The SUN Network is here to empower you to use your lived experience to shape and improve mental health and drug and alcohol support services across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.
We believe that your voice matters. By sharing your experiences, you can help develop, change, and influence the way support is delivered by the NHS, GP surgeries, hospitals, local charities, public health, police, ambulance services, and local councils.
How can you get involved?
- Give feedback on support you’ve received or tried to access.
- Join one-off projects working alongside GPs and other professionals in mental health and addiction.
- Represent the voice of people with lived experience at meetings or workshops.
- Write guest blog posts or create videos about your journey.
- Get creative by helping design or deliver training, or by creating leaflets and posters.
- Share your ideas and experiences in a supportive, open environment.
Who can benefit?
- Anyone with lived experience of mental health challenges or drug and alcohol use.
- Carers, family members, and supporters.
- People interested in co-production and improving local services.
What difference can you make?
- Influence community mental health care, crisis support, suicide and self-harm prevention, eating disorder services, and drug and alcohol support.
- Help shape resources, training, and service delivery for the better.
- Be part of a welcoming, friendly team that values your input and supports you every step of the way.
Accessing the service:
There is no cost to get involved. You can contact us by phone, email, or in person at our office. We welcome everyone and will support you to share as much or as little as you feel comfortable with.
Ready to make a difference?
Contact us today or visit our website to find out about current opportunities and how you can get involved.