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Press coverage about Sidekick Initiative and founder Rob Prior, kept separate from the content we make and publish ourselves.
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Articles and interviews published by other outlets. Where an item has no public link, it is listed for reference only.
From prison cell to Three Peaks challenge: Portsmouth man turns his past into a force for good
Rob Prior speaks to Portsmouth News about his journey from prison to recovery, and how Sidekick Initiative is turning lived experience into community support.
Read the articlePortsmouth runner takes on 72-hour challenge for mental health
Rob Prior takes on 18 runs in 72 hours to honour 18 lives lost to suicide and raise awareness across Portsmouth.
No public link availableSidekick Initiative, lived experience that lands
How a Portsmouth-based community group is changing the conversation around men's mental health.
No public link availableFrom rock bottom to recovery: Rob Prior's story
A long-form interview with Steve Rawcliffe on mental health, recovery and the work of Sidekick Initiative.
Watch the interviewOpens in new tab.From sober to Snowdon: man climbs Welsh peak only nine days after leaving hospital
Danny Brain, supported by Rob Prior and Sidekick Initiative, climbed Snowdon just nine days after leaving hospital, turning a personal crisis into a first step back into community and movement.
Read the articleAppearances hosted by others
Radio, panels and speaking slots where Sidekick Initiative was invited by another organisation.
- Radio
Recovery & Lived Experience
QA Hospital Radio - Guest Speaking
Schwartz talks
Portsmouth City Council at the Community Kettle CICJun 2026 - Radio
Rob Prior (Sidekick Initiative) and Nicole from The Community Kettle with Steve Radcliffe
QA Hospital Radio
Content we make ourselves
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Safe & Sound Podcast
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