Gloucestershire Suicide Prevention Partnership - June 2018

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Welcome

This third edition of the GSPP newsletter follows the workshop held on 24th May where forum partners were updated on the work of the sub-groups and other developments across the partnership and had the opportunity to hear updates from partners on the work they are doing to help prevent suicide and raise awareness through a “Share & Learn” session. 

The Communications & Engagement group  is setting up a ‘toolkit’ of resources for partners to use, including posters/leaflets, social media ‘assets’ and signposting information that will be hosted on the GCC website. The Frequently Used Locations group focussed on car parks and multi-storey buildings; representatives from district councils and car park operators attended and we shared guidance from Public Health England and best practice, and those attending offered support to each other. The next focus will be on railways.

Updates on recent developments included the PABBS training (see below) and a new GP Lead role to help develop capacity and skills for suicide prevention in primary care.

Share & Learn updates included looking at improving services for children bereaved by suicide through the Winston Churchill Fellowship by Liz Koole, the Stay Alive app licensed for use by the 2gether Trust, the Letters of Hope project by the 2gether Trust, and debt support advice for mental health by Stroud & Cotswold Citizens Advice.

We hope to hold more Share & Learn sessions, so if you’d like to share your updates with the forum, or would like to hear more about a project please get in touch!

The HMPPS/Samaritans Listener scheme

The Samaritans have been working in partnership with HMPPS (HM Prison & Probation Service) for over 25 years to reduce suicide in prisons. Volunteered Listeners provide confidential support to their fellow prisoners across a range of subjects that included mental health issues, relationship problems and self-harm.

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HMPPS/Samaritans Listener Conference

On the 27th and 28th October 2017, approximately 180 people (including prison staff, Samaritans volunteers and past and present prison Listeners) attended a joint HMPPS/Samaritans Listener Conference at Newbold Revel, the Prison Service College in Rugby. 

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Self harmony counselling service

Self-Harmony @ Swindon & Gloucestershire Mind offers a 1:1 confidential & non-judgmental counselling service in a safe environment for people who self-harm & self-injure and are exploring ways to develop this service locally.

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PABBS training

Earlier this year, Gloucestershire County Council Public Health commissioned Suicide Bereavement UK to deliver their Postvention: Assisting those Bereaved By Suicide (PABBS) training to those working in Gloucestershire supporting those bereaved by suicide.

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Support 2gether NHS Trust Governor as he takes on charity bike ride

Trust Governor Mike Scott is undertaking a gruelling charity bike ride to raise funds for Papyrus.

Mike, who lives just outside Tewkesbury and represents the Greater England ward for the Trust, wants to raise £6,000 for the charity, which works to reduce young suicide.

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Impact of suicide research

Just a reminder that the Support After Suicide Partnership is conducting research into the impact of suicide on the UK. Anyone (including professionals) aged 18 years and over, who has been affected by suicide can complete the survey. This can be family, friends, colleagues, teachers, emergency responders, neighbours, co-workers.

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Alexandra Wellbeing House

The Alexandra Wellbeing House is a partnership project between Swindon and Gloucestershire Mind and 2gether NHS Foundation Trust, supported by NHS Gloucestershire Clinical Commissioning Group.  The house provides a safe, therapeutic environment for adults with mental health challenges who need up to two weeks support and advice from Wellbeing Support Staff.

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Trish Thomas awarded MBE

The GSPP were delighted by the news that Trish Thomas, who has been a key member of the partnership for many years, was awarded an MBE in the New Year’s Honours List for her work to support people bereaved by suicide.

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SOBS and 2gether NHS Trust conference – 5th July 2018

This year’s conference organised by Gloucester SOBS and the 2gether Trust focuses on student mental health – “Don’t gamble with your life”. Taking place on Thursday 5th July at the Pavilion in Cheltenham, topics include the hidden addiction, student voices, and new initiatives/provisions for campuses and schools. 

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Applications for Churchill Fellowships

Applications for the next round of Churchill Fellowships are open until 18 September 2018 to expand your professional and personal horizons by travelling abroad (in 2019 and beyond) for up to 2 months researching innovative practice on a topic of your choice (which includes suicide - prevention, intervention and postvention).

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Future Forum dates

The dates of the next Forum meetings are as follows;

  • 27th September 2018 10:00 -13:30 (meeting rooms 1& 2, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 2TG)
  • 15th January 2019 10:00 -13:30 (meeting rooms 1& 2, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 2TG) **note change in date!
  • 15th May 2019 10:00 -13:30 (meeting rooms 1& 2, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 2TG)