Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.10, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Shining a Light on Suicide Together we can help prevent suicide ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Speak Their Name Quilt on Summer Tour](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/speak-their-name-quilt-on-summer-tour/) - At the end of July, the Greater Manchester Speak Their Name Memorial Quilt will join other regional memorial quilts as they embark on their Summer 2026 tour, bringing a powerful and moving tribute to lives lost to suicide to communities across the UK. The touring exhibition provides a space for remembrance and reflection, while helping - [Early Years guidance when supporting suicide bereaved children](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/early-years-guidance-when-supporting-suicide-bereaved-children/) - Early Years practitioner guidance has been developed to support suicide bereaved children. In 2023, training was delivered to those working with children aged 0-5 years in a range of settings across the ten boroughs of Greater Manchester. The training sessions provided practical tips, knowledge and increased confidence in those working to help reduce the long-term emotional and psychological impact faced by children in early years who lose - [The Grief Opera - Liverpool performance](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/the-grief-opera-liverpool-performance/) - When Nigel Linacre lost his son, George, to suicide he started to write. His words were put to music and the Grief Opera was born. Members of the Greater Manchester Sing Their Name Choir will be taking part in the opera when it is performed from 7pm on Saturday 9th May in Liverpool. The Grief Opera - [Speak Their Name Quilts Exhibition at House of Commons](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/speak-their-name-quilts-exhibition-at-house-of-commons/) - On World Mental Health Day (October 10, 2025) a week-long exhibition of all the Speak Their Name Suicide Memorial Quilts from across the UK opened at the House of Commons. The exhibition was opened by Liz Twist MP who has personal experience of losing a loved one to suicide. The Greater Manchester Speak Their Name The Greater Manchester Speak Their Name Suicide Memorial Quilt is displayed at the House of Commons. - [GM Bereavement Service Pop Up](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/gm-bereavement-service-pop-up/) - On Monday 1st December, the Greater Manchester Bereavement Service invite you to join them for a coffee morning at the House of Books and Friends in Manchester. It will run 10am-12pm at 81, King Street, Manchester M2 4AH. Learn more about the support they offer, connect with others and speak to a member of their - [Alfie's Squad comes to Bolton](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/alfies-squad-comes-to-bolton/) - Alfie’s Squad (Bolton Hub) officially opened October 2025, offering weekly peer support groups for children and young people aged 6–17 years across Greater Manchester. These sessions give young members the chance to build friendships, grow in confidence, and have fun, while their parents and carers also find support. Bolton mum, Katie, who has been travelling with her son Josh to Liverpool for support for quite some time, said “We’ve been lucky enough to travel to Liverpool, but having Alfie’s - [Time Together Service](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/time-together-service/) - On Saturday 6th September 2025, a Time Together Service of reflection for those affected by suicide, was held at Manchester Cathedral for the first time. The one hour service included testimonies from those impacted by suicide, poetry readings, music and the Sing Their Name Choir performed. The Greater Manchester Speak Their Name Suicide Memorial Quilt was - [New GM Suicide Prevention Strategy ](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/new-gm-suicide-prevention-strategy/) - NHS Greater Manchester unveiled its updated Greater Manchester Suicide Prevention Strategy on 10 September 2025 – coinciding with World Suicide Prevention Day. - [Launch of self harm in older people resources](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/launch-of-self-harm-in-older-people-resources/) - NHS GM working with the Mature Minds Matter lived experience group, have produced two booklets to support older adults who may self harm and the loved ones and professionals caring for them.Launched on the 1st October 2025 - International Day of Older People - and following on from our earlier “Don’t Brush It Under the Carpet” campaign, NHS GM working with the Mature Minds Matter lived experience group, have produced two booklets to support older adults who may self harm and the loved ones and professionals - [NHS Greater Manchester joins forces with football managers across England to shine a light on suicide](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/nhs-greater-manchester-joins-forces-with-football-managers-across-england-to-shine-a-light-on-suicide/) - NHS Greater Manchester joins forces with football managers across England to shine a light on suicide.The League Managers Association (LMA) has once again teamed up with Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham to support NHS Greater Manchester’s Shining a Light on Suicide campaign, encouraging fans to take a simple, life-saving step and learn how to spot the signs that someone may be thinking of suicide. Shining a Light on Suicide - [Greater Manchester's Month of Hope 2025](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/greater-manchesters-month-of-hope-2025/) - Changing the narrative on suicide 10 September – 10 October 2025 Greater Manchester’s Month of Hope returns this autumn, running from World Suicide Prevention Day (10 September) to World Mental Health Day (10 October). This year’s theme, “Changing the Narrative on Suicide,” encourages open conversations, challenges stigma, and inspires hope across our communities. Delivered as part of the Shining a Light Month of Hope 2025 runs from 10 September to 10 October, raising awareness of suicide, inspiring hope, and promoting free training and events across Greater Manchester. - [Greater Manchester Bereavement Service pop up coffee morning](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/greater-manchester-bereavement-service-pop-up-coffee-morning/) - The Greater Manchester Bereavement Service will be holding a coffee morning on 1st August 2025.The Greater Manchester Bereavement Service will be holding a coffee morning at House of Brooks & Friends in Manchester city centre on the 1st August 2025 10am-12pm. This is an opportunity to: Learn about grief through a short ‘Introduction to Bereavement’ information session Hear about our service & how we can support our communities Connect with - [Taxi/private hire suicide prevention initiative](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/taxi-private-hire-suicide-prevention-initiative/) - Thousands of taxi and private hire drivers have been contacted, to encourage them to complete suicide prevention training.NHS Greater Manchester, with support from the National Private Hire & Taxi Association (NPHTA), has reached out to the 18,500 licensed taxi and private hire drivers across the City region to encourage them to complete free online Zero Suicide Alliance suicide prevention training. Numbers completing the training have increased since the initiative was launched at - [Greater Manchester Bereavement Service - Dying Matters Awareness Week Coffee Morning](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/dying-matters-awareness-week/) - Greater Manchester Bereavement Service will be holding a coffee morning to mark Dying Matters Awareness WeekDying Matters Awareness Week takes place on 5th-11th May. The theme of this years campaign is 'The Culture of Dying Matters', and there is a focus on how different communities and cultures in the UK feel, talk about, and deal with death and dying - and what brings them together. The Greater Manchester Bereavement Service - [The Sing Their Name Choir: Podcast](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/the-sing-their-name-choir-podcast/) - A heartwarming podcast involving the Sing Their Name Choir has been captured.The Greater Manchester Communities of Hope project has trained Community Reporters to capture stories of support and hope from across Greater Manchester. One of the stories captured is this heartwarming podcast involving the Sing Their Name Choir CIC- a choir for those bereaved by suicide living or working across the City region. For anyone interested - [Communities of Hope Community Reporters](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/communities-of-hope-community-reporters/) - Communities of Hope Community Reporters capture stories of support and hope across Greater Manchester.In 2024, the Communities of Hope initiative of newly trained Community Reporters captured stories of support and hope across Greater Manchester. Reporters went on location across the City region to capture these stories thanks to a partnership between media social enterprise, Yellow Jigsaw, and NHS Greater Manchester’s Shining A Light on Suicide campaign. Adele Owen, - [GREATER MANCHESTER BEREAVEMENT SERVICE POP-UP - THURSDAY 6TH MARCH](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/greater-manchester-bereavement-service-pop-up-thursday-6th-march/) - The Greater Manchester Bereavement Service will be hosting a monthly pop up on 6 March 2025.The Greater Manchester Bereavement Service next monthly pop up event will be taking place on Thursday 6th March at House of Books & Friends, in the city centre from 10am – 12pm. This is a free bereavement event and we welcome anyone to join. In March we will be learning more about grief and loss, - [Join the Sing Their Name Choir](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/join-the-sing-their-name-choir/) - The Sing Their Name Choir is a peer support group open to anyone 18 yrs+ living or working in Greater Manchester who has lost a loved one to suicide.The Sing Their Name Choir, a peer support group open to anyone 18 yrs+ living or working in Greater Manchester who has lost a loved one to suicide, is always open to welcoming new members. The Choir meets weekly on a Wednesday evening 7-8.30pm at a central Manchester location close to public transport, for an - [Suicide bereavement support for the LGBTQ+ Community](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/suicide-bereavement-support-for-the-lgbtq-community/) - The national charity SoBS (Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide) is opening a new on-line peer support group.The national charity SoBS (Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide) is opening a new on-line peer support group to support members of LGBTQ+ communities who have been bereaved by suicide. SpeakOUT will be facilitated by volunteers with lived experience of both Suicide Bereavement and the LGBTQ+ community. Meetings will take place on the last Monday of - [Alfie's Squad Online Support Group](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/alfies-squad-online-support-group/) - Alfie's Squad is an in-person peer support group for children bereaved by suicide in Liverpool.The charity Alfie's Squad run an in-person peer support group for children bereaved by suicide in Liverpool. To reach more children across the UK for young people aged 8-17 years of age they have started an Online Support Group. These weekly online sessions include different fun activities and challenges for the children to take part in - [GREATER MANCHESTER BEREAVEMENT SERVICE POP-UP - THURSDAY 6TH FEBRUARY](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/greater-manchester-bereavement-service-pop-up-thursday-6th-february/) - The Greater Manchester Bereavement Service will be hosting a monthly pop up on 6 February 2025.On 6th February it's Time to Talk Day 2025; one of the nation’s biggest mental health conversations. Grief can sometimes leave us feeling alone and isolated. There can still be stigma around talking about bereavement. We are inviting professionals and members of the public to join us and learn more about bereavement, connect with others - [ART FOCUSED PEER SUPPORT GROUP FOR THOSE LIVING WITH SUICIDAL THOUGHTS](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/art-focused-peer-support-group-for-those-living-with-suicidal-thoughts/) - START, a Salford mental health charity, is hosting 'Surviving Suicide', a peer-to-peer support groupThanks to support from New Maker Yards, Surviving Suicide provides support for those struggling with suicidal thoughts and/or have survived a suicide attempt. Each session is led by a professional artist with their own lived experience of suicidality. You’ll learn new art skills, experiment with different mediums, and create works of art that reflect your journey—all at no - [Dad shares his story during Grief Awareness Week](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/dad-shares-his-story-during-grief-awareness-week/) - Mike shares his story to raise awareness of the support he received from the Greater Manchester Bereavement Service after the death by suicide of his daughter. - [GREATER MANCHESTER BEREAVEMENT SERVICE MONTHLY POP UP - 5 DECEMBER 2024](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/greater-manchester-bereavement-service-monthly-pop-up-5-december-2024/) - The Greater Manchester Bereavement Service will be hosting a monthly pop up on 5 December 2024It is National Grief Awareness Week 2nd - 8th December 2024. The theme this year is 'Shine a Light', an opportunity to raise awareness of bereavement support available to those who need it. Join us at our free, monthly pop up event! We will be at House of Books & Friends in the city centre on - [GREATER MANCHESTER BEREAVEMENT SERVICE MONTHLY POP UP - 7 NOVEMBER 2024](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/greater-manchester-bereavement-service-monthly-pop-up-7-november-2024/) - The Greater Manchester Bereavement Service will be hosting a monthly pop up on 7 November 2024. Come along to the monthly pop up on Thursday 7th November, 10am – 12pm held at House of Books & Friends, 81, King Street, Manchester M2 4AH. Discover the impact of bereavement and ways to manage loss. Learn about engaging in conversations around loss and how we can better support bereaved people. Hear more about - [GREATER MANCHESTER BEREAVEMENT SERVICE MONTHLY POP UP - 3 OCTOBER 2024](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/greater-manchester-bereavement-service-monthly-pop-up-3-october-2024/) - The Greater Manchester Bereavement Service will be hosting a monthly pop up on 3 October 2024.The theme this year is about well-being in the workplace. We will all be impacted by loss at some point in our life; in our personal life, our work place or our community. We know that grief can affect both our physical and mental health. Understanding bereavement better, could help your journey navigating this, or - [LANGUAGE ADVICE WHEN TALKING ABOUT SUICIDE](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/language-advice-when-talking-about-suicide/) - Changing the Narrative on Suicide How we talk about suicide is important if we want to encourage people to open up if they are struggling with suicidal thoughts. The words we use can also add to stigma around suicide for those struggling and for those bereaved by suicide. To learn how we can all change - [MONTHLY BEREAVEMENT POP UPS](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/monthly-bereavement-pop-ups/) - The Greater Manchester Bereavement Service will be hosting monthly pop ups at the House of Books & Friends, Manchester M2 4AH.Every first Thursday of the month 10am-12pm, the Greater Manchester Bereavement Service will be hosting a monthly pop up at the House of Books & Friends, 81, King Street, Manchester M2 4AH. All are welcome to attend to learn more about bereavement and the Greater Manchester Bereavement Service. The pop ups are open to the - [SUICIDE BEREAVEMENT WORKSHOP](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/suicide-bereavement-workshop/) - Greater Manchester Bereavement Service will be holding a workshop focused on suicide bereavement.The Greater Manchester Bereavement Service will be holding a workshop focused on suicide bereavement that is open to anyone, to engage in a creative workshop and speak to a Bereavement Practitioner. Learn about Suicide Bereavement and hear from someone with lived experience. Engage in a creative workshop on feelings and emotions around grief. There will - [SING THEIR NAME CHOIR FEATURES IN ONLINE GALLERY](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/sing-their-name-choir-features-in-online-gallery/) - A photograph of the Sing Their Name Choir has been chosen by the national charity Suicide & Co to feature in their new project.A photograph of the Sing Their Name Choir - a Greater Manchester choir for those bereaved by suicide - has been chosen by the national charity Suicide & Co to feature in their new project. In collaboration with The Photography Movement, the photograph of the Sing Their Name Choir will feature in a photography collection - [CHOIR MEMBERS FEATURE IN PROJECTING GRIEF GALLERY](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/choir-members-feature-in-projecting-grief-gallery/) - Projecting Grief have released a new feature involving three members of our Sing Their Name Choir ahead of the upcoming Projecting Grief Exhibition.In anticipation of the Projecting Grief Exhibition taking place at The Trafford Centre 6-12th May, Projecting Grief have released a new feature involving three members of our Sing Their Name Choir. Each shares their story of suicide loss and how important being a member of the choir is to them. For more information please visit - [THE STORIES BEHIND SPEAK THEIR NAME: GREATER MANCHESTER SUICIDE MEMORIAL QUILT](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/the-stories-behind-speak-their-name-greater-manchester-suicide-memorial-quilt/) - Throughout the Covid pandemic lockdown in 2020, people bereaved by suicide joined an online community in Greater Manchester to create a quilt. Each of the 54 unique squares in this quilt were lovingly created in memory of someone they each lost to suicide. The Speak Their Name Greater Manchester Suicide Memorial Quilt was unveiled at Manchester Art Gallery ahead of World Suicide Prevention Day 2020. As well as remembering those lost to suicide, the quilt, film and - [Suicide Bereavement Guides for the Armed Forces Community](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/suicide-bereavement-guides-for-the-armed-forces-community/) - Suicide Bereavement UK have developed a series of At Your Side guides for those bereaved by suicide in the Armed Forces community. Three guides have been written by the bereaved for the bereaved: At Your Side guide for veterans At Your Side guide for families At Your Side guide for serving personnel - this will be launched shortly. - [Media project launches to share life-changing and life-saving stories across Greater Manchester](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/media-project-launches-to-share-life-changing-and-life-saving-stories-across-greater-manchester/) - A new media project will turn ordinary citizens into reporters to shine a light on the helping hands that have given hope to people when they most needed it. The “Communities of Hope” news team will share life-changing and life-saving stories of people on the brink who have found hope from the support given by people and places across the region: from football teams and fitness clubs to choirs and community groups. Reporters will use a range of media platforms from print, audio, photography, - [New Autism & Suicide Awareness Training](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/new-autism-suicide-awareness-training/) - NHS Greater Manchester have provided funding to Zero Suicide Alliance to create Autism and Suicide Awareness Training. The training was launched during World Autism Acceptance Week (April 2024) Aims Co-produced with people from the autistic community, the Autism and Suicide Awareness Training aims to: Share information about autism and suicide risk Share real experiences Coach you through spotting the signs and supporting an autistic person with four different scenarios (you can choose - [New bereavement group](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/new-bereavement-group/) - This new group is for people who have lost a family member or colleague who was a nurse to suicide The charity Doctors in Distress which focuses on protecting the mental health of UK healthcare workers by providing peer support, is launching a new bereavement group which offers a confidential space for people to talk about losing a family member or colleague who was a nurse to suicide. Coming to terms with a sudden and - [Autism and Suicide Training Launch Event](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/autism-and-suicide-training-launch-event/) - Autism and Suicide Awareness Training The Zero Suicide Alliance and NHS Greater Manchester are excited to be launching a new Autism and Suicide Awareness Training as part of World Autism Acceptance Week (2 to 8 April) and invite you to join us at our online launch webinar. Join us to learn more about this new training on: Date: Tuesday 2 April - [Story of Hope](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/story-of-hope/) - To mark Time to Talk Day Kofi is sharing his Story of Hope so that mental health becomes “just another thing to talk about”Kofi Josephs – professional basketball player, now model, entrepreneur, and keynote speaker - has teamed up with NHS Greater Manchester in a powerful new video, which uses his experience to destigmatise mental health. National Time to Talk Day run by Mind and Rethink Mental Illness encourages conversations about mental health. Happening every year, it’s a - [Sing Their Name Choir](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/sing-their-name-choir-2/) - On the 21st December 2023, BBC Breakfast ran a feature about our Sing Their Name Choir for those bereaved by suicide in Greater Manchester. Following a short film they interviewed choir member Thelma, about what the choir means to her following the death of her son Lee to suicide. The response to the feature BBC Breakfast ran a feature about our Sing Their Name Choir - [R.A.I.S.E campaign helps spot signs of depression in men](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/r-a-i-s-e-campaign-helps-spot-signs-of-depression-in-men/) - Their new campaign features the acronym R.A.I.S.E. to help people spot the symptoms of depression in men and to encourage men who may be struggling, to reach out for professional support. Alongside the more commonly recognised symptoms like low mood, men and women’s depression symptoms may vary. This means that depression in men can often The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy is the professional association for members of the counselling professions in the UK. In their recent campaign they are highlighting how therapy can help men. - [Words of Hope](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/words-of-hope-2/) - #post_excerptGreater Manchester residents turned out to share and listen to poems inspiring hope for our fifth annual Words of Hope poetry evening, on Thursday 5th October, part of Greater Manchester’s Month of Hope. - [Free Suicide Bereavement Support App](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/free-suicide-bereavement-support-app/) - Navigating suicide related grief can be a lonely and isolating journey, this app can keep you company, always on your phone acting as a sidekick to wider support, and a sidekick to your suicide loss journey. Everyone’s journey is unique, and what will help some won’t help others, which is why this app includes a - [Words of Hope](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/words-of-hope/) - So many amazing poems shared by Greater Manchester residents. Our youngest audience member was just 7 weeks old and his mum dedicated her poem ‘Joel’ to him and our youngest poet to perform was 13 year old Domantas who received a standing ovation for his poem shared below: HopeWhen you’re feeling down and you don’t - [Greater Manchester Support Offer for Tattooists](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/greater-manchester-support-offer-for-tattooists/) - Our Shining a Light on Suicide campaign is raising awareness among tattooists about support available for those affected by a bereavement or struggling with their mental health. - [Young people and self-harm](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/young-people-and-self-harm/) - Levels of self-harm continues to rise amongst our young people and though a taboo subject for many, which adds to stigma and feelings of shame, we need to understand and talk about it more if we are going to find a way to support those affected, provide support at the earliest opportunity and reduce the - [Greater Manchester World Suicide Prevention Day Event](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/greater-manchester-world-suicide-prevention-day-event/) - Many thanks to all our wonderful speakers who made it such a special event. The Cloud Gardener UK, who talked about the benefits of gardening for our mental wellbeing, Jenny Bimpson who shared how the Chatty Café CIC is tackling loneliness with connection and Beverley Bishop of Finding Magic spoke of the importance of finding The on-line Greater Manchester World Suicide Prevention Day Event was held on Friday 8th September. - [APPG Inquiry into young people and suicide – survey launch](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/appg-inquiry-into-young-people-and-suicide-survey-launch/) - The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Suicide and Self-Harm Prevention has launched a mini-inquiry focused on young people and suicide. According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS) (2018), suicide is the biggest killer of young people aged 16-24. Suicide rates among young people are increasing. ONS data show that females aged 24 and under have seen the largest increase in suicide rates since 1981. This inquiry will focus on the experiences of young people - [LUNA FOUNDATION CIC TRAINING AND RESOURCES](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/luna-foundation-cic-training-and-resources/) - Luna Foundation CIC delivered suicide bereavement awareness sessions to education staff and professionals and have developed three useful guides including one for parents and carersDuring June and July, Luna Foundation CIC delivered ten suicide bereavement awareness sessions to education staff and professionals who may find themselves supporting a young person who has experienced the suicide loss of a parent or carer. With timely support after parental suicide young people can go on to live fulfilled lives. Three guides have - [Manchester Central Library Supports Suicide Bereaved Young People](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/manchester-central-library-supports-suicide-bereaved-young-people/) - When a child or young person experiences a suicide loss, trying to make sense of what has happened can take time and require appropriate support. The NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Partnership Suicide Prevention Programme recently commissioned Luna Foundation CIC to provide training to professionals supporting young people and families after the death by suicide - [Sing Their Name Choir](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/sing-their-name-choir/) - The choir sang publicly for the first time when the Baton of Hope UK Tour came to Greater Manchester and will perform again on World Suicide Prevention Day (10th September 2023), at Lichfield Cathedral as part of the Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide (SoBS) memorial service. Choir members have found it to be such a The Greater Manchester Sing Their Name Choir was formed in March 2023 and choir members have all experienced a loss by suicide. - [Greater Manchester’s Month of Hope](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/greater-manchesters-month-of-hope/) - Delivered as part of the Shining a Light on Suicide Campaign, the month begins on World Suicide Prevention Day (10th Sept) and runs to World Mental Health Day (10th Oct) and is focussed on encouraging open conversations about suicide and instilling hope across the city region. Research tells us that talking about suicide doesn't put - [ONLINE TRAINING: BEREAVED BY SUICIDE: FOR COUNSELLORS AND THERAPISTS](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/online-training-bereaved-by-suicide-for-counsellors-and-therapists/) - In 2019, Health Education England (HEE), working with Public Health England (now OHID) and the suicide prevention leads for Greater Manchester, Cheshire and Mersey and Lancashire and South Cumbria, identified a need for specialist suicide bereavement training for counsellors and those working in talking therapy services. Cruse Bereavement UK were awarded the contract after a - [Baton of Hope UK- Greater Manchester](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/baton-of-hope-uk-greater-manchester/) - On June 29th 2023 the Baton of Hope UK Tour reached Greater Manchester #BatonOfHopeUK was designed to be the biggest suicide awareness and prevention initiative the UK had ever seen, opening up necessary conversations. It began in Glasgow and two weeks later reached Downing Street, London. The support throughout the fortnight was phenomenal. In Greater Manchester, hundreds turned out on a beautiful sunny day to help raise - [Our Don't Brush it Under the Carpet campaign won a 'Making a Difference Award for Social Responsibility'](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/greater-manchesters-dont-brush-it-under-the-carpet-campaign-won-a-making-a-difference-award-for-social-responsibility/) - This campaign won in the Outstanding public and community engagement initiative: Outstanding local/civic engagement category. This project involves a campaign co-produced by a working group comprised of representatives from the award-winning ‘Shining a Light on Suicide’ Campaign – Greater Manchester Older People’s Network, Greater Manchester Ageing Hub, health professionals, researchers and focus groups of older residents. The campaign aimed to start a conversation about self-harm with older people, to encourage - [Join Our Sing Their Name Choir](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/join-our-sing-their-name-choir/) - We meet weekly on a Wednesday evening 7-8.30pm at a central Manchester location and are planning to perform publicly on Thursday 29th June 2023 when the Baton of Hope UK Tour arrives in Manchester. We’ve got a wonderful choir master, Dan McDwyer, who works his magic on the most nervous of singers. If you know of anyone who has We’ve started a community choir for those bereaved by suicide living in Greater Manchester and would welcome new members. - [Greater Manchester Suicide Prevention Programme’s ‘Don’t Brush It Under the Carpet’ campaign shortlisted for an award.](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/greater-manchester-suicide-prevention-programmes-dont-brush-it-under-the-carpet-campaign-shortlisted-for-an-award/) - The Greater Manchester Suicide Prevention Programme’s Don’t Brush It Under the Carpet campaign has been shortlisted for the University of Manchester’s Making a Difference Awards for Social Responsibility. These awards recognise the impact their staff, students, alumni and external partners are having on the social wellbeing of communities and wider society. They offer the opportunity - [Its Brew Monday on January 16th](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/its-brew-monday-on-january-16th/) - There’s always time for a cuppa and a catch-up It doesn’t matter if it’s Monday morning or Saturday night, or if you’re drinking green tea, black coffee or orange juice. If you’re sharing a cuppa and listening, you’re doing it right. Now is the perfect time to connect with those around you Find out how - [BarberTALK Training 2022](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/barbertalk-training-2022/) - NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Suicide Prevention Programme has invited Tom Chapman, of The Lions Barber Collective charity, to return to Manchester in person to offer face to face free training to barbers/hair professionals in Greater Manchester on the afternoon of Sunday 23rd October from 2022, 12:30 – 17:00 BarberTalk teaches the skills to recognise the - [Making Conversations Count](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/making-conversations-count/) - One of the most painful things about losing someone to suicide, is the palpable sense that in many cases, it is preventable. I want to share my story in the hope it will lead to what could be, lifesaving conversations. It’s been 12 years since I was told my Dad had died by suicide. Until - [Greater Manchester Month of Hope](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/greater-manchester-month-of-hope/) - The Month of Hope is delivered as part of the Shining a Light on Suicide Campaign, which aims to bring the issue of suicide out of the dark and break the stigma that surrounds it, following research showing that talking honestly about suicide helps save lives. 'Words of Hope' poetry evening. We’re supporting this event and this - [Take part in this year's Greater Manchester Month of Hope](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/take-part-in-this-years-greater-manchester-month-of-hope/) - This Friday, (September 10) marks World Suicide Prevention Day and the start of Greater Manchester’s Month of Hope, which runs until World Mental Health Day on 10 October. The month, which is now in its third year, is about raising awareness of suicide by encouraging everyone in Greater Manchester to have open conversations about and - [England Manager and football managers across the Premier League feature in new suicide prevention film](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/newsuicidepreventionfilmlaunched/) - England Manager, Gareth Southgate has backed a partnership, led by the League Managers Association (LMA) and the Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, which aims to help prevent suicide - as it is rolled out across the country following a successful 2021 launch in Greater Manchester. To kick-start the national rollout of this ground-breaking partnership, - [Manchester Art Gallery to display the Speak Their Name Greater Manchester Suicide Memorial Quilt](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/manchester-art-gallery-to-display-the-speak-their-name-greater-manchester-suicide-memorial-quilt/) - It was created during 2020 by suicide bereaved people across Greater Manchester. The project enabled those bereaved by suicide to gain peer support and learn crafting skills to help them with their grief. The completed quilt is a powerful piece of art and remembrance- every stitch made with love. For more information: https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/speak-their-name/ - [Suicide Intervention Tutor shares her story of hope to help shine a light on suicide](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/suicide-intervention-tutor-shares-her-story-of-hope-to-help-shine-a-light-on-suicide/) - With bright orange hair, an outgoing manner and her lively seven-year-old lurcher Asbo a constant companion, Andrea Newton feels that people might get the wrong impression of her. “When people meet me for the first time, they tend to think that I’m very confident, extrovert and outgoing. There have been occasions where I’ve been described - [Trafford Dad to walk 300 miles with fellow Dad's in memory of their daughters](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/trafford-dad-to-walk-300-miles-in-memory-of-his-daughter/) - Suicide is the biggest killer of those under 35 in the UK. 3 Dad's Walking only learned this terrifying fact because their daughters took their own lives within the last 3 years. By raising awareness, they hope they can help prevent other families from being devastated by suicide. Mike, Tim and Andy are three dads - [Hope spread across Greater Manchester during Month of Hope 2021](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/hope-spread-across-greater-manchester-during-month-of-hope-2021/) - The month, which is now in its third year, is about raising awareness of suicide by encouraging everyone in Greater Manchester to have open conversations about and play a role in preventing suicide, while inspiring hope across the city-region. This year, residents and organisations supported the month by participating and attending events organised as part - [New campaign launched to shine a light on the issue of self-harm in older people](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/new-campaign-launched-to-shine-a-light-on-the-issue-of-self-harm-in-older-people/) - Greater Manchester has launched a new campaign to improve mental wellbeing and raise awareness of self-harm as an issue affecting older people. The new campaign ‘Don’t Brush It Under the Carpet’, which was launched today (Tuesday 1st March) during a Greater Manchester Ambition for Ageing event, aims to reach and support older residents who may - [New Suicide Bereavement Training available for Bereavement Counsellors](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/new-suicide-bereavement-training-available-for-bereavement-counsellors/) - The Greater Manchester Health and Social Care Partnership have been selected to develop a package of Suicide Bereavement Training by Cruse Bereavement Care, in partnership with Health Education England, Public Health England and Healthier Lancashire and South Cumbria ICS. The training will be delivered as a modular programme running over 3 months, starting in October - [Tameside local shares his story to shine a light on suicide](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/tameside-local-shares-his-story-to-shine-a-light-on-suicide/) - Will Mahaffey was just 12 years old when his dad took his own life and within a week, his uncle passed away. His happy childhood of school, friends and caravan holidays suddenly changed, and life began to spiral out of control. As an older teenager, Will was living alone and had felt like he had - [New Help is at Hand booklet provides support for people bereaved by suicide](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/new-help-is-at-hand-booklet/) - Support After Suicide Partnership has published an updated Help is at Hand booklet, now with additional emotional support and new information for children, military families and the probate process. Designed by professionals and people with personal experience, the guide is for people bereaved by suicide or other unexplained death, and for those helping them. Each - [Event: A Conversation About Grief](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/event-a-conversation-about-grief/) - There has been much talk of a ‘tsunami’ of mental health problems following the coronavirus epidemic as many come to terms with loss, of health, of jobs, homes and hopes for the future. Some will be those who found it hard to get the mental healthcare they needed for severe mental illness and must not - [Mayor Andy Burnham and the League Managers Association team up to shine a light on suicide](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/mayor-andy-burnham-and-the-league-managers-association-team-up-to-shine-a-light-on-suicide/) - Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, and the League Managers Association (LMA), the representative body for professional football managers in England, have launched a new partnership that aims to raise suicide awareness within the whole of society and help prevent suicide. In the first phase, the new partnership will work with a number of LMA - [Suicide First Aid Training Rolled Out to 600 Frontline Workers Across Greater Manchester](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/suicide-first-aid-training-rolled-out-to-600-frontline-workers-across-greater-manchester/) - Today (21st January) marks the first of 40 Suicide First Aid Lite training sessions for frontline workers in Greater Manchester in an effort to make the city-region more suicide aware. Funded by Greater Manchester Health and Social Care Partnership as part of its Shining a Light on Suicide campaign, the training will give 600 frontline - [Online Poetry Events Showcase the Power of Hope](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/online-poetry-events-showcase-the-power-of-hope/) - On 24 September 2020, Salford poet ‘J’ Ahmed hosted an online poetry evening called Words of Hope, which formed part of Greater Manchester’s Month of Hope. The event, which is available to watch back Facebook, brought together people from across Greater Manchester to share inspirational poems and music. This is the second Words of Hope - [The stories behind Speak Their Name: Greater Manchester Suicide Memorial Quilt](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/speak-their-name/) - Speak Their Name: Greater Manchester Suicide Memorial Quilt, which was unveiled at Manchester Art Gallery ahead of World Suicide Prevention Day 2020, is made of 54 unique squares, each one lovingly created by someone bereaved by suicide. Now, the story of the quilt is being told in a booklet and film, giving a voice to - [New report published on the impact of suicide bereavement in the UK](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/new-report-published-on-the-impact-of-suicide-bereavement-in-the-uk/) - A new study has been published which reveals over a third of those bereaved by suicide considered taking their own life, highlighting their acute need for more support. The team led by Dr Sharon McDonnell at The University of Manchester, in collaboration with the Support After Suicide Partnership, conducted the largest ever survey on the - [Greater Manchester is Shining a Light on Suicide this World Suicide Prevention Day](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/greater-manchester-is-shining-a-light-on-suicide-this-world-suicide-prevention-day/) - Today (Thursday, September 10) marks World Suicide Prevention Day and the start of Greater Manchester’s Month of Hope, which runs until World Mental Health Day on 10 October. A range of activity is taking place as part of the Greater Manchester Health and Social Care Partnership’s (GMHSCP) Shining a Light on Suicide campaign, which aims - [‘Shining a Light on Suicide’ Campaign Launches in Greater Manchester](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/shining-a-light-on-suicide-campaign-launches-in-greater-manchester/) - Over 200 people take their own life in Greater Manchester each year Suicide is the biggest killer of men under 49 1 in 5 of us has thought about suicide at some point Suicide is the leading cause of death in people aged 15–29 years More than 200 people a year take their own life - [Amateur footballers to join together for life-affirming Game of Hope](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/amateur-footballers-to-join-together-for-life-affirming-game-of-hope/) - Six teams of men who train and play together as a way of managing the trauma they have suffered in their lives will begin the “life affirming afternoon of football” by reading “stories of hope” to their team-mates, fellow competitors, friends and families. 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Sam has an outward confidence that he admits some people - [Darran](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/story/darran/) - At his lowest point, 38-year-old Darran was drink-dependent and had acted on suicidal thoughts. He’s now studying for a degree in forensic and criminological psychology and is a committed volunteer with Samaritans. A phone call to the organisation was the catalyst he needed to turn his life around. As a teenager, Liverpool-born Darran dabbled in - [Kofi Josephs' Story](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/story/kofi-josephs-story/) - Kofi Josephs might seem like a man who has it all. A professional basketball player who represented his country, a model, an entrepreneur and a keynote speaker. But get to know him better and he’s quick to admit that he can struggle with his emotional and mental health. At his lowest point as a young - [Andrea](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/story/andrea/) - With bright orange hair, an outgoing manner and her lively seven-year-old lurcher Asbo a constant companion, Andrea Newton feels that people might get the wrong impression of her. “When people meet me for the first time, they tend to think that I’m very confident, extrovert and outgoing. There have been occasions where I’ve been described - [Will](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/story/will/) - Will was just 12 years old when his dad took his own life and within a week, his uncle passed away. His happy childhood of school, friends and caravan holidays suddenly changed, and life began to spiral out of control. As an older teenager, Will was living alone and felt like he had nobody to - [Dennis](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/story/dennis/) - The Australian-born Salford resident said he has since built a support structure around him – and is now able to live with and manage his mental health. Dennis is shining a light on suicide attempt survivors. “I know what it’s like to start to question yourself, your self-confidence, your self-worth,” said Dennis. “When it all - [Billy Garton](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/story/billy-garton/) - It was 1989 and Billy Garton was on his way to Manchester United’s famous training ground. The footballer’s thoughts weren’t on what he was going to do in training that day, or on whether Sir Alex Ferguson would pick him for the weekend’s first team fixture. Billy Garton, at the height of his football career - [Caroline](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/story/caroline/) - In 2015, Caroline was very poorly with long-term mental health problems, anxiety and depression, she'd just lost her job and was in an unhappy relationship. She had been having suicidal thoughts for some time but remembers them intensifying on the day she lost her job. “I spoke to my community mental health team about the - [Falmai](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/story/falmai/) - That’s the view of Doctor Falmai, from Bury, who has previously had suicidal thoughts. It was more than 35 years ago that, feeling isolated and alone, Falmai spiralled to her lowest point. She’d gone through a marriage breakdown and could not contact a close friend. Not knowing how to confidently reach out, Falmai wrote letters - [Michael](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/story/michael/) - Aged 65, the former chartered accountant, still has periods where he struggles not to give in to feelings of desperation and isolation. The reason he is still here, he says, is because he reached out to others. Today, he bravely opens up about his own experiences to help encourage others to reach out and open - [Owen](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/story/owen/) - Unknowingly suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), the married dad-of-two even went as far as planning how he would kill himself. Owen had fought during the 2006 campaign in Iraq, served in military operations in Afghanistan, Bosnia, Kosovo, Northern Ireland and also with the United Nations in Cyprus. He was awarded the Accumulated Campaign Service - [Donna](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/story/donna/) - That’s the view of Donna who lost her 30-year-old son Anthony to suicide on March 31, 2013, following his 12-year battle with bipolar disorder. Anthony, a musician from Ashton-under-Lyne, was a popular, energetic and intelligent young man with a brilliant sense of humour. Sadly though, due to the disorder, he was constantly in and out - [Rebecca](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/story/rebecca/) - The master’s student, who had come very close to attempting to take her own life, has since built a network of people around her who have grown to understand her struggles with depression. Rebecca, currently studying sport and mental health, also runs TEAMReb which seeks to raise awareness of mental health through discussion and partnerships. - [Danny](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/story/danny/) - His future was looking secure, he was at the peak of his sporting powers and training with his ‘25 best mates’ daily and married with two young children. In the 2010 rugby pre-season, Danny prolapsed a disc at the base of his spine while lifting weights during a regulation squatting exercise. Ten days after surgery, - [Carl Austin-Behan](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/story/carl-austin-behan/) - Carl Austin-Behan, LGBT Advisor to the Mayor of Greater Manchester, shares his thoughts on why it’s critically important to shine a light on suicide. “It’s so important that we normalise talking about suicide, to break the stigma and to bring the conversation out into the open. 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[Bolton Council Financial](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/bolton-council-financial/) - [Mentell](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/mentell/) - [Surviving Economic Abuse](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/surviving-economic-abuse/) - [Bright Sky](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/bright-sky/) - [Men’s Advice Line](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/mens-advice-line/) - [Refuge](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/refuge/) - [Forward Assist](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/forward-assist/) - [Gambling with Lives](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/gambling-with-lives/) - [Greater Manchester Bereavement Service](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/greater-manchester-suicide-bereavement-information-service/) - [Hourglass](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/hourglass/) - [Royal Air Forces Association](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/royal-air-forces-association/) - [Wigan Council Finance](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/wigan-council-finance/) - [Oldham Council](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/oldham-council/) - [Trafford Council Financial](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/trafford-council-financial/) - [Jobhelp](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/jobhelp/) - [Money Advice Service](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/money-advice-service/) - [National Careers Service](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/national-careers-service/) - [Bury Council](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/bury-council/) - [ExcludedUK](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/excludeduk/) - [Suicide Bereavement UK Death Notification Form](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/suicide-bereavement-uk-death-notification-form/) - [The Kaleidoscope Plus Group](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/the-kaleidoscope-plus-group/) - [LGBT Foundation](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/lgbt-foundation/) - [Let's Talk Loneliness](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/lets-talk-loneliness/) - [British Red Cross](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/1583/) - [Mind Loneliness](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/mind-loneliness/) - [Age UK](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/age-uk/) - [Silverline](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/silverline/) - [NHS Feeling Lonely](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/nhs-feeling-lonely/) - [NHS Loneliness](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/nhs-loneliness/) - [Mr Beardmores BarberHaus](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/mr-beardmores-barberhaus/) - [Indigo Gender Service](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/indigo-gender-service/) - [Gambling](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/gambling/) - [Open Door](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/open-door/) - [The Counselling & Family Centre](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/the-counselling-family-centre/) - [Financial help](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/financial-help/) - [Young People](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/young-people/) - [People with Learning Disabilities](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/people-with-learning-disabilities/) - [Addiction](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/1465/) - [LGBTQ+ Community](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/lgbtq-community/) - [Military Community](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/military-community/) - [Domestic Abuse](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/domestic-abuse/) - [Unlock](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/unlock/) - [Narcotics Anonymous](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/narcotics-anonymous/) - [DrugFam](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/drugfam/) - [Change Grow Live](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/change-grow-live/) - [Frank](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/frank/) - [GM Health Hub - Smoking](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/gm-health-hub-smoking/) - [GM Health Hub - Alcohol](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/gm-health-hub-alcohol/) - [Adfam](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/adfam/) - [We are with you](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/1415/) - [GamCare](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/gamcare/) - [Stockport Council](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/1392/) - [Tameside Council](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/tameside-council/) - [Spirit of Salford Helpline](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/spirit-of-salford-helpline/) - [Manchester City Council](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/manchester-city-council/) - [Salford City Council](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/salford-city-council/) - [Rape Crisis](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/rape-crisis/) - [Stop Loan Sharks](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/stop-loan-sharks/) - [The Money Charity](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/the-money-charity/) - [Talk About Debt](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/talk-about-debt/) - [PayPlan](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/payplan/) - [Cruse Bereavement Care - Military](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/cruse-bereavement-care-military/) - [Togetherall](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/big-white-wall/) - [The Anthony Seddon Centre - Bereavement](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/the-anthony-seddon-centre-bereavement/) - [Stay Alive](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/stay-alive/) - [Andy’s Man Club](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/andys-man-club/) - [Zac's Youth Bar](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/zacs-youth-bar/) - [Be Kind To My Mind](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/1321/) - [Shelter](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/shelter/) - [999](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/999/) - [Cruse Bereavement Care](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/cruse-bereavement-care/) - [Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust - Counselling](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/wrightington-wigan-and-leigh-nhs-foundation-trust-counselling/) - [Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust – Bereavement Nurse](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/wrightington-wigan-and-leigh-nhs-foundation-trust-bereavement-nurse/) - [The Lighthouse Project](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/the-lighthouse-project/) - [MA’S (Mums affected by suicide) Support Group](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/mas-mums-affected-by-suicide-support-group/) - [The Macmillan Wellbeing Centre](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/the-macmillan-wellbeing-centre/) - [Once Upon a Smile](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/once-upon-a-smile/) - [Tameside, Oldham and Glossop Mind](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/tameside-oldham-and-glossop-mind/) - [Beacon Counselling](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/beacon-counselling/) - [Stockport Women’s Centre](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/stockport-womens-centre/) - [Samaritans Stockport](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/samaritans-manchester-oldham-rochdale-2/) - [Stockport and District Mind](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/stockport-and-district-mind/) - [Six Degrees Social Enterprise Team](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/six-degrees-social-enterprise-team/) - [Salford Heart Care Bereavement Support Group](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/salford-heart-care-bereavement-support-group/) - [Offload](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/offload/) - [Mind in Salford](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/mind-in-salford/) - [Jamie Horrocks Trust](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/jamie-horrocks-trust/) - Jamie Horrocks Trust - [Thinking Ahead](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/thinking-ahead/) - [Samaritans Rochdale & Oldham District](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/samaritans-manchester-oldham-rochdale/) - [Rochdale and District Mind](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/rochdale-and-district-mind/) - [Oldham Rethink](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/oldham-rethink/) - [Healthy Minds](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/healthy-minds/) - [Samaritans Manchester](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/samaritans-manchester/) - [Manchester Mind](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/manchester-mind/) - [Samaritans Bury](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/samaritans-bury/) - [Bury Phoenix Project – Support After Suicide](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/bury-phoenix-project-support-after-suicide/) - [42nd Street](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/42nd-street/) - [Silverwellbeing - Bereavement](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/silverwellbeing-bereavement/) - [Samaritans Bolton](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/samaritans-bolton/) - [Beacon Counselling - Bereavement](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/beacon-counselling-bereavement/) - [Mind](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/mind/) - [Every Mind Matters](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/every-mind-matters/) - [Counselling Directory](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/counselling-directory/) - [Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) ](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/campaign-against-living-miserably-calm/) - [4 Mental Health: Safety Plan](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/4-mental-health-safety-plan/) - [Kooth](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/kooth/) - [Citizens Advice - Bereavement](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/citizens-advice-bereavement/) - [Citizens Advice - Financial](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/citizens-advice/) - [Mencap](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/mencap/) - [The Compassionate Friends](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/the-compassionate-friends/) - [Care for the Family](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/care-for-the-family/) - [Winston’s Wish](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/winstons-wish/) - [Winston’s Wish - Military](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/winstons-wish-military/) - [Hope Again](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/hope-again/) - [Child Death Helpline](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/child-death-helpline/) - [Child Bereavement UK](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/child-bereavement-uk/) - [Jewish Bereavement Counselling Service](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/jewish-bereavement-counselling-service/) - [Sue Ryder](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/sue-ryder/) - [Muslim Bereavement Support Services](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/muslim-bereavement-support-services/) - [The Good Grief Trust](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/the-good-grief-trust/) - [Off The Record](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/off-the-record/) - [North West Boroughs Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/north-west-boroughs-healthcare-nhs-foundation-trust/) - [Wigan Council](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/wigan-council/) - [Self Help Services](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/self-help-services/) - [Tameside Liaison Mental Health Service](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/tameside-liaison-mental-health-service/) - [The Anthony Seddon Centre](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/the-anthony-seddon-centre/) - [Stockport Healthy Minds](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/stockport-healthy-minds/) - [University of Salford](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/university-of-salford/) - [Salford Women’s Centre](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/salford-womens-centre/) - [Men’s Sheds](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/mens-sheds/) - [Beyond](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/beyond/) - [Youth In Mind, Oldham](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/youth-in-mind-oldham/) - [Early Help, Positive Steps](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/early-help-positive-steps/) - [Eclypse](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/eclypse/) - [Manchester Crisis Point](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/manchester-crisis-point/) - [Galop](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/galop/) - [Women’s Aid](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/womens-aid/) - [ManKind](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/mankind/) - [Karma Nirvana](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/karma-nirvana/) - [Greater Manchester Domestic Abuse Helpline](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/greater-manchester-domestic-abuse-helpline/) - [Samaritans - General Contact](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/samaritans-general-contact/) - [Veterans UK - Suicide Prevention](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/veterans-uk-2/) - [Veterans UK - Bereavement Support](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/veterans-uk/) - [Walking with the Wounded](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/walking-with-the-wounded/) - [SSAFA Forcesline](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/ssafa-forcesline/) - [Broughton House Armed Forces Support Hub](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/broughton-house-armed-forces-support-hub/) - [Combat Stress](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/combat-stress/) - [Forces Children’s Trust](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/forces-childrens-trust/) - [Veterans Bereavement Support](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/veterans-bereavement-support/) - [SSAFA](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/ssafa/) - [Scotty’s Little Soldiers](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/scottys-little-soldiers/) - [The Royal British Legion](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/the-royal-british-legion/) - [MindOut](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/mindout/) - [The Proud Trust](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/the-proud-trust/) - [Switchboard LGBT+ Helpline](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/switchboard-lgbt-helpline/) - [National Debtline](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/national-debtline/) - [Money and Mental Health Policy Institute](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/money-and-mental-health-policy-institute/) - [Tully](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/tully/) - [Gamblers Anonymous](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/gamblers-anonymous/) - [NHS Northern Gambling Service](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/nhs-northern-gambling-service/) - [Turn2us](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/turn2us/) - [Understanding Universal Credit](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/understanding-universal-credit/) - [Christians Against Poverty](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/christians-against-poverty/) - [StepChange](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/stepchange/) - [Debt Advice Foundation](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/debt-advice-foundation/) - [Money Saving Expert](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/money-saving-expert/) - [Silverwellbeing Therapy Service](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/silverwellbeing-therapy-service/) - [Single Point Of Access (SPOA)](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/support/single-point-of-access-spoa/) ## Events - [Time Together Service 2026](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/event/time-together-service-2026/) - Please join us on Sunday 6th September 2026, 2-3.30pm, at Manchester Cathedral for our Time Together: Service of Reflection for those Affected by Suicide. A space of calm and comfort to remember loved ones in the company of others bereaved by suicide. The service will include music, poems and testimonials and the Sing Their Name - [GM Bereavement Service Pop Ups 2026](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/event/gm-bereavement-service-pop-ups-2026/) - Four GM Bereavement Service pop up events are planned for this year at the city centre venue, House of Books and Friends, 81 King Street, Manchester, M2 4AH The events are free to attend and held 10am -12pm and anyone is welcome; professionals wanting to learn more and people who may have been touched by Pop Up events taking place in 2026 - [Four upcoming GM Bereavement Service pop up events are planned for 2026](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/event/four-upcoming-gm-bereavement-service-pop-up-events-are-planned-for-2026/) - Find information on upcoming GMBS pop up eventsFour GM Bereavement Service pop up events are planned for this year at the city centre venue, House of Books and Friends, 81 King Street, Manchester, M2 4AH The events are free to attend and held 10am -12pm and anyone is welcome; professionals wanting to learn more and people who may have been touched by - [National Grief Awareness Week 2nd - 8th December 2025](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/event/national-grief-awareness-week-2nd-8th-december-2025/) - Join us to learn more about the bereavement support available to Greater Manchester residents.On the 2nd December 2025 - 10-11am, we are hosting a webinar with the bereavement charity Widowed and Young (WAY) to learn more from WAY, a UK charity that offers a peer-to-peer support network for anyone who's lost a partner before their 51st birthday. Join the Widowed and Young webinar here. On the 3rd December 2025- 10-11am, we are - [Child Grief Awareness Week (17th–23rd November 2025)](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/event/child-grief-awareness-week-17th-23rd-november-2025/) - Join us on Tuesday 18th November (10-11am) for a webinar to hear from two organisations offering support in Greater Manchester - Child Bereavement UK (CBUK) and Alfie’s Squad. Learn more about the bereavement support provided by CBUK, as well as the suicide bereavement peer support available through Alfie’s Squad for children, young people, and their parents - [A life changing film to be screened during the GM Month of Hope](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/event/a-life-changing-film-to-be-screened-during-the-gm-month-of-hope/) - The event will take place at The University of Salford, MediaCity Campus and is open to students and staff from all Manchester Universities, as well as parents and members of the public. THE LOW ROAD A journey of transformation. Every great journey starts with a single step… You are invited to experience The Low Road, a Join us for a special film screening event of The Low Road at MediaCity on Wednesday 1st October. - [Greater Manchester Bereavement Service pop up coffee morning](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/event/greater-manchester-bereavement-service-pop-up-coffee-morning-2/) - The Greater Manchester Bereavement Service will be facilitating a pop-up event to raise awareness of World Suicide Prevention Day 2025 later that month. The pop up event is an opportunity to learn more about Suicide Bereavement and how the GM Bereavement Service can support anyone bereaved or impacted by a death. There will also be - [World Suicide Prevention Day Virtual Event](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/event/world-suicide-prevention-day-virtual-event/) - Join us for our annual World Suicide Prevention Day Virtual Event. Hear from a range of wonderful speakers about the great work they are doing towards preventing suicide and improving support for those bereaved by suicide. We will be talking about the proposed BSI Standard for suicide awareness within organisations, learning more about the role Join us for our World Suicide Prevention Day Virtual Event—hear inspiring speakers, learn, reflect, and connect on suicide awareness and support. - [Greater Manchester Bereavement Service pop up coffee morning](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/event/greater-manchester-bereavement-service-pop-up-coffee-morning/) - The Greater Manchester Bereavement Service will be holding a coffee morning at House of Brooks & Friends in Manchester city centre on the 1st August 2025 10am-12pm. This is an opportunity to: Learn about grief through a short ‘Introduction to Bereavement’ information session Hear about our service & how we can support our communities Connect with Join the Greater Manchester Bereavement Service for a coffee morning on 1 August 2025 in Manchester city centre. - [Time Together Service](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/event/time-together-service/) - There will be a Service of Reflection for those affected by suicide on 6th September 2025, 2-3.30pm at Manchester Cathedral.Please join us on Saturday 6th September 2025, 2-3.30pm, at Manchester Cathedral for our Time Together: Service of Reflection for those affected by suicide. The service will last for one hour and tea and coffee will be available afterwards. Organisations supporting people bereaved and affected by suicide will be in attendance with information. Please register here - [Critically acclaimed short film to be screened](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/event/critically-acclaimed-short-film-to-be-screened/) - A critically acclaimed short film called Contact Hours will be screened during Mental Health Awareness Week 2025.On the 15th May 2025, a critically acclaimed short film called Contact Hours will be screened during Mental Health Awareness Week 2025 and a Q&A will follow the screening. The fictional film focuses on the impact of a student death by suicide at a University. The University of Salford are hosting the screening of the short - [Month of Hope 2024](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/event/month-of-hope-2024/) - The Greater Manchester Month of Hope is held annually between World Suicide Prevention Day on the 10th September and World Mental Health Day on the 10th October. Events take place to increase suicide awareness and promote hope while encouraging connection in communities. World Suicide Prevention Day – Tuesday 10 September 2024 – 10:30am-12:30pm A virtual - [Greater Manchester World Suicide Prevention Day virtual event](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/event/greater-manchester-world-suicide-prevention-day-virtual-event/) - We invite you to join us for our World Suicide Prevention Day virtual event 10.30am-12.30pm on Tuesday 10th September - [Projecting Grief exhibition comes to the Trafford Centre](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/event/projecting-grief-exhibition-comes-to-the-trafford-centre/) - NHS Greater Manchester’s Suicide Prevention Programme have arranged for Projecting Grief - an online gallery exploring the relationship between loss, creativity and healing- to exhibit at the Trafford Centre 6th-12th May 2024 for Dying Matters Week.NHS Greater Manchester’s Suicide Prevention Programme have arranged for this exhibition exploring the relationship between loss, creativity and healing to exhibit at the Trafford Centre 6th-12th May 2024 for Dying Matters Week. Can grief be a catalyst for creativity? From comedy to collaging, Projecting Grief tells the stories of people finding comfort, distraction or hope - [National Grief Awareness Week (2- 8th December 2023)](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/event/national-grief-awareness-week-2-8th-december-2023/) - During National Grief Awareness Week, there are several events happening in Greater Manchester for you to join and share with family and friends. Finding Magic Show– Tuesday 5th December 2023 In her beautiful and poignant one-woman show, Beverley Bishop explores her progression through grief and healing as she tries to understand her own bereavement - [Luna Suicide Bereavement Training for Early Years Practitioners](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/event/luna-suicide-bereavement-training-for-early-years-practitioners/) - Luna Suicide Bereavement Training for Early Years Practitioners is designed for those working with children aged 0-5 years in a range of settings including nursery and pre-school staff, foster carers, childminders and nannies. The three-hour online session provides practical tips, knowledge and confidence to help reduce the long-term emotional and psychological impact faced by children - [Suicide Bereavement Policy Webinar for Education Settings](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/event/suicide-bereavement-policy-webinar-for-education-settings/) - Greater Manchester Suicide Prevention Programme has commissioned Luna Foundation CIC to deliver this 2 hour webinar to outline how an education setting can take practical steps to be prepared to provide support after a pupil is bereaved by suicide, particularly after a parent or primary carer ends their own life. Luna will introduce its Suicide - [Greater Manchester’s Month of Hope](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/event/greater-manchesters-month-of-hope/) - Delivered as part of the Shining a Light on Suicide Campaign, the month begins on World Suicide Prevention Day (10th Sept) and runs to World Mental Health Day (10th Oct) and is focussed on encouraging open conversations about suicide and instilling hope across the city region. Research tells us that talking about suicide doesn't put - [World Suicide Prevention Day Virtual Event 2023](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/event/world-suicide-prevention-day-virtual-event-2023/) - The theme for the day, which is marked every year on the 10th September, is, ‘Creating Hope Through Action’ and we have guest speakers to inspire and motivate us all to do what we can to prevent suicide. It promises to be a great event, you won’t want to miss. Please come along and join - [Words of Hope Poetry Event 2023](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/event/words-of-hope-poetry-event-2023/) - This year’s event will take place at Stretford Public Hall between 7-9pm on Thursday 5th October. We will be celebrating the fifth year of this event. Compèred by Salford poet “J” Ahmed, the event will include poetry readings from those who have found that poetry helps them through difficult emotional times. Greater Manchester’s Words of - [Online Training: Bereaved by Suicide: For Counsellors and Therapists](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/event/online-training-bereaved-by-suicide-for-counsellors-and-therapists/) - Online Training: Bereaved by Suicide: For Counsellors and TherapistsIn 2019, Health Education England (HEE), working with Public Health England (now OHID) and the suicide prevention leads for Greater Manchester, Cheshire and Mersey and Lancashire and South Cumbria, identified a need for specialist suicide bereavement training for counsellors and those working in talking therapy services. Cruse Bereavement UK were awarded the contract after a - [Baton of Hope](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/event/baton-of-hope/) - #BatonOfHopeUK is designed to be the biggest suicide awareness and prevention initiative the UK has ever seen, opening up necessary conversations and prompting appropriate actions. This booklet THE BATON OF HOPE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMME In association with The OLLIE Foundation provides a detailed description of each session, an indication of the duration and age requirements and a - [Samaritans: The Power of Listening Webinar](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/event/samaritans-the-power-of-listening-webinar/) - Sophia Turner, Deputy Director Community Outreach for Manchester and Salford Samaritans will deliver the session on listening skills and also highlight the support Samaritans can offer. The session is open to anyone wanting to be in a better position to support colleagues/clients/service users face-to-face or over the phone and supports the Greater Manchester Shining a - [Why Male Loneliness Matters – and what we can do about it](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/event/why-male-loneliness-matters-and-what-we-can-do-about-it/) - Book your place on eventbrite here When Max Dickins decided to propose to his girlfriend, he realised there was no one he could call on to be his best man. Author of ‘Billy No-Mates: How I Realised Men Have a Friendship Problem', Max quickly learned that he wasn't the only man struggling with friendships. For - [The £1.7 Million Pound Haircut - a documentary like no other about suicide](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/event/the-1-7-million-pound-haircut-a-documentary-like-no-other-about-suicide/) - On the 23rd October from 10.30am to 12.00pm at Ducie Street Warehouse we will be screening the documentary £1.7 Million Pound Haircut - a film like no other about suicide. When barber, Tom Chapman, lost a friend, discovered a hidden injustice and started a global movement. This is a film about hope. Where barbers save - [BarberTALK Training 2022](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/event/barbertalk-training-2022/) - HS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Suicide Prevention Programme has invited Tom Chapman, of The Lions Barber Collective charity, to return to Manchester in person to offer face to face free training to barbers/hair professionals in Greater Manchester on the afternoon of Sunday 23rd October from 2022, 12:30 – 17:00 BarberTalk teaches the skills to recognise the - [Lions Barber Pop-Up Barbershop at Manchester Piccadilly Train Station](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/event/lions-barber-pop-up-barbershop-at-manchester-piccadilly-train-station/) - On Monday 24th October 2022, 10am-6pm, the Lion Barbers Collective will be running a Pop-up Barbers at Manchester Piccadilly train Station as part of Greater Manchester’s Shining a Light on Suicide Campaign’s Month of Hope. Tom Chapman, Founder of The Lions Barber Collective and his Ambassadors, will be offering free haircuts while raising awareness and breaking - [World Suicide Prevention Day virtual event: Suicide Prevention Day is Every Day](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/event/rescheduled-world-suicide-prevention-day-virtual-event-suicide-prevention-day-is-every-day/) - You are invited to join us for our rescheduled World Suicide Prevention Day virtual event –‘ Suicide Prevention Day is Every Day’- 10am-12pm on the 7th October on Microsoft Teams. The theme this year is, ‘Creating Hope Through Action’ and it promises to be a great event, you won’t want to miss. We have invited - [Salford World Suicide Prevention Day Vigil](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/event/rescheduled-salford-world-suicide-prevention-day-vigil/) - Salford – START Inspiring Minds have rescheduled their World Suicide Prevention Day Vigil and Procession of Remembrance to Saturday 8th October. The procession will begin at 6.30pm starting on Broad Street M6 5BZ and the #PauseTheCity Vigil will take place at 7pm outside the Salford Museum. For anyone affected by a suicide bereavement support can be found at www.greater-manchester-bereavement-service.org.uk - [Walks of Hope](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/event/walks-of-hope-2/) - Bury are holding two Walks of Hope: Friday 7th October 11am-12.30pm meeting at the Creative Living Centre, 1A Rectory lane, Prestwich M25 1BP (Tel: 0161 6967501) and Saturday 8th October at Burrs Country Park from 9.30am https://www.facebook.com/events/389936936634867 Salford are running a wellbeing walk at RHS Bridgewater on Tuesday 4 October, 12pm -1pm (meet promptly at 11.50am - [Greater Manchester Vigils for World Suicide Prevention Day](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/event/greater-manchester-vigils-for-world-suicide-prevention-day/) - Bury are holding their first vigil starting with a walk from Kay Gardens, Bury at 4.30pm on the 10th September 2022 making its way to Castle Leisure Centre where a memorial stone will be unveiled. For more information contact Rebecca at info@thebigfandango.com Please check that this is still going ahead Salford – START Inspiring Minds - [Words of Hope Poetry Event 2022](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/event/words-of-hope-poetry-event-2022/) - This year’s event will take place at Stretford Public Hall between 7-9pm. Refreshments will be available. Compered by Salford poet “J” Ahmed, the event will include poetry readings from a wide range of people who have found writing, reading and sharing their poetry has helped them through difficult emotional times. Greater Manchester’s Words of Hope - [Kooth and Qwell webinar](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/event/kooth-and-qwell-webinar/) - The webinar takes place on September 12th from 2pm to 3pm The webinar offers an in-depth exploration of the Kooth and Qwell services that are available for free to anybody in Greater Manchester over the age of 10. It will include an in-depth look at: Community support resources. Self-help tools. Practitioner assisted interventions. Case studies - [World Suicide Prevention Day 2022 Virtual Event](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/event/world-suicide-prevention-day-2022-virtual-event/) - The theme this year is, ‘Creating Hope Through Action’ and it promises to be a great event, you won’t want to miss. We have invited guest speakers to inspire and motivate us all to do what we can to prevent suicide. Please come along and join others to learn how we can all make a - [Walks of Hope](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/event/walks-of-hope/) - The Trafford Walks of Hope Walks of Hope are taking place across four venues in Trafford for the Trafford Walk of Hope. Why not go along and take part in an informal walk and talk encouraging people to have open and supportive conversations about mental wellbeing. All walks will take place on Sunday 3 October, - [Free mental health courses available](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/event/free-mental-health-course-avaliable/) - The free courses Bolton Council are offering are: 5 ways to wellbeing is a one hour introductory workshop that explores the '5 ways to Wellbeing' and introduce the training pathway that will be available for staff to support many aspects of wellbeing and mental health. Connect 5 is a three session programme that is created to upskill - [BarberTalk Online Training for Barbers in Greater Manchester](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/event/barbertalk-online-training-for-barbers-in-greater-manchester/) - In partnership with Sir Robert McAlpine Strong Foundations Grant, The Lions Barber Collective, are offering free BarberTalk Online training to barbers and hair professionals in Greater Manchester. BarberTalk Online is a bespoke online training course designed for hair professionals provided by The Lions Barber Collective. During this course you will learn new skills and tools - [Words of Hope Poetry Evening](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/event/words-of-hope-poetry-evening/) - Time: 7pm Join poets and musicians as they share their poetry and music inspiring hope during Greater Manchester’s Month of Hope. Compered by Salford poet “J” Ahmed, the online event will include poetry readings from a wide range of people who have found that writing, reading and sharing their poetry has helped them through difficult - [How barbers are preventing suicide, one haircut at a time](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/event/how-barbers-are-preventing-suicide-one-haircut-at-a-time/) - After losing a friend to suicide in 2015, award winning barber Tom Chapman founded The Lions Barber Collective to raise awareness of mental wellbeing and suicide prevention. The charity offers bespoke training for barbers to teach them to how to prevent suicide and save lives. Since then, Tom has taken his message of hope across - [BarberTalk - Giving barbers the skills to prevent suicide and save lives](https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/event/barbertalk-giving-barbers-the-skills-to-prevent-suicide-and-save-lives/) - Time: 10am to 2pm Greater Manchester Health and Social Care Partnership (GMHSCP) has teamed up with Tom Chapman, of The Lions Barber Collective charity, to offer free training for barbers in Greater Manchester. 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