Delivering change in health & wellbeing through innovation in the arts & applied theatre. Stigma reduction. Improve pathways to care. Social prescribing ❤️
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ShellShockMediaCIC retweeted
👀Check out this footage from a demonstration by the Royal Armoured Corps in 1961.🤝Footage courtesy of British Pathe. 🔍️Find out more on the Conqueror here: youtube.com/watch?v=JmaDhygk…
Did you look into the experience of bereaved families and the financial impact & complications arising from death in service on the family unit? @WarWidowsAssoc @Northern_Hub
ShellShockMediaCIC retweeted
Yes, fabulous video.
And do you know we currently have people having thoughts of suicide...being put on a 6-month waiting list for NHS #MentalHealth Services!!!
Everyone can help, but we also need govt action.
Please sign this petition 👇
xitter.cf/PaulVittles/status/170…
> 6,000+ preventable suicide deaths for each of the past 15yrs
> 1 million children now on #NHS #MentalHealth waiting lists
> 7% of 17-year olds making suicide attempts
> 200 teenagers die by suicide each year
#TimeForChange - please sign this petition:
petition.parliament.uk/petit…
We had a discussion about how this could be normalised if mental health was approached along the lines of stroke Act F.A.S.T. (Face, Arms, Speech, Time) acronym campaign. Because it's everywhere, collective consciousness normalises the issue/topic. @NHSVeteranAware @NavinaEvans
This is fabulous. Please take two minutes to watch and share ... #MentalHealthMatters #MentalHealthDay
This video from @NorwichCityFC is the best bit of Mental Health Awareness I’ve ever seen… watch until the end.
ShellShockMediaCIC retweeted
Welcome to Salute Her UK. The project provides a range of specialist, women led support interventions, which are flexible, not time limited and available at different stages in a survivor’s journey.
SHUK operates from 2 centres, 1 in Northumberland & one in Newcastle.
ShellShockMediaCIC retweeted
This morning, we are seeing the first reporting of what will be a momentous day in the history of LGBT+ Service, and for the future of all those affected by the ban. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🇬🇧
You’ll be able to watch the announcement later today on PMQs.
dailymail.co.uk/news/article…
ShellShockMediaCIC retweeted
On a historic day, the Prime Minister @10DowningStreet has apologised on behalf of the British state for the treatment of veterans who were affected by the ban on LGBT personnel before 2000.
gov.uk/government/news/gover…
ShellShockMediaCIC retweeted
A truly historic day, as acknowledgement and an apology is issued in the House of Commons on behalf of the British State by Prime Minister @RishiSunak.
23 years since The Ban was lifted. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🇬🇧
ShellShockMediaCIC retweeted
‘A day we’d hoped for but sometimes wondered if it would happen. More importantly, this is the day thousands of Veterans who’s lives have been blighted by the cruel ban have been waiting for. It’s a true watershed moment for LGBT+ Veterans.’ - @CraigJonesMBE
🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🇬🇧
ShellShockMediaCIC retweeted
.@AmyJ1091 @GillMcGill2 and @gwilsonmenzfeld's blog post focusing on Military Widows' Experiences of #socialisolation and #loneliness is now available at
@EndLonelinessUK!
Check it out below! 👇
#LonelinessAwarenessWeek
Our latest blog is live! Check out 'Military Widows’ Experiences of Social Isolation and Loneliness: research from Northumbria University' by @AmyJ1091 @GillMcGill2 and @gwilsonmenzfeld
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#LonelinessAwarenessWeek
ShellShockMediaCIC retweeted
download the 9 min film, or 3 shorter ones with same content, from our website here: suicidepreventionwestyorkshi…. There is also a learning and discussion guide for use in groups/ team meetings or training days. Thanks so much to everyone who gave of themselves in these films
ShellShockMediaCIC retweeted
What would you say to someone feeling suicidal?
Please can you all retweet and help spread the word? We have a 9 min film called 'Communication, Support and Follow up' which has been coproduced with people with lived experience. You can 1/2
ShellShockMediaCIC retweeted
Hugely important and eye-opening report on the impact of the gay ban in the UK Armed Forces which was in place until the year 2000. Long-term effects on veterans' wellbeing are characterised in terms of #moralinjury & were found to cause isolation and difficulty accessing support
Today we have launched our report 'Lost and Found: The LGBT+ Veteran Community and the Impacts of the Gay Ban'🏳️🌈
Thank you to all the veterans who took part in this research!
Read it here👉 researchportal.northumbria.a…
@fightingwpride @NorthumbriaUni
Thanks for highlighting this. We are working on a live theatre piece with @SaluteHerUK to highlight these issues in public spaces & create a platform for discussion & to improve help seeking & reinforce support services out there 👍
ShellShockMediaCIC retweeted
The UK HofC Defence Select Committee enquiry into Women in Armed Forces have taken evidence on sexual assault & rape.
This evidence demonstrates 'serious failings within the military justice system & Chain of Command'
This could easily be like the Met
committees.parliament.uk/wri…
ShellShockMediaCIC retweeted
To inform the upcoming Women Veterans’ Strategy we’re creating an Advisory Group of experts from across government, charities, academia and the OVA.
The group will be involved in drafting the Strategy, which will look at the specific needs and challenges faced by women veterans.
ALT Office for Veterans' Affairs. Our women veterans' advisory group will look at the challenges faced by and services available to female veterans.
ShellShockMediaCIC retweeted
Sexual assault, crude banter — what it’s like to be a female surgeon. I am left with the terrible feeling that it will be impossible to make women feel adequately safe and protected from sexual, domestic, psychological, and physical abuse.
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