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Hello and welcome to another issue of updates from the Gloucestershire Suicide Prevention Partnership (GSPP) members.
If there's anything you want to share, or if you'd like to be added to the distribution list, please do get in touch.
Take care, Nicky
New area on website with members' promotional resources etc.
The new area on the GSPP website is slowly filling up with members resources, in particular we have resources from Gloucestershire Self Harm Helpline, Kooth and Qwell, Samaritans (both local branches and 'head office', Stop Loan Sharks, Sunflowers Suicide Support.
You can find the new area by clicking here and if you'd like to share your organisation's/group's resources, please do get in touch.
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Men's Health Awareness Week: Men, Mental Health and Covid-19
Everybody's mental health has been challenged by the lockdowns and insecurities of the last year and it's not over. As we emerge from what we hope will be the worst of the pandemic, questions, concerns and anxieties remain. Men's Health Week 2021 (14-20 June) asks: how do we move forward?
For more on the Men's Health Forum's CAN DO Challenge, the launch of their new Man Manual, click here.
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Latest news for the LGBTQ+ community and their allies
Standards that LGBT patients should expect from their GP
A new guide for lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT) patients, setting out what they should expect from their doctor, has been published to coincide with the start of Pride Month by the General Medical Council (GMC). The medical regulator has produced the guide – its first aimed specifically at LGBT patients – in conjunction with LGBT rights charity Stonewall and LGBT doctors’ organisation GLADD. Read more here...
Stonewall Development Opportunities
Open Digital Workshops are a great opportunity to learn more about key dates in the LGBTQ+ inclusion calendar and use these moments to create practical change at work. These are 2-hour interactive workshops are facilitated by Stonewall experts and feature inspiring guest speakers. For more information on the courses available, their cost and how to book on, click here.
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Recent self-harm reports
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Home-Start report reveals top three post-pandemic concerns for parents
The report was produced by Home-Start UK following our research to measure the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on parents of young children, and heard from some 1200 of the parents we support about the issues that had affected them most. Read more here...
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Chance To Chat – Postcards
Fair Shares has produced a series of specially designed postcards aimed at raising general dementia awareness and helping people get to know each other better by stimulating conversation and helping to recall older memories. Free virtual training sessions for individuals,care home staff and others is available. Read more here...
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Support at the Cavern news
Support at the Cavern has now reopened and it has been lovely to begin to welcome people back face to face! We are currently opening for 40 minutes at the top of each hour. The first session begins at 6pm and the last session begins at 10pm. We close for 20 minutes between sessions to make sure we have time to do a thorough clean to keep everyone safe. There is a three person limit at each table to help stay socially disatanced. If you are able to wear a mask, that is great but if not, we understand - you will not be excluded. We can't wait to see you!
Phone support (tel: 01452 307 201, option 2) is still being offered on an 'as we can' basis and although we will do our best to answer and return calls, during busy times, we may not be available. Please be patient, we want to talk to you!
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Proud to Learn training news
Latest training news from the Proud to Learn team (updates from 4th, 11th June). Read more...
Please note you do not have to be a Gloucestershire County Council employee to attend some of these courses.
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NCISH Reports
The National Confidential Inquiry into Suicide and Safety in Mental Health (NCISH) has collated some recent publications concerning mental health, suicide prevention and Covid-19. Read more...
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Inclusion Gloucestershire survey
To be sure that the work of Inclusion Gloucestershire is driven by disabled people and those with mental health conditions and those who support them, we have designed a survey to understand what aspects of life are causing people concern or worry. Read more here...
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'ON THE GO' Suicide Bereavement Training is now online and CPD accredited
Suicide Bereavement UK have released new dates for Suicide Bereavement UK’s ‘ON THE GO’ online training modules, which are delivered by experts in the field. The live 90 minute online modules complement the PABBS face to face suicide bereavement training and are CPD accredited. Read more..
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Forest of Dean Community Connectors Forum
The forum, which is facilitated by Forest Voluntary Action forum, has a collective aim in bringing together community focused individuals, organisations, charities, voluntary groups & services to support communities to live well & worry less. Read more...
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Can you spot a loan shark?
In this current climate, with people losing their jobs due to the pandemic we are concerned that more people might turn to illegal lenders. A report from the DWP estimates that 21 million people in this country are no longer able to make ends meet. It is more important than ever that we raise awareness and advise people that borrowing from a loan shark is not the solution to their money problems. Read more...
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The pandemic and your mental health
In the latest ZOE Covid Study webinar, the team behind the study shared what they have learned so far about Covid-19 and mental health.
You can read more here.
You can watch a recording of the webinar here.
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Updates to Suicide prevention profile
A range of indicators in the suicide prevention profile (also known at Public Health England's "Fingertips" tool) has been updated recently, covering age-standardised, wellbeing, social isolation indicators, to name a few. Read more...
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Loneliness Awareness Week 2021
This week is Loneliness Awareness Week (14-18 June), when people and organisations join together to raise awareness of loneliness.
Loneliness is something that can affect any one of us at any point in our lives, and this issue has become something even more of us have had to deal with over the last year. With social distancing restrictions steadily lifting, Loneliness Awareness Week continues to be as important as ever. Not just as a reminder that many people will continue to struggle with loneliness and isolation after lockdown, but also to reinforce the importance of social connections. Read more here...
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Community Survey - Domestic Abuse in Gloucestershire
Gloucestershire County Council is currently undertaking some service user and community engagement work to support the development of the new Gloucestershire Domestic Abuse Strategy.
Even if you haven't experienced domestic abuse, we want to know what you think in this confidential survey, so that we can offer the best help and support for survivors. Open to those who live in Gloucestershire and aged 16 years or over, you can access the survey here.
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STREET Service Updates
Find out about the changes to the type of support offered by the STREET Service, how to refer into the team and how to get more information. You can also find out more about online awareness raising events by clicking here.
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FREE Domestic Abuse Awareness Training for all Pharmacy staff across Gloucestershire
The GDASS team are providing some free training for pharmacy staff which includes information on Domestic Abuse, the GDASS service, how to make referrals and support available to professionals. Read more...
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The Good Grief Project news
Beyond The Mask premieres live & online at the 2021 Stroud Film Festival. Read more here...
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Gloucestershire VCS Alliance news
For a selection of some of the latest news from the Gloucestershire VCS Alliance click here.
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