The SUN Network

KC and Oliver with another colleague in front of helping stop smoking banner

Oliver told KC about @Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and South Lincolnshire Mind - CPSL Mind Stop Smoking work and its ongoing Good Mood Café at @The EDGE Café (every Friday morning).

The SUN Network are looking to update our Best Practice Guidance in Co-Production. If you have lived, carer or professional experience (or all three!) with co-production, we would love to hear from you

Contact us with any questions
📧enquiries@sunnetwork.org.uk
📱07521 993 364

Crises Cards in front of Lifecraft bunting at Mill Road, Cambridge

Have you seen our Crisis Cards around Cambridgeshire? KC found some at Lifecraft, which runs free groups where you can be yourself in a safe space. Their activities help us to connect, learn and strengthen our confidence. zurl.co/V27y2 @lifecraftcp.bsky.social #Connect

💚 Children’s Mental Health Week 2026 runs 9–15 February with the theme "This is My Place", focusing on belonging and inclusion for children and young people.

Details & info on how to self-refer to free support services in schools – read our news article 👉 zurl.co/S0FBn

#ChildrensMentalHealthWeek

Sew Positive has groups in Cambridge that meet to share sewing, get a mental health boost, enjoy being together without judgment, and practice friendly, gentle creating. Links here: zurl.co/tanQz and a helpful short video here zurl.co/C1ALe 😀 🪡

🧠 The Mood Disorders Research Clinic offers participation in research opportunities for adults in Cambs. & Peterborough living with depression, bipolar or other mood disorders.

Find out more and explore local mental health support via Keep Your Head 👉 zurl.co/hRNn3

📍 Are you a support service in Cambridgeshire? You can get your organisation featured on the Cambridge Resilience Web – a free digital map helping services connect and collaborate. It takes around 5 minutes to submit: zurl.co/vXUuQ

Angela runs a group in Cambridge supporting ADHDers

Angela told KC about an ADHD group of adults—whether diagnosed, self-diagnosed, or questioning—who meet up in Cambridge. See their Facebook group here: zurl.co/BihtW #YouAreNotAlone #ConnectForSupport #StrengthInNumbers

🧡 Natasha shares her powerful journey through mental illness, multiple hospital admissions and recovery.

Her story is about survival, resilience and the quiet hope that carried her through. Even long journeys can lead somewhere brighter.

Read here 👉 zurl.co/5RsUC

💚 The Active Men’s Hub offers a welcoming space for men to stay active, connect with others and support their mental wellbeing. Join sport and fitness sessions, enjoy a cuppa and take time for yourself in a friendly, judgement-free space. Fridays, St Ives.

🎯 Gambling harm affects more than the person who gambles.

GamCare’s Way Forward offers free online groups for women impacted by others’ gambling & training for professionals to better support them.

Full details and access here 👉 zurl.co/0kfdA

Lifecraft's Lifeline is a confidential, anonymous crisis and support helpline that welcomes calls from people aged 17 or older living in Cambridgeshire or Peterborough. Calls are free on 0808 808 2121 📞📱☎️, open every day of the year from 11am – 11pm. zurl.co/14575

☕🛠️ Men: looking for connection and a friendly space to talk?

Men’s Shed at The Coneygear Centre, Huntingdon offers hot drinks, games and practical activities in a relaxed, supportive setting.

Join on Tuesdays 10.30–12 or Wednesdays 1.30–3.

Volunteer Cambs helps people in Cambridgeshire find the right fit to make a difference while building & strengthening their skills. Ring 07709741962 or email info@volunteercambs.org.uk and read more here zurl.co/nanAC #Don'tIsolate #ConnectForHealth #YouArentAlone

📢 Opportunity to shape change

People with lived experience of mental health conditions, ADHD or autism are invited to apply as a Lived Experience Partner on a national Independent Review. Deadline: 6 Feb.

Contact: england.lepprev@nhs.net

🧡 Natasha shares her powerful journey through mental illness, multiple hospital admissions and recovery.

Her story is about survival, resilience and the quiet hope that carried her through. Even long journeys can lead somewhere brighter.

Read here 👉 zurl.co/5RsUC

🎉 Congrats on reaching the end of #DryJanuary!

Whether you went alcohol-free all January or made positive changes for part of it, you’ve done something amazing for your health 💪

Celebrate your progress & keep the good habits going!

👉 zurl.co/u8DIC
@alcoholchangeuk.bsky.social

Last month, we delivered Co-Production training to aspiring band 6 nurses and social workers, exploring how lived experience can shape research and service improvement.

Interested in co-production? Get in touch or explore our training and resources 👉 zurl.co/ewSho

Chris took the time to share some things he's learned through his recovery journey here: zurl.co/Yq18J @The EDGE Café @Lifecraft, Cambridgeshire & Peterborough zurl.co/MbqDO What has helped you to get well and feel better? #RecoveryWorks #YouAreWorthIt

💚 Stepping Stones from CASUS supports children and young people affected by a parent or family member’s substance use

Tailored, non-judgemental support for under 21s. Referrals welcome from families, schools and professionals

More details here 👉 zurl.co/CRrFf

🙆‍♀️ Cambridge Women’s Aid are running a free Domestic Abuse Awareness & Effective Responses Workshop on Thursday 29 January, 10am to 2pm at the Meadows Community Centre. Open to everyone.

Details here: zurl.co/x22Se

From Addiction to Hope: Kevin’s Story with the Recovery Hub (Part 2 of 2) As a previous opiate user, Kevin talks openly about his challenges but emphasises how the Flettton Recovery Hub has been a lifeline. His words reinforce that...

Part 2 of 2

Kevin talks openly about his experience of opiate use and the challenges he faced, sharing how Fletton Recovery Hub became a lifeline for him.

Watch here 👉 zurl.co/2gP2V

His story is a reminder that recovery doesn’t have to be faced alone.

KC enjoyed seeing Anne in action. She is part of the @bpha team, supporting members of the community at the Trumpington Meadows Community hub on Fridays at 10am-12pm. zurl.co/8nVGk zurl.co/9JD3n

From Addiction to Hope: Kevin’s Story with the Recovery Hub (Part 1 of 2) As a previous opiate user, Kevin talks openly about his challenges but emphasises how the Flettton Recovery Hub has been a lifeline. His words reinforce that...

Part 1 of 2

Kevin talks openly about his experience of opiate use and the challenges he faced, sharing how Fletton Recovery Hub became a lifeline for him.

Watch here: zurl.co/qJ1e0

His story is a reminder that recovery doesn’t have to be faced alone.

You're in the home stretch! Just a few more days of #DryJanuary

Take a moment to reflect on everything you’ve achieved. Whether it’s clearer mornings, extra savings, or a healthier you, you’ve nailed it! 🎉

Let’s finish strong 👉 zurl.co/JIjCy

@alcoholchangeuk.bsky.social

Lifecraft’s free Step-Up Coaching Programme is back for 2026!

Open to adults with low confidence or mental health challenges, with an intro training day on 29th January in Cambridge. No pressure to continue after the training day.

Details and sign-up 👉 zurl.co/OzyYv

KC joined Simon for a free wellbeing walk in Trumpingdon Meadows. Find out about it and more on the CU Foundation website: zurl.co/g4pDf

Lois and Rachel visited Mental Health Supported Accommodations today to listen to what the residents and staff thought of the service, and hear their ideas for improvements. @CambsCC

🧡 Natasha shares her powerful journey through mental illness, multiple hospital admissions and recovery.

Her story is about survival, resilience and the quiet hope that carried her through. Even long journeys can lead somewhere brighter.

Read here 👉 zurl.co/5RsUC

Last month, we delivered Co-Production training to aspiring band 6 nurses and social workers, exploring how lived experience can shape research and service improvement.

Interested in co-production? Get in touch or explore our training and resources 👉 zurl.co/ewSho