A huge thank you to all the people living in secure services and their families & carers who responded to our COVID-19 survey in the Spring. We have now published a report of our findings, alongside areas for further consideration for services here:

People living with severe mental illness are currently being prioritised for the Covid-19 vaccine. If you are offered the vaccine by your GP, it’s a great chance to protect yourself from the virus – like Ian did. Find out more 👉 https://t.co/054AhE45W2

📢 Alongside the @EHRC, we've produced some detailed guides that explain your rights when you're detained under the Mental Health Act. Find out more and download the guides for free 👇 https://t.co/grwzsz2JeT

📢 With the vaccine rollout out for priority group 6️⃣ starting soon, it’s great to see from our survey that at least 75% of people severely affected by mental illness plan to receive the #Covid19 vaccine. Find out more about the vaccine 👉 https://t.co/054AhE45W2

Our very own @ianmcallaghan rocking a rainbow & unicorn bow tie to present the Outstanding Service User Involvement award and speak of the power of hope @nsuawards #NSUA2020

'If you don't like the way people tell your story... tell your own' Thank you for sharing these wise words @burmic 👏👏👏 #NSUA2020

We are so excited to attend today's virtual National Service User Awards ceremony. Good luck to all the finalists! #NSUA2020

Letter in today's Times on how vital mental health social care is in the context of the spending review @charitablemark @paulfarmermind @DrAdrianJames @KathyRobertsMH @SeanDugganMHN @_Sarah_Hughes_ @markrowland77 https://t.co/K6JoCLHWwV

Did you know? We have a new webpage on the @Rethink_ website! Find more information about us here:

🗣️ "I was so excited to be back with my family at last... Then the Government announced a complete Lockdown." #Covid19 has affected people in secure services enormously. Read about what impact it had on one person's plans to live independently 👇 https://t.co/ESrplLlynI

'We live in hope'- read the Recovery and Outcome Team's reflections for the Time Capsule addition of the Y&H networks newsletter by clicking below! @Rethink_ @ianmcallaghan @HashamGaby

The Yorkshire and Humber Network have also said a massive thank you to everyone who has worked in secure services during the Pandemic in this Lockdown Special: Staff Supplement that can be found here; https://t.co/frsr99nfrF #COVID19 #Heroes #ThankYou

"The emotional burden of witnessing and experiencing racism and fighting for justice during a pandemic is weighing heavily on Black people right now." @MetroUK have compiled an excellent list of mental health resources specifically for Black communities. https://t.co/k5MiXqNZDM

Thank you to @involvemelotts for sharing this with us <3

We've found these tips from Imogen in the @Pituitary_org 's recent blog really helpful and we hope you do too. Click below for the link to the blog ⬇️

📢 We know #COVID19 has made it hard for people living with mental illness - and carers - to get the support they need. This is your chance to tell us what's really happening for you. Complete our survey to help us understand how services should respond. https://t.co/ejpxODX3aY

📢 The government are planning on making temporary changes to the Mental Health Act > https://t.co/A7Tm7zVDOS In the coming days we will provide more information on what this means for people living with mental illness and their carers. For now, here's our initial response 👇

‘What does real recovery-if that’s the right word- actually look like, and how can it be assessed?’ A great article from @nytimes today on the need to develop more person centred assessments of recovery: https://t.co/NXvYOPobjr

The @CareQualityComm annual report on the Mental Health Act is out today. You can read it here: https://t.co/mN7AwPVgD7 Below is our comment from CEO @charitablemark 👇