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NSUN contributes to Civil Society report highlighting current toxic debate around Human Rights

The UK is undergoing a Human Rights Check. This happens every 4.5 years, as part of the Universal Periodic Review… more

Queen’s Speech promises to reform mental health legislation

‘My Government will reform mental health legislation and ensure that mental health is prioritised in the National Health Service in… more

Queen’s Speech promises to reform mental health legislation

‘My Government will reform mental health legislation and ensure that mental health is prioritised in the National Health Service in… more

Tribute to Philip Morgan (1965 – 2017)

The Survivors History Group has honoured Philip Morgan (1965 – 2017) who sadly passed away in the Spring of 2017…. more

Remembering Patricia Chambers

It is with great sadness that we share the news that our friend and colleague Patricia Chambers died last year…. more

Tribute to Robert Dellar (1964 – 2016)

A fierce intellect and a pioneer activist – A compassionate activist, author, artist and comrade, Robert Dellar (1964 – 2016)… more

Theresa May’s first speech of 2017 focused on mental health

In her first speech of 2017 at the Charity Commission’s annual lecture on Monday 9 January,the Prime Minister spoke of… more

NSUN joins over 160 groups asking the Prime Minister not to abandon the Human Rights Act

Along with 163 other groups, we have signed a letter drafted by the British Institute of Human Rights (BIHR) asking… more

Concerns for our Human Rights

The United Nations have published a highly critical report which states austerity policies introduced into welfare and social care by the… more

UN to investigate if British Government’s welfare reforms violate Human Rights

The United Nations have launched an investigation into whether Iain Duncan Smith’s disability benefit changes have led to “grave or… more