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For kinder, safer mental healthcare

We are First Do No Harm, a UK-based collective of those who have been harmed at the hands of psychiatric inpatient services. We seek justice, protection for current patients, and reform in children's mental healthcare.

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Help us STOP Ivetsey Bank Hospital from expanding provision.

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Photo © David Baird, https://david-baird.co.uk/

Children's psychiatric inpatient care is failing.

The current provision for young people in the UK with mental ill health is not only inadequate; it's often actively harmful. We support reform in mental healthcare and aim to protect those who have been, or are currently, admitted to children's psychiatric hospitals. Take a look around our site to hear our stories, learn more about our vision and find out how we can help you.

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Currently inpatient?

If you or someone you love is currently admitted to a children's psychiatric hospital, we've collated the resources and information you may need.

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Who are Huntercombe/ACG?

Huntercombe/Active Care Group, a history from the perspective of ex-patients. View our timeline here.

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How can I help?

There are many ways to get involved in our fight for accountability and reform in mental healthcare. Take a look at our current projects here.

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Support for those in the community.

It's incredibly daunting to face life after inpatient care. You can find what's helped us here.

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Our Manifesto

We're calling for accountability, justice, action and reform. Take a look at our latest manifesto here.

Voices.

Our unfiltered, unashamed gallery.

We believe in the power of creativity as a tool for communication and evoking meaningful change. In our Voices gallery, you'll find our members' artwork, poetry, photography and illustration.

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© Nicole Lacey, 2024.

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