@adeleandmaddie

Former police officer now in the NHS. Passionate about suicide prevention & peer support. Churchill Fellow. All views expressed are my own.

 England, United Kingdom
Joined March 2015
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Great to join up with the @LMA_Managers and Shining a Light on Suicide campaign again this year to highlight the importance of talking about suicide 🧡 #WorldSuicidePreventionDay #WSPD #SuicideAwareness #SuicidePrevention #ZSATraining #ChangeTheNarrative
LMA@LMA_ManagersSep 10
🌎On #WorldSuicidePreventionDay, the LMA, and its members, are proud to support @Zer0Suicide and Shining a Light on Suicide in raising awareness, challenging stigma and helping people recognise the signs that someone may be struggling. 🎥 Watch the video below:
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Alex reflected on the time our training helped her recognise some else’s distress and think through what steps to safely take. She was glad she trusted her instincts and focused on keeping the woman safe until support arrived. zerosuicidealliance.com/real… #RealExperiences #LivedExperiences #TrainingInAction #ZSATraining
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#FeedbackFriday In March our training was taken 13,393 times and feedback like this shows why it matters. Thank you to everyone who has taken, shared and contributed to our training. Together, we’re building a community that knows how to talk about suicide safely and openly 🧡 #ZSATraining #Feedback #Testimonial #FridayFeelings #Friday
Testimonial praising Zero Suicide Alliance training for its clear, practical approach to suicide prevention and calm, proportionate action.

ALT Testimonial praising Zero Suicide Alliance training for its clear, practical approach to suicide prevention and calm, proportionate action.

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Adele Owen QPM retweeted
NCISH@NCISH_UKJan 8
🚨NEW @NCISH_UK STUDY🚨 NCISH has been commissioned to examine the transition process from CAMHS to AMHS, a high-risk period for patients. To better understand this: we are asking patients, carers and clinicians to share their experiences of mental health services via survey
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Today is World Suicide Prevention Day. Alongside @samaritans, the Premier League and its clubs are launching a new initiative #TogetherAgainstSuicide supporting fans who are struggling and increasing awareness around suicide. You support us, let us support you.

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Adele Owen QPM retweeted
LMA@LMA_Managers10 Sep 2025
On #WorldSuicidePreventionDay, LMA Members have launched a new Shining a Light on Suicide prevention video in partnership with @MayorofGM @AndyBurnhamGM. Learn how to save a life with free online training: shiningalightonsuicide.org.u…
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Thinking about applying for a Churchill Fellowship? Join a drop-in session for guidance on the process💬 Sign up now – the first session is on Weds 23 July: eventbrite.co.uk/o/the-churc… Plus, stay tuned for three new Fellowship programmes launching next week! ✨
The image shows a promotional graphic for Churchill Fellowship application drop-ins. There is a photo of the Fellowship team standing together outside an office, with white walls and a wooden door in the background. Below the photo, large black text reads "THINKING OF APPLYING FOR A CHURCHILL FELLOWSHIP?" followed by "Join one of our online drop-in sessions with our friendly Fellowship team" and "Places are limited, sign up now". The Churchill Fellowship logo appears in the bottom right corner.

ALT The image shows a promotional graphic for Churchill Fellowship application drop-ins. There is a photo of the Fellowship team standing together outside an office, with white walls and a wooden door in the background. Below the photo, large black text reads "THINKING OF APPLYING FOR A CHURCHILL FELLOWSHIP?" followed by "Join one of our online drop-in sessions with our friendly Fellowship team" and "Places are limited, sign up now". The Churchill Fellowship logo appears in the bottom right corner.

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Adele Owen QPM retweeted
BBC Breakfast
@BBCBreakfast15 Jul 2025
'It's going to save lives' #BBCBreakfast has learned that lessons on suicide prevention are being added to the school curriculum in England as part of new government guidance being published today. Andy Airey is one of the Three Dads Walking who have campaigned for the change since their daughters died by suicide bbc.co.uk/news/topics/cg1l7x…
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Adele Owen QPM retweeted
dadmattersuk@dadmattersuk10 Jul 2025
Are you parenting after divorce or separation? Do you have a 4-8 year old? A new online study is exploring family life and children's wellbeing in different post-separation child arrangements - particularly the families who haven't been through court. 1/2
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Adele Owen QPM retweeted
Samaritans@samaritans9 Jul 2025
There may be times when you see something online about self-harm or suicide that you find worrying or harmful. It's important to feel able to control what you see and engage with.   We have useful resources to help you protect your online space 👉💚 bit.ly/3oSorir
A Check list of Tips including thinking about who you follow, taking a break from your screen, muting keywords and reporting worrying content.

ALT A Check list of Tips including thinking about who you follow, taking a break from your screen, muting keywords and reporting worrying content.

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nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/c…

Sky Gardening Challenge 2026

Welcome to the National Trust’s Sky Gardening Challenge 2026. Let’s turn the outside space of your flat or apartment into something special.

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You may see someone in a public place who you think is at risk of suicide. If it is safe for you to do so, try to follow these steps.❤️ This information and further life-saving advice can be found on our free Stay Alive app from Google Play, App Store, or stayalive.app
'What to do if you see someone in a public place who you think is at risk of suicide' '1. Send someone else to get help if possible.' '2. Engage the person in conversation.' '3. Don't be afraid to ask if they're thinking about suicide.' '4. Listen without judgement and help them talk about what has brought them to this point.' '5. Reassure them help is available and offer to contact a helpline or trusted contact if they would like you to.' '6. Stay with them until help is in place.' '7. Keep yourself safe - never endanger your safety when helping.'

ALT 'What to do if you see someone in a public place who you think is at risk of suicide' '1. Send someone else to get help if possible.' '2. Engage the person in conversation.' '3. Don't be afraid to ask if they're thinking about suicide.' '4. Listen without judgement and help them talk about what has brought them to this point.' '5. Reassure them help is available and offer to contact a helpline or trusted contact if they would like you to.' '6. Stay with them until help is in place.' '7. Keep yourself safe - never endanger your safety when helping.'

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The Government has launched a call for evidence on men’s health to inform England's first ever men's health strategy and  will run for 12 weeks from 24 April 2025 to 17 July 2025.  gov.uk/government/calls-for-…

Men's Health Strategy for England: call for evidence

This call for evidence is seeking the views of the public, as well as health and social care professionals, academics, employers and stakeholder organisations to inform a Men’s Health Strategy for...

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🚨 UKMSA welcomes the Government’s Call For Evidence on the 1st ever #MensHealth Strategy Now’s the time to tackle preventable deaths & improve support for men’s wellbeing. We're backing it all the way—join us: menssheds.org.uk/news-story/… #MensSheds #MensHealthStrategy

UK Men’s Sheds Association welcomes Government Call for Evidence on Men’s Health - UKMSA Men's...

UKMSA, UK Men’s Shed Association will be contributing fully to the Department of Health and Social Care Call for Evidence to feed into England’s first ever men’s health strategy,

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Adele Owen QPM retweeted
BBC Songs of Praise@BBCSoP25 Apr 2025
This community choir in Manchester provides support and hope for people who have lost loved ones to suicide. We will be singing on @BBCTwo this week! #SongsOfPraise / The Positive Power of Community / Sunday 1:25pm @BBCTwo & @BBCiPlayer bbc.in/3KACBA2 @SingTheirName
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A great presentation this evening from @CloudGardenerUK of his @ChurchillFship research held in the wonderful surroundings of Manchester museum. 🪴🌱
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📢 Fellow @MrAlCoates is launching his report on supporting adopters, kinship carers & foster carers to care for children with challenging behaviour – and you’re invited! 🗓️ 23 April (practitioners): eventbrite.com/e/churchill-f… 🗓️ 24 April (parents & carers): eventbrite.com/e/churchill-f…
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From suicide prevention to inclusive game design, these are just some of the urgent issues explored in last month’s Churchill Fellowship reports. Our Fellows are turning international insight into real-world action – explore our ideas library for more 👇 churchillfellowship.org/idea…
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Noticing a lack of support for people with cancer in their 20s–40s, Churchill Fellow Ceinwen Giles set out to change that With her Fellowship and an Activate grant, she co-designed a six-week online support programme 💬💛 Watch her story now 👇
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Huge shout out to Richard from @samaritans who I’ve met this evening on a high street in Oxford where he has been for a few hours & plans to remain till 3am ready to talk. A volunteer since 1985. 👏👏👏
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