WISH

Today, on #InternationalWomensDay we are reminded why we still need this. Please consider supporting a woman to take the first step in her counselling journey with £5. www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/charity-cl...

Wish crowdfunder to continue vital women’s therapy | Tower Hamlets Slice Women’s mental health charity Wish in Bethnal Green is crowdfunding to continue vital therapy for women following the charity's closure.

"The team behind this org has done remarkable, often unseen work. This is personal to me, as for 22 yrs I have watched my mum walk alongside women through experiences & challenges many of us can barely imagine – in #prison, secure #hospitals & the community."
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We are preparing our LAST newsletter. If you have memories with WISH 💙, art work, poetry or your story you want to be included please email 2celebratewish@gmail.com or write to 15 Old Ford Road, London E2 9PL. Or DM to leave voice message. #memories #prison #psychhospital

We have loved reading the messages people have left in the crowdfunder for Harmonia to allow women to finish counselling. Please consider donating a few £. Also, wellbeing sessions will be available.

When WISH closed 34 women were mid counselling journey. Kelly & Penny have come together to provide the service for them to finish & students to finish their hours.
As the only org giving 24 sessions in TH free.

Please consider giving a few £. Thank you 🙏🏻

www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/charity-cl...

Please consider writing something for our last newsletter: memories about WISH, a funny story, a personal story, a piece of art, we welcome it all. Send it in by post or email 2celebratewish@gmail.com. #memories #womensmentalheath

We are sad to inform that WISH is now closed after 40 years of advocating for women in the psychiatric and criminal justice systems. We want to thank everyone who has supported us and the women, especially women with lived experience. You've been amazing ❤️

Good thread. Sending 🩵 to all

This week, Pru, founder of WISH and Olga founder of Hibiscus came to our office to meet trustees and look at materials for the WISH archive. It's been a few years gathering docs. These 2 women were pioneers in their time fighting for advocacy and transparency for women in #prison & psych hospital.

From the archive. "Here is a pouch a woman in HMP Holloway made for me to carry things on my prison belt. So thoughtful and it holds memories for me". Penny. Women with nothing go out of their way to thank those who support them. #prison #mentalhealth

This is so important

Merry Christmas. Thank you to everyone who is working during this time, we hope you get a good rest later. Thinking of all our members, and others, detained in prison or hospital, away from family or friends. Peace to those who find the holiday period difficult. #NHSstaff #prisonlife #psychward

What a lovely present from a woman in the Community Link Project. She designed and made it herself. It changes colours and a client said it is soothing and calming. We wish you all peace and tranquillity as this time of year is difficult for many of us. #Peace🕊

On a community visit yesterday. Look at these amazing decorations all designed and hand made by a client. She said, " I don't drink or smoke, this is what I do". Sending Good Wishes to all.
#Christmas #goodwill

How many sleeps are there till the Christmas holidays? So many things to think of before then 🥱
donate.giveasyoulive.com/charity/wish

Please help us to connect with our members over the holiday period. We used the wrong QR code last time 😳. Just £2 pays for 2 Christmas cards and a stamp. Its so important for women in #psych Hospital and #prison to know someone is thinking about them. Thanks 😍#supportingwomen #christmasgiving

On #InternationalVolunteersDay we want to say thank you to all our amazing volunteers. Our counsellors are dedicated and make all the difference to our service. Thank you all ❤️

Its ##GivingTuesday. Please sponsor a women leaving prison to begin counselling at our Inside Out Project. We are grateful for any £❤️. Our user-led experience helps women to feel safe & comfortable to begin. Our guidelines allow for difficulties on release: probation, housing & health appointments.

On World Kindness Day look out for an opportunity to spark a little kindness. Tag someone who makes your world a little brighter. ❤️
#WorldKindnessDay

Yes, If only there was more OT available for #mentalhealth in the community as well.

My occupational therapist gave me hope when I had none. That's why I became one She saw me as a person rather than a mental health inpatient. Now I work to help other people in the same situation I was in

Sharing this again on #WorldOccupationalTherapyDay. Being labeled "difficult to engage" exacerbated feelings of hopelessness until an OT treated the patient as a person, not an illness, and gave hope to recover from mental illness. #OT #SMI
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On #WorldMentalHealthDay it is ironic that the theme is access to services and that 30% of referrals come from local NHS services who are unable to provide a service to these women. They have funding, we don't. Our waiting list is growing unfortunately. donate.giveasyoulive.com/charity/wish

Blog submission guidelines We accept pitch submissions from NSUN members (individuals with lived experience of mental ill-health, distress, or trauma as well as user-led groups).

NSUN is now open for blog pitches on an ongoing basis!

For the chance to be published on the NSUN Members' blog and receive £150, find out more and submit your pitch via the page below.

www.nsun.org.uk/our-members/...

Samaritans volunteers could quit if branches are closed, say local directors Charity’s board accused of failing to listen ahead of decision expected this weekend on ‘future-proofing’ plans

Closing Samaritans branches might impact volunteers availability & wellbeing. Working from home with such distressed people and no-one to talk to or be near could be difficult. So many people rely on @samaritans.bsky.social , this could really impact the service.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

Everyone severely affected by mental illness deserves a good quality of life, no matter their circumstance.

It was Suicide Prevention Day yesterday. Here is a reminder to us all to dig deeper if you are not sure if someone is alright. Every day should be #SuicidePreventionDay. How are you? #Blueskymentalhealthmatters #userled

Autoimmune psychosis. A reminder to always check for physical health too.

Have you ever felt unsafe or uncomfortable on a bus?

We’re supporting a new survey called Your Voice Matters that invites women and girls to share their experiences – anonymously – to help make bus transport safer for everyone.

👉 Take the short survey: shorturl.at/d4ck5

We’re looking for a Campaigns and Membership Officer to join our small but passionate team. If you can help us amplify women’s voices and grow our user-led membership, we’d love to hear from you! Apply by 30 June or share with your network! womenatwish.org.uk/job

We’re looking for a Campaigns and Membership Officer to join our small but passionate team. If you can help us amplify women’s voices and grow our user-led membership, we’d love to hear from you! Apply by 30 June or share with your network! womenatwish.org.uk/job