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Suicide First Aid Training Rolled Out to 600 Frontline Workers Across Greater Manchester
Published: 21 January 2021
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.
Read MoreOnline Poetry Events Showcase the Power of Hope
Published: 8 January 2021
Inspirational poetry and music performed at Words of Hope are available to watch online.
Read MoreNew report published on the impact of suicide bereavement in the UK
Published: 30 November 2020
From Grief to Hope: The collective voice of those bereaved or affected by suicide in the UK
Read MoreThe stories behind Speak Their Name: Greater Manchester Suicide Memorial Quilt
Published: 23 November 2020
Throughout lockdown, people bereaved by suicide joined an online community to create a quilt in memory of those lost to suicide in Greater Manchester. Now, it’s time to hear their voices.
Read MoreGreater Manchester is Shining a Light on Suicide this World Suicide Prevention Day
Published: 10 September 2020
A suicide memorial quilt and mental health training for barbers are just two of the ways Greater Manchester is looking to prevent suicide and get everyone talking about the subject.
Read MoreLife-affirming power of poetry to be celebrated at reading event
Published: 24 September 2019
The power of poetry to create hope during difficult emotional times is to be celebrated at a reading event.
Read MoreAmateur footballers to join together for life-affirming Game of Hope
Published: 12 September 2019
Amateur footballers who support each other to cope with bereavement or the transition from military to civilian life are to take part in a “Game of Hope” tournament this weekend.
Read More‘Shining a Light on Suicide’ Campaign Launches in Greater Manchester
Published: 1 May 2019
A new campaign has been launched to encourage people in Greater Manchester to talk about suicide, the biggest killer of men under 49 and women aged between 20 to 34 in the region.
Read MoreFind out more about our campaign to prevent suicide and download resources to raise awareness and help to save lives.
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