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We work with people using mental health, learning disability, autism, and drug & alcohol services. To represent and include them in service decisions.

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The SUN Network @thesunnetwork.bsky.social · 10h
Hear our recovery stories and see real people bring recovery to life in their own words. 📽️ zurl.co/ufSLs #RecoveryWorks @changegrowlive #RecoveryMonth2026
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Jared's Advice: Peeling Back Recovery
#SUNAddictionRecoveryStoriesThe rest of Jared’s story here:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL62-YmNoMVdXQ3x-5c82NFyznIHAiFt97and more of our Addiction ...
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The SUN Network @thesunnetwork.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
John Salisbury from @blackcatradio interviewed Lois to hear about our 'Mental Health and...' event on 7th October. Head to zurl.co/Cutz3 on Thursday between 2pm and 4pm to hear the interview. You can also use the QR code below to book your space at the event.
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The SUN Network @thesunnetwork.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Culture, religion and spirituality can shape how people understand mental health and seek support. Hear lived experiences and share ideas for improving services at our free event on 7 October in Brampton. Limited places. Book yours here 👉 zurl.co/ecNd3 Free lunch included!
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The SUN Network @thesunnetwork.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Have your say on mental health and care in Peterborough. Join the Health and Care Forum on 29 October, 10am–12.30pm, to share your experiences and ask questions. No booking needed. Details here 👉 zurl.co/8XkAS
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The SUN Network @thesunnetwork.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
How can support services be shaped with, not just for, the people who use it? Hear lived experiences and join the mini co-production workshop at our free 'Mental Health and…' event on 7 October in Brampton. Book your place here: zurl.co/3rUTH Free lunch included!
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The SUN Network @thesunnetwork.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Listen, learn, share and connect at our free 'Mental Health and…' event. Hear lived experiences, join workshop conversations and meet/network with others over lunch. Wednesday 7 October, Brampton. Places are limited, please book here: zurl.co/D12Oi
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The SUN Network @thesunnetwork.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
KC had the privilege of joining one of Arlene's Friends and Family groups where folks shared their lived experience of loved ones alcohol and other drug struggles. zurl.co/ZiS71 📽️ zurl.co/F0Z9h #RecoveryMonth2026 @changegrowlive
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The SUN Network @thesunnetwork.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Returning to work can feel daunting, especially if anxiety, lack of mental wellbeing or confidence are getting in the way. Waythrough’s free St Neots event on October 8th offers one-to-one advice, employment support and help with next steps. Find out more on Keep Your Head 👉 zurl.co/hwUbR
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The SUN Network @thesunnetwork.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Mental health and addiction are often closely connected. Hear lived experiences of alcohol and other drug use, then help explore how support could improve at our free event on 7th October in Brampton. Limited places. Book yours here 👉 zurl.co/NXmty Free lunch included!
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The SUN Network @thesunnetwork.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
@cambsrecovery has free groups for those affected by alcohol or other drugs. Building Bridges are for family members to find you are not alone and share real perspectives from real people's recovery. zurl.co/ALRoc #RecoveryMonth2026 zurl.co/spo1C
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The SUN Network @thesunnetwork.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Culture, religion and spirituality can shape how people understand mental health and seek support. Hear lived experiences and share ideas for improving services at our free event on 7 October in Brampton. Limited places. Book yours here 👉 zurl.co/ecNd3 Free lunch included!
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The SUN Network @thesunnetwork.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Hear our recovery stories and see real people bring recovery to life in their own words. #RecoveryWorks @changegrowlive #RecoveryMonth2026 📽️ zurl.co/UHrg3
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The SUN Network @thesunnetwork.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
How can support services be shaped with, not just for, the people who use it? Hear lived experiences and join the mini co-production workshop at our free 'Mental Health and…' event on 7 October in Brampton. Book your place here: zurl.co/3rUTH Free lunch included!
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The SUN Network @thesunnetwork.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Walkies for Wellbeing is coming to Ferry Meadows 🐾 Join CPSL Mind’s sponsored dog walk on 20th September and help raise funds for local mental health support across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. Read more on Keep Your Head 👉 zurl.co/b9KtY
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The SUN Network @thesunnetwork.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
@cambsrecovery has free friends & family groups for those affected by alcohol or other drugs. Check out Building Bridges. zurl.co/pcNTO Hear our recovery stories and see real people bring recovery to life in their own words. 📽️ #RecoveryMonth2026 @changegrowlive
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The SUN Network @thesunnetwork.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Feeling low in confidence or struggling with your mental wellbeing? Lifecraft’s free Step-Up Coaching Programme in Cambridge offers an introductory training day & the chance to access 4 fully funded coaching sessions. 18th September. Booking essential: maria@lifecraft.org.uk
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The SUN Network @thesunnetwork.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
🧠 The Mood Disorders Research Clinic offers access to take part in research opportunities for adults in Cambridgeshire & Peterborough living with depression, bipolar or other mood disorders. Find out more and explore local mental health support via Keep Your Head 👉 zurl.co/kv3EX
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The SUN Network @thesunnetwork.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
The RCE Wellbeing Hub’s new September–December timetable is here 🍂 Join free courses on anxiety, stress, sleep, confidence, mindfulness, loneliness and more, with online and some Huntingdon sessions. Find out more on Keep Your Head 👉 zurl.co/gILMd
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The SUN Network @thesunnetwork.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
You don’t have to know exactly what to say to support someone who is struggling. On World Suicide Prevention Day, find advice, local suicide prevention support and help for people bereaved by suicide 👉 zurl.co/sfOZJ
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The SUN Network @thesunnetwork.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
📹 KC recorded Roy sharing his story of addiction, homelessness, recovery and more. Watch this space to see and hear his story soon. 📅 #RecoveryWorks #GetInspired @cambsrecovery zurl.co/fdkfF
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The SUN Network @thesunnetwork.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
12th September is the yearly Recovery Walk to celebrate Recovery Month in Bradford zurl.co/bVL53 #RecoveryWorks #RecoveryMonth2026.🚶 @changegrowlive Hear our recovery stories and see real people bring recovery to life in their own words. 📽️
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The SUN Network @thesunnetwork.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Listen, learn, share and connect at our free 'Mental Health and…' event. Hear lived experiences, join workshop conversations and meet/network with others over lunch. Wednesday 7 October, Brampton. Places are limited, please book here: zurl.co/nIU3b
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The SUN Network @thesunnetwork.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Worried about someone but unsure how to start the conversation? For World Suicide Prevention Day, we’re sharing advice and local support for anyone affected by suicide or suicidal thoughts. Find out more on Keep Your Head 👉 zurl.co/krB4C
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The SUN Network @thesunnetwork.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Mental health and addiction are often closely connected. Hear lived experiences of alcohol and other drug use, then help explore how support could improve at our free event on 7th October in Brampton. Limited places. Book yours here 👉 zurl.co/7fpWo Free lunch included!
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The SUN Network @thesunnetwork.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
12th September is the yearly Recovery Walk to celebrate Recovery Month in Bradford zurl.co/aFz3g #RecoveryWorks #RecoveryMonth2026.🚶 @changegrowlive Hear our recovery stories and see real people bring recovery to life in their own words. 📽️ zurl.co/PgzN0
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The SUN Network @thesunnetwork.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
World Suicide Prevention Day is 10 September. Talking openly about suicide can help challenge stigma and make it easier for people to seek support. The latest Keep Your Head article shares local help and resources across Cambs and Peterborough 👉 zurl.co/Qxa1G
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The SUN Network @thesunnetwork.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Hear a science based approach to abstaining from alcohol, other drugs, gambling or other behaviours by separating the urges as 'IT' from one's own identity: zurl.co/Jabxu . #RecoveryWorks #RecoveryMonth2026 @cambsrecovery
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The SUN Network @thesunnetwork.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Culture, religion and spirituality can shape how people understand mental health and seek support. Hear lived experiences and share ideas for improving services at our free event on 7 October in Brampton. Limited places. Book yours here 👉 zurl.co/JLLOy Free lunch included!
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The SUN Network @thesunnetwork.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Free Healthy You training is available for professionals, volunteers and community-facing staff across Cambridgeshire. Topics include smoking, mental health, alcohol awareness and Making Every Contact Count. Places are limited, so book soon 👉 zurl.co/KMDlE
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The SUN Network @thesunnetwork.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
How can support services be shaped with, not just for, the people who use it? Hear lived experiences and join the mini co-production workshop at our free 'Mental Health and…' event on 7 October in Brampton. Book your place here: zurl.co/rBYZz Free lunch included!
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The SUN Network @thesunnetwork.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Are you autistic, an ADHDer or waiting for a diagnosis? If this feels like you, and you've tried to get help for any mental health or wellbeing challenges, we'd like to hear from you. Contact Rachel: 📧rachel.nightingale@sunnetwork.org.uk 📞07521 993 364
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The SUN Network @thesunnetwork.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Listen, learn, share and connect at our free 'Mental Health and…' event. Hear lived experiences, join workshop conversations and meet/network with others over lunch. Wednesday 7 October, Brampton. Places are limited, please book here: zurl.co/I0sGj
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The SUN Network @thesunnetwork.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Are you living with Parkinson’s or supporting someone who is? Join Parkinson’s UK in Chatteris on 4 September for information, advice and a chance to meet local organisations. There’ll also be exercise tasters, a research update and free light lunch. Book via email 👉 jmwilson@parkinsons.org.uk
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The SUN Network @thesunnetwork.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
The RCE Wellbeing Hub’s new September–December timetable is here 🍂 Join free courses on anxiety, stress, sleep, confidence, mindfulness, loneliness and more, with online and some Huntingdon sessions. Find out more on Keep Your Head 👉 zurl.co/CAtM6
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The SUN Network @thesunnetwork.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Today is International Overdose Awareness Day. Lianne shares how surviving an overdose became a turning point, but recovery took time. Her message is clear: there is no shame in getting help. Watch: zurl.co/Y5VqA #IOAD2026 @overdoseday.bsky.social
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Lianne's Overdose Shame & Recovery
Content warning: Lianne's story discusses overdose, which some viewers may find upsetting. #IOAD2026More stories of overdose and Naloxone here: https://youtu...
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The SUN Network @thesunnetwork.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Overdose is preventable. Timely access to care and support, education and life-saving interventions can reduce harm and save lives. Let’s keep learning, speaking openly and acting. #IOAD2026 #EndOverdose
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The SUN Network @thesunnetwork.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
@changegrowlive has expertise on treatments, prevention and understanding overdose. For example, "Naloxone can safe a life from heroin, methadone, Co-codamol, nitazines or Fentanyl overdose. #IOAD2026
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The SUN Network @thesunnetwork.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
Naomi shares her experience of naloxone and why access to it matters. Listening to lived experience helps us understand overdose, challenge stigma and respond with compassion. Watch part one: zurl.co/8V1Zw #IOAD2026
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Naomi's experience of Naloxone, part 1
Content Advisory: Naomi talks about her experience of drug overdose and seeing a life saved by naloxone, so some of the topics discussed may be upsetting to ...
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The SUN Network @thesunnetwork.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Overdose can affect people from every walk of life. And behind every statistic is a person. This International Overdose Awareness Day, let’s replace judgement with understanding and act with compassion. #IOAD2026 #25YearsStillNeeded
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The SUN Network @thesunnetwork.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Culture, religion and spirituality can shape how people understand mental health and seek support. Hear lived experiences and share ideas for improving services at our free event on 7 October in Brampton. Limited places. Book yours here 👉 zurl.co/Cop2Y Free lunch included!
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The SUN Network @thesunnetwork.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Do you have lived experience of mental health or drug and alcohol services in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, or care for someone who does? If you also have co-production experience, we'd love to hear from you about helping deliver The SUN Network's training! ✉️ enquiries@sunnetwork.org.uk
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The SUN Network @thesunnetwork.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Today, we remember those who have died through overdose and acknowledge the grief felt by the people who loved them. We also act with compassion, share knowledge and work to prevent further harm. #IOAD2026 #EndOverdose
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The SUN Network @thesunnetwork.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
How can mental health support work better for autistic people and people with learning disabilities? Hear lived experiences and join the workshop at our free 'Mental Health and…' event on 7 October in Brampton. Limited places. Book yours here 👉 zurl.co/IF79D Free lunch included!
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The SUN Network @thesunnetwork.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Content note: this video discusses overdose. For International Overdose Awareness Day, JH shares how naloxone and someone willing to use it saved a life. Overdose is preventable. Watch 👉 zurl.co/X8uge @OverdoseDay @International Overdose Awareness Day #IOAD2026
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JH saved her partner’s life with Naloxone.
Content warning: JH's story discusses overdose in detail, which some viewers may find upsetting. #IOAD2026More stories of overdose and Naloxone here: https:/...
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The SUN Network @thesunnetwork.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
International Overdose Awareness Day marks 25 years in 2026. Yet it is still needed. Behind every statistic is a person, someone loved and valued. On 31 August, we remember, we act and we continue together. #25YearsStillNeeded #IOAD2026
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The SUN Network @thesunnetwork.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
How can support services be shaped with, not just for, the people who use it? Hear lived experiences and join the mini co-production workshop at our free 'Mental Health and…' event on 7 October in Brampton. Book your place here: zurl.co/3TrI1 Free lunch included!
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The SUN Network @thesunnetwork.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
🧠 The Mood Disorders Research Clinic offers access to take part in research opportunities for adults in Cambridgeshire & Peterborough living with depression, bipolar or other mood disorders. Find out more and explore local mental health support via Keep Your Head 👉 zurl.co/2knsi
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The SUN Network @thesunnetwork.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Listen, learn, share and connect at our free 'Mental Health and…' event. Hear lived experiences, join workshop conversations and meet/network with others over lunch. Wednesday 7 October, Brampton. Places are limited, please book here: zurl.co/qSOR0
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The SUN Network @thesunnetwork.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Mental health and addiction are often closely connected. Hear lived experiences of alcohol and other drug use, then help explore how support could improve at our free event on 7th October in Brampton. Limited places. Book yours here 👉 zurl.co/1T2Jd Free lunch included!
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The SUN Network @thesunnetwork.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Want to understand more about dementia? Join a free Dementia Friends session at Cambridge Central Library on Saturday 22 August, 10.30–11.30am, and learn five key things everyone should know. Feel free to just drop in on the day.
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