It will be ten years next month since I lost my dear son. This week, I was awarded a CBE by His Majesty the King for services to mental health and suicide prevention. I hereby dedicate this Honour to the legacy of my lovely lad. This is the very least he deserves.
@GregorWell @sogalo This is terrible. Heartbreaking. I am in shock. We have lost a truly wonderful man @sogalo Gregor's ability to provide personal and professional support knew no bounds. The world is diminished with his parting. Deepest condolences at such a devastating time. Thank you Gregor.
My dear son Edward would have been 27 today. Happy birthday Ed. We continue to build a legacy and make a positive difference in your name. @Zer0Suicide
New national #SuicidePrevention strategy underlines need for improved clinical risk assessment, highlighting:
•NICE guidance not to use risk assessment tools.
•NHSE plan to replace checklists with personalised model of assessment.
England’s new #suicideprevention strategy has just been published.
New priorities, new evidence.
New commitment to reduce the tragedy of suicide.
https://t.co/7IDzKHVeT4
And we’re off! A stellar turnout for today’s @Zer0Suicide Train-a-thon. Over 1300 signed up for today’s sessions to help people have a potentially life saving conversation about suicide. Because one life lost to suicide is one too many @TheMindEdTrust@DrG_NHS @JR_MerseyCare
£10m for #suicideprevention charities ahead of new national strategy.
Emphasis on middle-aged men, young people, MH/SH patients, people with autism, marginalised groups, geographical inequalities - see @DHSCgovuk link for full list.