Time to Change are looking for people to share their stories to appear on their website or feature in their new advert. 

Time to Change is an anti-stigma campaign run by the leading mental health charities Mind and Rethink Mental Illness funded by the Department of Health and Comic Relief .  

These two charities decided to work together, combining their knowledge, skills and expertise, in the biggest attempt yet in England to end the discrimination that surrounds mental health. 

If you have a story to tell about how you’ve seen someone through the bad times – or you want to celebrate someone who’s helped you, read more about how to get involved here: http://www.time-to-change.org.uk/node/59891

Their website includes helpful tips and blogs, including a really insightful and interesting post around what depression feels like. Read it here: http://www.time-to-change.org.uk/blog/what-does-depression-feel-like

The third UK Disability History Month is taking place from 22nd November to 22nd December 2012. 

The theme for this year is “Changing Lives, Changing Times, Challenging the Ideas that Lead to Hate Crime”. This will give the chance to explore the history of attitudes and how disabled people’s lives have been marked by change.

The launch event will be taking place on Thursday at 5.30-8.30pm at The Abbey Centre, 34 Great Smith Street, London, SW1P 3BU.

Speakers on the night include Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson, with entertainment from the hilarious Mat Fraser, and a drinks reception with an excellent opportunity for networking.

The event is open to all, but places are limited, so please rsvp to info@ukdisabilityhistorymonth.com to confirm your place.

The seventh annual Stonewall Awards were held at the V&A last night recognising individuals and organisations who work tirelessly to improve the lives of lesbian, gay and bisexual people in Britain and around the world.  

Almost 10,000 Stonewall supporters voted for Reverend Giles Fraser to receive the Hero of the Year Award as an inspirational faith leader who supports gay people. Read a recent article from Rev. Fraser here: http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/belief/2012/jun/12/church-of-england-gay-marriage

See information about the Awards from Stonewall here: http://www.stonewall.org.uk/media/current_releases/8182.asp