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David and Goliath

Are local user run organisations still needed?Read more

Everybody has Mental Health

Our Vital Stories Campaign highlighted that everyone has mental health. Read Adam's Story hereRead more

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#steppingupforMH 3 Peaks Challenge resources

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#steppingupforMH - 3 Peaks Challenge

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Are you legally entitled to advocacy?

Take our quiz to see if you know who would be entitled to advocacy under the law?

The Importance of Community Advocacy

Not everybody has a legal entitlement to a Mental Health Advocate. This is why Community Advocacy is crucial to support those struggling with mental ill health. One service user explains the life changing impact Community Advocacy had on her life.

500/100 Challenge

The 500/100 Challenge is a exciting new fundraising campaign for VITAL. Take up the challenge & get involved.

Why we're vital

‘Because people are humans not just a diagnosis’ Value, Involve, Talk, Advocate, Link

Our key projects

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Katy Tate

Deputy Director

Sharon Cullerton

Director

Our approach

We are user run, we are experts by experience.

Rebecca Appleyard

Volunteer Co-ordinator

Haseeb Qamar

NHS Complaints Advocate

Jack Smith

Befriending Co-ordinator

Richard Tate

Lead Advocate