📢 Calling all mental health campaigners! Do you know anyone who has done some amazing campaigning to support people living with mental illness in the last 12 months? Nominate them (or yourself) for a chance to win £1,000 👉 rethink.org/janey

When it works well, social care enables us to get out and about, socialise, work, volunteer and live the life we choose. Find out whether people in your area are getting care: 🔗 act.careandsupportalliance.com/page/151615/ac… ​ #ShowUsYouCare

💡 Human rights apply to all our interactions with UK governments and public bodies. 🔎 To show what this can look like in practice, we've put together info on how human rights come up in some of the areas we've worked on, such as health and social care: buff.ly/3Y6z0l6

Children are being referred to #NHS mental health services in England for anxiety at a rate of one every three minutes, after an alarming increase in referrals. There is an urgent need to support children and young people’s #MentalHealth and services. theguardian.com/society/articl…

Each year, members of the #HWAlliance undertake a range of projects in partnership with policy leads to address health inequalities in the communities they serve. The list of planned projects for 24-25 is now available to read 👉 bit.ly/3X5bKoQ

Well worth listening to these testimonies about solitary confinement. It’s truly horrific how people are treated. From Restraint Reduction Network vimeo.com/919149783/de4e…

Thanks to Dumfries & Galloway! What's Going On? for sharing news of our first pop-up shop, which will be opening up in Dumfries town centre next week. Advocates, joined by adorable puppy Theo, will be talking about the support available to access Social Security Scotland benefits. Full story: dgwgo.com/community-focu…

Our ground-breaking Autistic and OK toolkit is available for all secondary schools to download for free. The toolkit helps autistic pupils manage their mental health, whilst promoting understanding and acceptance of autism in school. Learn more: bit.ly/3OWqHox

"Social care contributes c.£60bn to the economy, more than agriculture & utilities..an industry in its own right. It's a partner to the NHS, deserving the parity of esteem. It's time for the government to “think social care first” across policy depts. theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

Today is #InternationalDayOfCharity and a chance to reflect on the fantastic contributions our communities make to countless charities each year. We wouldn't be able to do all our wonderful work without our supporters - so thank you to each and every one 🙏 #SupportCharity

Happy #ScottishChildrensHealthWeek! We provide benefits advocacy and independent advocacy services in Scotland, including supporting children to be heard in decisions about their care. More info here: voiceability.org/in-scotland And learn more about this important week below 👇

Blind and partially sighted people are refused access to hotels all too often. We've worked with @GuideDogs on a toolkit that helps guide dog users tackle this unlawful discrimination. If you're refused access, find out how we can help: rnib.in/GuideDogToolkit

“Our busiest advocacy service in Bedfordshire is our independent mental capacity advocacy." Team leader, Sally Hazeltine, speaks with Bedford Borough Council's Adult Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee about our local services. Read the full story: bedfordindependent.co.uk/free-health-ca…