Regional Network for people with lived experience of mental health difficulties.
Who we are
North East together is a user-led, regional network by and for people with lived experience of mental health difficulties living in North East England. Our aim is to improve mental health services, challenge stigma and speak out about the issues that affect us.
Since its creation in 2012, North East together has delivered a wide range of activities ranging from the sponsorship of plays written and performed by people with lived experience, to campaigning against welfare reform and working with public health practitioners to bridge the existing gap in life expectancy between mental health service users and the rest of the population.
Our Manifesto
What we, people with lived experience of mental health difficulties, users of mental health services, carers, families and friends need:
- No More Work Capability Assessment
- Fund Services that Meet Our Needs
- Support us in Meaningful Activity
- Make Mental Health Everybody’s Business
Recent Work
Due to receiving a grant from National Mind, we have been able to develop our network which has enabled some great pieces of work. We have made some exciting links with new organisations and groups across the region including through our small grants programme.
North East together prides itself on being a grassroots, user led organisation. We have been concerned about the growing impact of the cost of living crisis and use of Oxevision across inpatient wards in the region. We were aware that these issues have been important to members and have therefore been a focus of our work for the year.
In the last year we have strengthened our position as the only regional network by and for people with lived experience. We visited several groups to have conversations about what the current issues are for people with lived experience across the region. We have two spaces on the North East and North Cumbria Lived Experience Board. This has enabled us to have a voice with decision makers, network with peers across the region and learn from and with each other. We strive to be accountable to our membership and the wider user and care population and use our platform responsibly.
North East together Membership
Membership is free, confidential and open to everyone. If you are interested in knowing more about mental health, or if you want to work with others with experience of mental health conditions, joining North East together can help you.
Click here for our secure membership form.
Or for more information email us at hello@netogether.co.uk
Become a Supporter
North East together Supporter Form
Or for more information email us at hello@netogether.co.uk