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  • Important Changes Coming Soon
    Wednesday, August 11, 2010 - 15:52

    Important information for all Open-Up users: we will soon be making some key changes to this website.

    The main part of these changes will involve removing all existing discussion groups and replacing them with new ones. We have had some great content posted on the site since it started, but we are hoping that by creating new groups we will be able to encourage more discussion on this area of the site.

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  • Changing Minds - anti-discrmination conference in Milton Keynes
    Thursday, March 25, 2010 - 16:10

    On Thursday 8 April, Changing Minds, a one-day event to explore anti-stigma campaigning in Milton Keynes will take place at the Old Lecture Theatre, Open University, Walton Hall, Milton Keynes, from 9am - 4pm.

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  • Open Up conference 2010 - call for contributors
    Monday, March 15, 2010 - 17:56

    We're looking for people with direct experience of mental distress to contribute to our June conference. We need people who want to share best practice in running anti-discrimination projects or pass on their practical skills to others.

    Please visit our brand new conference page for more information.

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Latest Open Up blogs

  • The Capabilities Approach & a Draft Request for an Apology!
    Monday, August 30, 2010 - 20:22
    Philip Clark
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    I instinctively like this "Capabilities Approach"  approach, although I feel it is a little too subjective! However, I am very supportive of the conclusions ~ i.e. a public apology from Psychiatrists and services. I am afraid that the conclusions re. recovery & personalisation are all too correct!

    Do take a look at the Powerpoint presentation about the "Capabilities Approach" at this webpage:  http://tinyurl.com/32t7mf8

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  • Open Up conference blog - our Chair has her say
    Thursday, June 3, 2010 - 15:05
    Open Up Conference
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    This week we're very lucky to have our conference chair Tina Coldham blogging for us. Tina is a very experienced mental health campaigner and consultant, and we think she's just the person to keep everyone in order on the day! We're really pleased to have her on board. Read what she has to say about her role at the conference and what she's looking forward to below...

    Hi all, it's Tina Coldham calling!

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  • Open Up conference blog - the exhibitions
    Friday, May 28, 2010 - 16:25
    Open Up Conference
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    Hi everyone, I'm Terese, the Open Up administrator, you may have seen me around on the website before.

    It's been brilliant to have Charlotte from the Conference and Training team on board in organising this conference because it means I haven't had to manage all the admin. In fact, I've hardly had to do any of it, for which I am eternally grateful!

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