Homes Not Hospitals: The Fight for Freedom Exhibition Easy Read
Homes Not Hospitals: The Fight for Freedom Exhibition Easy Read
Date:
Friday 13 March to Thursday 19 March 2026
Place:
Rich Mix, Shoreditch, 35-47 Bethnal Green Road, London, E1 6LA
Opening Hours:
Monday - Friday: 9am to 9pm
Saturday and Sunday: 10am to 9pm
Finishes:
12pm Thursday 19 March 2026.
Cost:
Free.
The exhibition is about people with a learning disability A learning disability is to do with the way someone's brain works. It makes it harder for someone to learn, understand or do things. and autistic people who have been kept in mental health units for a long time.
Many people are kept in hospital because they cannot get the right support in the community A community is the people and places in an area. .
The exhibition has different rooms you can explore.
In each room you will hear stories from families about what life is like for them and their loved ones who are being kept in mental health units.
Families and campaigners helped make this exhibition.
You will see:
- Photos, videos and art
- An area with sound that helps you understand life in hospital
- Personal stories from families
- Stories of hope about living a good life in the community.
We want to share people’s stories with you because with the right support, people can live happily and safely in their communities.
This exhibition helps people understand why change is needed.
Warning:
It may feel upsetting.
Some stories are sad or difficult.
Some rooms in the exhibition have loud or busy sounds.
The sounds might feel too much or overwhelming for some people.
You can take a break or step outside at any time.
This Easy Read Easy Read is a way of making written information easier to understand. Pictures are usually added next to the writing. was first published 11.02.2026.
Last updated 11.02.2026.