Yesterday, the Government rushed its newly titled Universal Credit Bill through the House of Commons. The Bill contains cuts to… more
News Type: Justice and inequalities
Why the mental health sector should be doing more to protect trans rights
A call to action from NSUN, co-signed by: Centre for Mental Health, The McPin Foundation, Mental Health First Aid England®,… more
NSUN responds to NHS England’s new Principles on Digital Technologies
On 7th February 2025 NHS England (NHSE) published new principles on the use of digital technologies in mental health inpatient… more
NSUN responds to indefinite ban on puberty blockers
On 11th December 2024 the Department of Health and Social Care extended its temporary ban on puberty blockers for trans… more
National campaign aims for step change in disability justice
We all want a decent quality of life for ourselves and those we care about. Yet two million Disabled people… more
NSUN’s CEO writes to Wes Streeting
In July 2024, the General Election landed us with a new Labour Government. Shortly after the election results, Wes Streeting… more
NSUN statement on the General Election: our hopes
People living with mental ill-health, distress, and trauma can face additional barriers when accessing their voter rights. This is especially… more
New NSUN research report: Menstrual health in psychiatric inpatient settings
NSUN has today published a new report exploring experiences of menstruation within psychiatric inpatient settings. This study examined staff and… more
NSUN responds: mental health and benefits reform
In recent months the Government has attempted to blame economic policy on Disabled people — including increasingly targeting those with… more
NSUN supports recommendations from new Medact report, ‘Criminalising Distress’
Medact have published a new report, ‘Criminalising Distress‘, which builds on the work of the StopSIM coalition to explore both… more
Disability and Migration network condemns Rwanda Bill
The Safety of Rwanda Bill has passed its remaining parliamentary stages. This follows a long fight from campaigners to challenge… more
NSUN responds to the Cass Review
Last week, the final report from the Cass Review was published. At NSUN we stand in solidarity with trans people,… more