Domestic Abuse
A study funded by the NIHR School for Primary Care Research (SPCR) has led to the creation of a new Friends and Family Handbook, offering vital guidance for those supporting someone who may be experiencing domestic abuse.
Further information linked here: https://www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/news/new-handbook-for-loved-ones-facing-domestic-abuse
Lancashire Mind – Suicide Prevention Training
Emma from Lancashire Mind talking about fully funded Orange Button suicide prevention training
Lancashire Mind is offering Optometry Practices in Lancashire access to lifesaving mental health training.
Why: Lancashire has the second highest rate of suicides in the UK. The Orange Button Community Scheme is a fantastic initiative that focused on supporting individuals experiencing suicidal thoughts.
What: The Orange Button Community Scheme is a fantastic initiative that focuses on supporting individuals experiencing suicidal thoughts or concerned about a colleague, friend or family member.
Lancashire Mind would like to offer you places on Suicide First Aid Lite Training Course, one of the courses under the Orange Button Scheme.
Who: We can deliver to up to 20 people per course and you can book on as a group or individual.
When/Where: Courses can take place at venues in Lancashire or virtually with courses running in the day time and evening time.
How: The course is delivered by Lancashire Mind’s experienced trainers who have been delivering Orange Button training for six years funded through Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust. Our trainers are trauma informed and have trained over 5,000 people through Orange Button.
Badge-wearers who have received our specialised suicide prevention training, can offer information and support, even though they are not qualified to provide counseling. They are also a beacon to those who need to talk about suicide or are having thoughts of suicide. Their role primarily involves directing individuals to relevant services.
We hope your organisation is able to take up this offer to be there for people who may need to talk to someone as this does save lives. At the end of the course learners will receive a certificate and can apply for an Orange Button.
Suicide is one of the most common and preventable deaths, yet many people do not know how to support someone who is at risk of suicide. These suicide prevention courses aim to give learners the knowledge and skills needed to prevent deaths from suicide, in workplaces, their personal lives or community settings. We hope you will be able to take up this offer and help us to reduce suicides in Lancashire.
Booking information
You can find out more about all Orange Button Courses here: Suicide Prevention Training – Lancashire Mind
You can book onto a course here Upcoming training & events – Lancashire Mind or email emmamadden@lancashiremind.org.uk
