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Annual celebration of community-led groups doing peer support🎉 PeerFest 2023 Thursday 7th September 2023 The Lowry Theatre, Manchester

 London, UK
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We’re so pleased to have welcomed everyone to The Lowry with the sounds of Brass Brass Brass 🎺 We’ve got a rwide ange of workshops, talks and activities that explore all facets of peer support and wellbeing coming up. #PeerFest2023 #peersupport  #peerfestuk #peerfestuk23
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Read our interview with Chris, one of the passionate individuals shaping the PeerFest Grants Panel. Discover their thoughts, experiences, and the passion driving our grant decisions. LINK IN BIO.
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🌟Introducing our PeerFest Grants Winners🌟 Meet Rain On Me Founded in 2018, Rain On Me provides a safe, confidential space for adults aged 18–35 to de-stress and explore their personal development through therapeutic arts.
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@peerfestuk Top do x
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Travelling back from #peerfest2023 what a day! So many connections & fundamental understanding, that sharing our lived experience is healing if it’s hiv, trauma, psychosis, pregnancy.. #peersupport works ! @MindCharity – at Macclesfield, England
Great sing4sane session letting love be let joy be let peace be! Melissa James is standing on a red carpet in the middle of attendees encouraging us to sing as we stand around in a circle and harmonise her Official Website — Melissa James | Singer-Songwriter | Official Website - http://melissa-james.com/

ALT Great sing4sane session letting love be let joy be let peace be! Melissa James is standing on a red carpet in the middle of attendees encouraging us to sing as we stand around in a circle and harmonise her Official Website — Melissa James | Singer-Songwriter | Official Website - http://melissa-james.com/

Our host for the day black liquorice is in front left of image ina sparkly black dress with a white and black made up face and a tall black beehive hair style, behind is the hexagon room at the Lowry decorated with lights

ALT Our host for the day black liquorice is in front left of image ina sparkly black dress with a white and black made up face and a tall black beehive hair style, behind is the hexagon room at the Lowry decorated with lights

Slide of statistics for the calabash project at George House Trust showing fantastic results such as 500% increase in number of men volunteering with GHT 34 men accessing counselling great work Jeff who is just in image bottom left

ALT Slide of statistics for the calabash project at George House Trust showing fantastic results such as 500% increase in number of men volunteering with GHT 34 men accessing counselling great work Jeff who is just in image bottom left

Final presentation from Lizzie explaining the benefits of peer support and her organisation heads2minds working in mental health in the NHS in Essex

ALT Final presentation from Lizzie explaining the benefits of peer support and her organisation heads2minds working in mental health in the NHS in Essex

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Thank you @peerfestuk for recognising our work with young people this afternoon. This recognition fuels our passion to continue making a positive difference in the lives of young people and reinforces our commitment to creating a mentally healthy and empowered generation.
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Humbled and honored to receive the Young People category award in the Marsh Awards. 🌟 Our first-ever award! Big thanks to @MarshAwards , @MindCharity , and @peerfestuk for their support! 🙏 Together, we'll keep changing young lives. 💪 #MarshAwards #peerfest23 #CTYNW
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Wow...thank you @peerfestuk @MarshAwards and @MindCharity ...our first ever award for our creative work around suicide prevention. We are incredibly grateful!
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@kmachin dropped by PeerFest today, took part in the Bollywood Dancing workshop, and caught up with old friends - keep an eye out for some first hand reflections over the next few days!
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We’re so pleased to have welcomed everyone to The Lowry with the sounds of Brass Brass Brass 🎺 We’ve got a rwide ange of workshops, talks and activities that explore all facets of peer support and wellbeing coming up. #PeerFest2023 #peersupport  #peerfestuk #peerfestuk23
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The Awards recognise groups across 5 different categories that include : - Creativty and Innovation - In Connection - Overcoming Barriers - Sustaining Ourselves - Young People @MindCharity #peerfest2023
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.@peerfestuk happy #peerfest #peersupport rocks!! 2023 is the tenth amazing year !!
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@peerfestuk @The_Lowry #manchester. @MothersUncoverd Spoken Word workshop this afternoon
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Are you heading to @peerfestuk today @The_Lowry ? See you there! #peersupport
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Liv Slania- Criminal Justice Peer Supporter at Together for Mental Wellbeing + the Founder of Superheroics.
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Our next workshop is @Inbetweenlinesorg, a lived experience organisation that celebrates diverse identities. Through exhibitions panels and poetry nights they uplift marginalised stories and campaign for real change. Join them for a workshop about creating inclusive spaces.
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As you gear up for PeerFest, artist Anna Maria Amato invites you to reflect on what your mental health story look like when translated into art. Join her interactive workshop where she will take attendees on an exciting journey of exhibition creation. Secure your tickets now!
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Meet @livesnotlabels, a project spotlighting the 'other side' of the mental health conversation. Catch their PeerFest workshop, where they will share their insights on using social media to tackle the inaccurate perceptions of people with the most stigmatised disorders.
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Welcome to our Workshop Spotlight Series! Get ready for a taste of what PeerFest 2023 has to offer. Kicking things off is the 3R'- Real Relaxing Retreat. This workshop explores the benefits of Bollywood yoga for emotional well-being.
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