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National Survivor User Network @nsunnews.bsky.social · 2d

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 · 2d

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 · 2d

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 · 2d

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 · 2d

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 · 2d

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 · 2d

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 · 2d

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 · 3d

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 · 7d

📢 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 · 8d

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 · 9d

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 · 9d

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 · 9d

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 · 10d

"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 · 13d

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 · 13d

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 · 21d

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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Greater Manchester Coalition of Disabled People @gmcdp.bsky.social · 15d

Benefit Tips Social!
Wednesday, October 15・6:00pm
Online and In Person at Proud Trust
Includes Pizza and creative social session!
Book Now
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/benefits-t...

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Recovery in the Bin @ritb.bsky.social · 14d

www.turn2us.org.uk/policy-campa...

Experiences of the UK social security system

How the experience of accessing benefits support impacts claimants and the overall effectiveness of the social security system.

www.turn2us.org.uk

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Asylum Magazine @asylummagazine.bsky.social · 14d

www.medact.org/2025/blogs/t...

Healthcare as a site of violence

Towards abolishing borders and violence in healthcare - Medact

An abolitionist approach to health offers a vision where care is accessible to all, and violence no longer defines the systems that affect our wellbeing.

www.medact.org

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Migrants Organise @migrantsorganise.bsky.social · 14d

📌🎉Solidarity & community this Saturday in London!

Join the Migrant Connections event for workshops, collective learning, 🎈kids activities and a community spirit - FREE

✊ Info below⬇️

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Disability Rights UK @disrightsuk.bsky.social · 14d

💥Jam-packed DPO newsletter going out on Monday!

Work for a DPO or user-led organisation? Sign up to our monthly DPO newsletter, which goes out on the last Monday of every month.

Sign-up here👇
www.disabilityrightsuk.org/sign-our-dpo...

Sign up for our DPO newsletter

www.disabilityrightsuk.org

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National Survivor User Network @nsunnews.bsky.social · 16d

Thanks so much for sharing! 😊

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Blue @bluehmgn.bsky.social · 16d

important work to be done here :) apply!

National Survivor User Network @nsunnews.bsky.social · 21d

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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National Survivor User Network @nsunnews.bsky.social · 16d

Thank you for sharing 😊

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