Jacqui Morrissey

Assistant Director, Research and Influencing @samaritans. Mum of boys, enthusiastic car singer, tomato hater and book lover. All thoughts and views my own.

[Jacqui Morrissey @JacSprad]

@Em_Gooding Oh congratulations! She's such a little poppet. Sending love xx

[Jacqui Morrissey @JacSprad]

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

[Samaritans @samaritans]

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.

[Jacqui Morrissey @JacSprad]

@GregorWell @sogalo So sorry to hear this. He was a fierce advocate for public health and a leader in suicide prevention. I learnt a huge amount working with him. My sincere condolences.

[Jacqui Morrissey @JacSprad]

@Dee_Knipe You're probably working twice as hard so definitely worth celebrating! Xx

[Hannah Swirsky @hannahswirsky]

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. https://t.co/xfr9wzI1Ro

[Jacqui Morrissey @JacSprad]

@PeteDJohnson @NSPA_UK And you! Fabulous panel session - thank you for chairing it and all the prep work that went into it.

[Jacqui Morrissey @JacSprad]

What a day! Brilliant thought provoking conference by @NSPA_UK. Thanks to everyone who participated and huge thanks to the fabulous NSPA team who made it happen. #NSPAConf

[Jacqui Morrissey @JacSprad]

@BiancaRomanyk @NSPA_UK Thanks for coming! Glad we got to say hello but sorry we didn't get a chance to catch up properly!

[Jacqui Morrissey @JacSprad]

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.
https://t.co/vtiYOMv5wg

[Jacqui Morrissey @JacSprad]

@NSPA_UK @samaritans @EllenmOD @JamesPlaceUK The credit all goes to @NSPA_UK who are doing all the hard work making it happen. It is always a fantastic day so we hope to see you there!

[Jacqui Morrissey @JacSprad]

@Em_Gooding Oh Em. So sorry to hear that xx

[Jacqui Morrissey @JacSprad]

@ProfLAppleby Congratulations! I hope you all had a wonderful day x

[Jacqui Morrissey @JacSprad]

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....

https://t.co/4yEcKDRPnm

[Jacqui Morrissey @JacSprad]

@katieghose Oh @katieghose so sorry. And thank you for your support xx

[Jacqui Morrissey @JacSprad]

@OxfordSams Awww thank you. Right back at ya!

[Jacqui Morrissey @JacSprad]

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 @JacSprad]

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.

[National Suicide Prevention Alliance @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. https://t.co/BaykVLoHdc #WSPD

[Samaritans @samaritans]

A reminder this #WorldSuicidePreventionDay 👇

Take a moment to reach out to someone you care about. A simple question could save a life 💚

[Jacqui Morrissey @JacSprad]

@CaanBerryTrader Recognising that gambling related harm can be a dominant factor in a suicide is really important for suicide prevention efforts. All parts of society can help prevent suicide, incl. the gambling industry.

[Jacqui Morrissey @JacSprad]

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.

[Samaritans @samaritans]

Our words have been twisted by the CEO of the Betting and Gaming Council to downplay the devastating effect that gambling products can cause, and we won’t stand for it 🧵1/3