📢📢 We’re making it official: we are planning another tour of the UK! If your town, city or region would like to be part of this important national suicide prevention event let us know. Email: [email protected] by 20th June. Find out more: batonofhopeuk.org/announcement-b…

I’ve completed the survey, please spare a few minutes to complete too.

Just back from a little working holiday. Mostly work and little holiday! Anything happening in the news?

I have a clean prop!

Little Egret’s makeover has begun. Primed ready for new anti-foul and decals!

I can predict there will be calls to restrict access to crossbows. Diverting the conversation from the real and urgent problem - the man who used the crossbow and male violence against women. Don’t be distracted!

Guy saving a seagull on Sauchiehall Street 😂👏🏻👏🏻 People make Glasgow 😂👏🏻

New, official boat name 😀

Talking more openly about #mentalhealth & suicide is necessary for breaking down stigma, ensuring people get the help they need & preventing suicide PAPYRUS have put together some tips for having difficult conversations: papyrus-uk.org/how-to-have-di… #SuicidePrevention

Our cat destroyed DESTROYED our once beautiful stair carpet. Result? We’ve got a truly shitty stair carpet and a brilliant, beloved old cat. Conclusion? We’re not getting another stair carpet while our cat endures. Hopes? Our cat is immortal.

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In assessing suicide risk we should routinely ask about online safety. This is not only an issue for young people on social media. We found suicide-related internet use in 1 in 12 MH patient suicides. NCISH study in 2024. #WSPD2024 sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

I'm really surprised Freya cannot find a UK foster or adopter. She is approx 1 and only a small girl. She is lively and friendly and gets along with all she’s met so far-children, dogs and cats. Please message for more info on adopting or fostering. 🙏❤️

If we can find a home for the lovely Nina who is in foster in Wales (she can travel) then Archie gets his chance to come to foster. Nina is a wonderful girl. House trained, friendly, great on the lead. A cuddle bug. Please consider her if you are looking for a dog to complete

Assisted suicide sends a harmful message that lives marked by illness and disability aren't worth living. It creates a two-tier society where suicide prevention only applies to some suffering people. No MP interested in equality should vote for Kim Leadbeater’s Bill today.

Female nurses have a high suicide rate. Our new report NCISH finds workplace & financial stresses & low rate of help-seeking from MH services they work alongside.

Our Director Prof Nav Kapur spent a brilliant day in Bath yesterday with Tash Bryant and frontline colleagues from AWP Mental Health learning about their leading work in a more personalised approach to suicide risk NCCMH. Their new system has been in place for almost a year

White tailed eagle, now at Rutland Water. Rutland Ospreys

We are asking clinicians working in #mentalhealth care to take part in a survey examining the impact of patient suicide on well-being & clinical practice. If you've experienced the death of a patient by suicide & would like to take part see here buff.ly/wmai8zY

Reminder that January is a high risk time for suicide. People facing the year ahead, family rows over Xmas, alcohol. Look after family & friends. Ask for help. Suicide is preventable.