Assistant Director, Research and Influencing @samaritans. Mum of boys, enthusiastic car singer, tomato hater and book lover. All thoughts and views my own.
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Important but difficult day for #suicideprevention with ONS confirming a rise in rates. We need govt action now - not just words of commitment but actions such as renewing vital local suicide prevention funding @DHSCgovuk @hmtreasury and every govt dept working to prevent suicide
Today’s @ONS data shows that suicide rates registered in England and Wales last year were the highest in more than two decades.
These figures show that suicide rates are at a 20-year high and even worse than expected. This needs to be a wake-up call for the Government.
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Good to see Labour & Lib dems include explicit mention of #SuicidePrevention in manifestos, w some key commitments in line w @samaritans policy asks. No mention of SP from Tories, despite commitment to reducing rates in the National Strategy <a yr ago. shorturl.at/Q3VCA
Good to talk to @sajidjavid and @TaliFraser about the importance of #SuicidePrevention training. We @samaritans want to see all frontline workers trained, to have the skills and confidence which can help save lives.
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Massively important moment with long awaited new #suicideprevention strategy published today for England.
Well done to all involved. Some really important actions and commitments in it. Now we need further investment for delivery....
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There's a lot of content around #suicideprevention today. Well worth a read of this blog by the fantastic new Exec Lead of @NSPA_UK.
Today we're kick-starting a conversation about what’s changed in suicide prevention and what more is still needed. Here, NSPA Executive Lead Rosemary Ellis shares her reflections and her pledge for the future. bit.ly/WSPDNSPAblog #WSPD
For many, working in #suicideprevention is personal & professional. Today, like every day, I'm thinking of loved ones lost and loved ones who've found a way through. A strong cross-govt strategy that's funded & drives action is essential to save lives #WorldSuicidePreventionDay
Jacqui Morrissey retweeted
A reminder this #WorldSuicidePreventionDay 👇
Take a moment to reach out to someone you care about. A simple question could save a life 💚
ALT Asking someone if they're suicidal could save a life.
People with lived experience have led the way in raising the issue of gambling related harm and suicide. The gambling industry must change - glad to have taken a small but important stand about this today.
Listening to the fantastic @annawardley talk about her fellowship at the @ChurchillFship #connectandinspire2023 event. Excited to discuss plans with this year's cohort and delighted that @samaritans is a knowledge partner.
Great that @UKLabour announced its commitment to achieve a decline in rates of suicide within five years. But is this enough? We @samaritans want a commitment by whoever is in power to achieve the lowest ever rate of suicide recorded. Cross govt approach & investment is critical
Jacqui Morrissey retweeted
As a parent, this is the call you never want see on your phone. Where? When? Is he OK? Have you found his emergency meds? Have you timed the seizure.
Stress levels through the roof, head scrambled, heart racing. That’s just you! 💜
#PurpleDay2023 #EpilepsyAwareness #Epilepsy
Still time to apply for this fantastic role to lead the NSPA, with a network of over 1600 members all working to prevent suicide @NSPA_UK #SuicidePrevention
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Hugely important moment recognising importance of suicide prevention voluntary sector - £10m announced in the Budget. A great step forward thanks to @sajidjavid @DHSCgovuk. Obviously still more needed to fund whole new strategy but we'll take the win today! #SuicidePrevention
Whenever Govt is asked how it's preventing suicide, it says it's investing £57m. What it doesn't say is that this is an old commitment and is nearly all spent already. #Budget2023 needs to deliver for a new #SuicidePrevention strategy @DHSCgovuk @hmtreasury
I usually tweet about suicide prevention but epilepsy is also an issue close to my heart. @youngepilepsy found that 21% of children with epilepsy were excluded from activities & opportunities at school. Here's some blatant discrimination outside of school from Reading FC.
Sadly @lpftweets that’s NOT true @RFCCommunity (as it stands) do NOT allow kids with #epilepsy to attend the camps or birthday parties for that matter
Diabetics who could sadly have seizures are ok to attend, but epileptics are discriminated against
As you can see below👇
We're looking for a brilliant individual to lead the National Suicide Prevention Alliance - if you want to help drive change to prevent suicide, check out the job info @NSPA_UK #SuicidePrevention
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Brllliant morning at #NSPAConf. Great to have the confirmation of a new national #SuicidePrevention strategy from @DHSCgovuk. The noise levels at lunchtime show just how valuable it is to get together on person!
The problem with Govt scrapping provision around legal but harmful in the Online Safety Bill is that you don't stop being impacted by harmful suicide and self harm content when you turn 18. This is about saving lives #SuicidePrevention