 35% of sector workers surveyed described their mental health as ‘poor’ or ‘very poor’

The Film and TV Charity has unveiled a landmark set of principles for safeguarding mental health in what’s been called a “watershed moment” for the UK creative sector’s duty of care to its production community.

The principles are the result of a collaboration between the charity and more than 45 industry organisations, including all the public service broadcasters, studios, leading streamers, production companies and trade unions.

Continue reading...

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