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Disability Rights UK @disrightsuk.bsky.social · 1h

🎨 Want to have your say and share your experiences of accessing creative spaces?

Join Make It Together – an online creative hangout for Deaf and Disabled people, hosted by artist, poet, author, Emma Major.

📅 5 Nov, 12–1pm
💻 Online on Zoom

Sign up now👇
www.creative-lives.org/Event/online...

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Tympanic & Frisketty @luckyerica3.bsky.social · 2d

This afternoon, @stopoxevision.bsky.social are giving evidence at the Lampard Inquiry into uee of Oxevision in wider context of 2,000 patient deaths at Essex Partnership NHS Trust between 2000-24. You can watch the live stream on YouTube here
www.youtube.com/@thelampardi...

The Lampard Inquiry

The Lampard Inquiry (formerly known as the Essex Mental Health Independent Inquiry) is a an independent statutory inquiry into the deaths of mental health inpatients in Essex.

www.youtube.com

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Hat (they/them) @hatporter.bsky.social · 5h

NHS confederation @nhsconfed.org

Sure, share the BBC news coverage of the Lampard Inquiry/ Oxevision but you have platformed Oxehealth / LIO health countless times and have them (and the legal firm representing them) listed as 'associates' on your website. Do you see the irony?

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Stop Oxevision @stopoxevision.bsky.social · 5h

BBC News - 'Possible' misuse of Oxevision monitoring system, trust admits - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

'Possible' misuse of Oxevision monitoring system, trust admits

The use of the monitoring system in mental health wards has been explored at the Lampard Inquiry.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Recovery in the Bin @ritb.bsky.social · 18h

www.bbc.com/news/article...

Lampard Inquiry: 'Grave concerns' about Oxevision monitoring system

It uses infrared sensors and cameras to monitor patients alone in their rooms, sending alerts to staff when it detects signs of distress.

www.bbc.com

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National Survivor User Network @nsunnews.bsky.social · 1d

NSUN connects, supports, and amplifies the voices and work of our members.

As the only user-led national mental health charity, all of our staff members and trustees have lived experience.

Apply to join us as a trustee by noon on October 27th.

www.nsun.org.uk/news/nsun-is...

NSUN is recruiting: Trustees, including Chair and Treasurer

We are looking for trustees, including a Chair and Treasurer, to help lead the only lived experience-led national mental health charity.

www.nsun.org.uk

National Survivor User Network @nsunnews.bsky.social · 5d

On #WorldMentalHealthDay, we once again ask whether sanitised awareness days are truly the solution to decades of chronic underfunding of statutory services, and the social and material conditions that continue to drive distress.

www.nsun.org.uk/when-world-m...

When World Mental Health Day is over, we will still be Mad

Each year, NSUN and its members witness the fleeting spark of attention which awareness days attract quickly fizzle back into inaction.

www.nsun.org.uk

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National Survivor User Network @nsunnews.bsky.social · 5d

Join the only user-led national mental health charity as a trustee!

We work to redistribute power and resource in mental health by connecting and amplifying the voices and work of the 5,000+ people and user-led groups in our membership.

Apply by noon on 27th Oct.

www.nsun.org.uk/news/nsun-is...

NSUN is recruiting: Trustees, including Chair and Treasurer

We are looking for trustees, including a Chair and Treasurer, to help lead the only lived experience-led national mental health charity.

www.nsun.org.uk

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National Survivor User Network @nsunnews.bsky.social · 8d

If you're interested in hearing about more opportunities like the ones above, subscribe to become an NSUN member for free, via the link below.

www.nsun.org.uk/our-members/...

Become an NSUN member

Our network is made up of individuals with lived experience of mental ill-health, distress, and/or trauma, as well as user-led grassroots groups.

www.nsun.org.uk

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National Survivor User Network @nsunnews.bsky.social · 8d

And finally, The Solidarity Fund is open for organisations in England dealing with the causes of inequality.

With an ongoing deadline, you can apply for between £1 million and £5 million in total.

www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk/funding/fund...

The Solidarity Fund | The National Lottery Community Fund

Funding in England for projects tackling root causes of inequality. We support lasting change led by people with lived experience, with projects that can grow and last.

www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk

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National Survivor User Network @nsunnews.bsky.social · 8d

The team at Recovery Partners are recruiting for Trustees with a passion for mental health and commitment to equality, inclusion.

This voluntary role is based mainly at home and involves between 8 and 12 hours of work per month.

Apply by October 24th!

reachvolunteering.org.uk/opp/trustees...

Trustees | Reach Volunteering

reachvolunteering.org.uk

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National Survivor User Network @nsunnews.bsky.social · 8d

Its Madness North West is a new initiative preparing to launch their first online exhibition, which explores survival, defiance, and creative rebellion against stigma and oppression.

Find out more and submit art for exhibition via the link below.

docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

docs.google.com

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National Survivor User Network @nsunnews.bsky.social · 8d

Attend the official launch of Centre for Mad Culture UK—a bold new space celebrating mad knowledge, mad voices, and mad creativity.

Taking place in Edinburgh on October 17th.

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mad-pride-...

Mad Pride, Mad Perspectives: Centre for Mad Culture UK launch night

Be part of the launch of Centre for Mad Culture UK — a night of bold art, powerful voices, and mad cabaret.

www.eventbrite.co.uk

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National Survivor User Network @nsunnews.bsky.social · 8d

If you're looking to add to your October reading list, take a look at our round-up of blogs, vlogs and more published in September.

www.nsun.org.uk/nsuns-septem...

NSUN’s September 2025 articles & blogs roundup

Here are all the articles, blogs, vlogs, and podcasts (and more) that we’ve shared in our weekly bulletins this month.

www.nsun.org.uk

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National Survivor User Network @nsunnews.bsky.social · 8d

NSUN is recruiting for trustees!

We're looking for people with a deep interest in how mental ill-health, distress and trauma connects with other social justice issues, such as disability and racial justice.

Apply by October 27th.

www.nsun.org.uk/news/nsun-is...

NSUN is recruiting: Trustees, including Chair and Treasurer

We are looking for trustees, including a Chair and Treasurer, to help lead the only lived experience-led national mental health charity.

www.nsun.org.uk

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National Survivor User Network @nsunnews.bsky.social · 8d

The weekly NSUN bulletin arrived in member inboxes yesterday!

If you haven't subscribed, scroll for an example of its contents: news, paid opportunities, free events and more for individuals with lived experience of mental ill-health, distress or trauma 🧵

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National Survivor User Network @nsunnews.bsky.social · 9d

NSUN is now open for blog pitches on an ongoing basis!

For the chance to be published on the NSUN Members' blog and receive £150, find out more and submit your pitch via the page below.

www.nsun.org.uk/our-members/...

Blog submission guidelines

We accept pitch submissions from NSUN members (individuals with lived experience of mental ill-health, distress, or trauma as well as user-led groups).

www.nsun.org.uk

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Advocate @weareadvocate.bsky.social · 13d

📢 BIC opportunities for barristers and chambers professionals!

Three ways to use your legal expertise for good:
1️⃣ Chair/Trustee – @nsunnews.bsky.social
2️⃣ Speaker – Education Training Foundation
3️⃣ Trustee – @thrombosisuk.bsky.social

🔗 Apply now: bit.ly/BICVol
#LegalVolunteering

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National Survivor User Network @nsunnews.bsky.social · 14d

Take a look at all of the articles, blogs, podcasts and more that we shared in our weekly bulletins in September.

Including writing from @johnpring.bsky.social, @asylummagazine.bsky.social, @healingjusticeldn.bsky.social and many more!

www.nsun.org.uk/nsuns-septem...

NSUN’s September 2025 articles & blogs roundup

Here are all the articles, blogs, vlogs, and podcasts (and more) that we’ve shared in our weekly bulletins this month.

www.nsun.org.uk

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Tympanic & Frisketty @luckyerica3.bsky.social · 14d

If you can be a person with good decision making and a heart for supporting user led groups, you can make projects like @notthevoiduk.bsky.social possible. I'm rooting for NSUN to find you. Please apply!

National Survivor User Network @nsunnews.bsky.social · 15d

NSUN is accepting applications for trustees until October 27th.

We are looking for people with a deep interest in how mental ill-health, distress and trauma connects with other social justice issues, such as disability and racial justice.

Find out more below.

www.nsun.org.uk/news/nsun-is...

NSUN is recruiting: Trustees, including Chair and Treasurer

We are looking for trustees, including a Chair and Treasurer, to help lead the only lived experience-led national mental health charity.

www.nsun.org.uk

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National Survivor User Network @nsunnews.bsky.social · 15d

NSUN is accepting applications for trustees until October 27th.

We are looking for people with a deep interest in how mental ill-health, distress and trauma connects with other social justice issues, such as disability and racial justice.

Find out more below.

www.nsun.org.uk/news/nsun-is...

NSUN is recruiting: Trustees, including Chair and Treasurer

We are looking for trustees, including a Chair and Treasurer, to help lead the only lived experience-led national mental health charity.

www.nsun.org.uk

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National Survivor User Network @nsunnews.bsky.social · 15d

"What would my life look like if I invested my time and energy elsewhere and stopped allowing the trauma that I experienced within the mental health system to shape what I choose to do with my life?"

Read our latest blog by @itsemilykaty.bsky.social.

www.nsun.org.uk/when-lived-e...

When Lived Experience Work Doesn’t Feel Like a Choice

There is the constant pull to do more, to fight for change, to try to make a difference, alongside a growing sense that the work itself is keeping me trapped.

www.nsun.org.uk

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John Pring, DNS @johnpring.bsky.social · 19d

UN calls for human rights assessment of government’s benefit cuts bill and mental health reforms
#UNCRPD #CRPD #UniversalCredit #MentalHealthBill
www.disabilitynewsservice.com/un-calls-for...

UN calls for human rights assessment of government’s benefit cuts bill and mental health reforms

Disabled experts from the United Nations have told the UK government to carry out a “comprehensive” assessment of the human rights impact of its universal credit cuts bill, further plans to reform …

www.disabilitynewsservice.com

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Alliance for Inclusive Education (ALLFIE) @allfieuk.bsky.social · 18d

FREE workshops on #DisabilityJustice ⚖️

Gain knowledge and tools for achieving rights and justice.

Join Edmore Masendeke for session 3 on UN convention #UNCRPD

- Date: Wednesday 1st October
- Time: 11am - 12pm
- Location: Online (Zoom)
- Access: BSL interpreters

Book now: tinyurl.com/5n7753wb

ALLFIE (the Alliance for Inclusive Education) invites you to a series of online workshops on the topic of Disability Justice. This series has been designed by and for Disabled people who want to deepen their understanding of movement building and activism within the Disabled People’s Movement. Each session will be led by Disabled activists who will share their knowledge, lived experiences, and practical tools for achieving rights and justice. Join us for free on Zoom and be part of the Disability Justice Journey!

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National Survivor User Network @nsunnews.bsky.social · 26d

Join NSUN as a trustee, chair or treasurer!

This is an exciting time to help lead the only lived experience-led national mental health charity. If you’re interested in social justice and bringing a critical perspective to the mental health sector, apply by 27/10/25.

www.nsun.org.uk/news/nsun-is...

NSUN is recruiting: Trustees, including Chair and Treasurer

We are looking for trustees, including a Chair and Treasurer, to help lead the only lived experience-led national mental health charity.

www.nsun.org.uk

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