We are at an exciting stage of change and development, having finished a period of deep reflection and review. After 10 years in post Sarah Yiannoullou is standing down as Managing Director and managing the recruitment of a new CEO. We are also looking to recruit new Trustees. Find out more here. Read more
An important recent development is that work is now occurring on indicators for the 33 Articles which make up the UNCRPD. The idea is that these can then be used to demonstrate further what the UNCRPD means in practice and to track a country’s progress with implementing it. Read more
Commission on Social Security UK: Looking for the Call for Solutions? Led by Experts by Experience, the commission is a project set up to find out how the government could make the welfare benefits system better. The Commissioners want to hear thoughts and ideas for a better welfare benefits system – especially from people with experience of the system Read more
Reflections on the Mental Health Act Review and its recommendations. The points we will be raising as members of the Mental Health Act Review Advisory Group. Read more
Read our account of a meeting between Sarah Newton MP and six Disabled Peoples' Organisations (DPOs): Inclusion London/the Reclaiming Our Futures Alliance, NSUN, the Equalities National Council, Disability Wales, Independent Living in Scotland and Disability Action Northern Ireland. Read more
EHRC call for interviewees for their inquiry into the experiences of disabled people within the criminal justice system. The inquiry will address whether disabled defendants’ needs are identified; what reasonable adjustments, if any, are made; whether there are particular barriers or helpful factors; what recommendations should be put forward. Read more
Read about the joint working and co-operation between organisations led by disabled people (DPOs) at an international level. Read more
Undercover filming by a reporter for the BBC Panorama Programme has revealed highly offensive attitudes and language about patients amongst Whorlton Hall staff, intimidation and mockery of patients and an unacceptable use of restraint. Read more
The Money and Mental Health Policy Institute launched a report about particular difficulties which people with mental health diagnoses/in mental distress have when trying to navigate the benefits system. Read more
Committee for the UN Convention against Torture (UNCAT): Read the findings and recommendations and responses to the NSUN submission. Read more
NSUN contributes to the Examination of the UK Government's Adherence to the UN Convention Against Torture (UNCAT) Read more
User-led organisations across the country are continuing to close, with the sector even facing a “real threat of extinction”, leading networks have warned this week. Read more
Following the Mental Health Act Review, NSUN members and friends are invited to supply evidence relevant to chapter three of the Mental Health Code of Practice (2015), which provides guidance about the use of a human rights and equality approach under the MHA. Read more
NHS England published the NHS Long Term Plan, setting out how they will make the NHS fit for the future, stating the long-term plan could save up to 500,000 lives over the next decade. Read more
Here's an update of the contacts made with politicians and TUC members about human rights issues, including those related to the Mental Health Act Review Read more
A short report on the launch event for Independent Review of the Mental Health Act final report 6 December 2018. Read more
NSUN has read the final report of the Independent Review of the Mental Health Act, published this week, so you don't have to Read more
The English National Hearing Voices Network (HVN England) is publishing an alternative report, today, to coincide with the launch of the government’s report on its Review of the Mental Health Act. Read more
Here is a summary of the main recommendations of the Independent Review of the Mental Health Act, our views on the recommendations and some of our work during the process. Read more
The final report of the Independent Review of the Mental Health Act was published today. The recommendations are steps toward a better situation, but they are only that. At best they improve what is already in place; but they aren’t the end point for the change needed. Read our response. Read more
'Punitive, mean spirited and callous' - the view of Philip Alston, UN Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights, on Britain's austerity policies. Read more
'I have never before received so many submissions in advance of a country visit and I believe this level of engagement indicates a real appetite for a discussion about poverty and human rights in the UK' Read more
Following the launch of the SRN Manifesto and review of the future of SRN with NSUN, we are now re-advertising for up to four new members of the SRN Working Group. We are looking for people with a range of different experiences and interests and from different communities to help develop the SRN. The working group meets and communicates online, and the positions are currently voluntary. Read more
Despite a meeting in July between NSUN representatives and the Review Chair and Vice Chairs, little has changed. We continue to have strong misgivings about the Review in human rights terms. NSUN has now written a further letter of strong concern to the Review Chair and Vice Chairs and, this time, is contacting politicians as well. If you agree with our concerns, please support NSUN’s campaign by sending the letter to your MP Read more