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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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  • Website Update: Posting Guidelines
    Monday, March 1, 2010 - 11:16

    Important news for all www.open-up.org.uk users - we have now finalised some simple guidelines for anyone who wants to write in discussion groups, on blogs, or on their or other users' profile pages.

    The guidelines are designed to ensure this website remains a safe and constructuve space where users can support each other to challenge mental health discrimination. You can download them from our network page. Please ensure you read them before posting content on our site.

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  • Harmless launch
    Friday, February 26, 2010 - 19:18

    Open Up East Midlands Initiative Harmless will be launching their fantastic book, In Our Own Words on Monday 1st March in Nottingham.

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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 - working with filmmakers
    Friday, May 21, 2010 - 17:56
    Open Up Conference
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    It's Helen again this week, with a quick update before I head off for the weekend.

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  • Open Up Conference blog - Speakers Announced!
    Friday, May 14, 2010 - 11:36
    Open Up Conference
    anti-discrimination, attractions, content, events, Open Up Conference
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    Hello, I'm Brigid, the Open Up Project Manager, and together with Charlotte I'm overseeing the planning and production of the Open Up anti-discrimination conference.

    My team and I have been working hard over the past few weeks to select content that will stimulate and inspire our delegates. We ran an applications process for contributors and we approached some people directly. We're now close to confirming our programme - it's shaping up to be an exciting day! Read on to find out what we've got lined up...

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