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Suicide is still too often met with silence, stigma, or shame. Silence should never be the response to someone’s pain. With one conversation, asking someone how they’re really doing — and being ready to truly listen — can save lives. Because here’s what we know: No one has to face this alone. Help exists. Healing is possible. And all it can take is for one person to start a conversation. A recent conversation with a friend highlighted this. They had been struggling for some t

We are excited to be able to offer patches for our many biker followers. Add a patch to your cut and show your support wherever you go. They are 90mm and £9.50 (including p&p) They will be available in the next few weeks so please get your pre-order in through the website merchandise page and as soon as they arrive we will get in touch. Help us spread the word of our memorial, start a conversation and show your support as we remember those veterans and serving personnel who h

I have been extremely lucky over the last few months to have been invited to talk to Gemma Gardner of the Auris Institute and Frankie’s Pod. Frankie’s Pod was a lovely opportunity to talk about life in the military, both regular and reserves, civilian hardships and the force behind starting the Elysium Memorial Foundation. Frankie’s Pod is a relaxed chat, no agenda, no talking points, just a sit down and tell your story. Gemma had a more structured interview style and the Au

Men’s Mental Health Week highlights the health issues that affect men, encourages greater awareness of potential concerns, and signposts ways to seek support. Running from 15th to 21st June, this year’s theme focuses on small, manageable actions that can lead to lasting change. By reducing the stigma around men’s health, we can help empower men to take responsibility for their wellbeing and ask for help when they need it. Many men find it difficult to ask for help and this

A recent article on ITV has highlighted the impact of Blast Exposure on veterans. The death of Wayne Mallon who served 24 years in the Royal Artillery has been deemed by the coroner to be as a result of Blast Exposure. Although discharged from the Army with significant hearing loss he was otherwise in good health. The headaches started soon after and were mild to start with but built over time leaving Wayne with terrible pain, mood swings and changes to his character. F

The 24hr Mental Health Support Line, previously managed by Combat Stress, has now renamed as the ‘Armed Forces Support Line’ under the management of Optima Health. Optima Health is one of the UK's largest occupational health and employee wellbeing services company, bringing over 75 years of experience and is a major provider to the NHS, central, and local government. Of key importance, is that this was a transition of service, not a change in the level or quality of support p

Following the recent news on the sad loss of Ricky Hatton we are reminded that it doesn’t matter if someone looks like they have it all together or a great life, mental health illness can still remain hidden. There are many celebrities that suffer with depression, anxiety and PTSD, Robin Williams, Lady Gaga, Adele, Dwayne Johnson and Ariana Grande to name but a few proving the point that you are not alone and that mental health illness does not discriminate. There is so much

The RCA Trust, formerly known as Renfrew Council on Alcohol, is an addictions charity based in Paisley Scotland and has been around since...

We are thrilled to announce that Ed Mackenzie has made it through to the shortlisted finalists of the English Veterans Awards, this year...

Over the months of September & October the Baton of Hope is working its way across the country bringing the focus on suicide and it’s...

The loss of another friend recently has reminded me of the importance of a memorial to those who have lost their lives to suicide. The...

Thank you to everyone who has donated through JustGiving. Donations, no matter how big or small are equally appreciated and with the...

This weekend - Three Peaks Challenge by Paige Hall & Lee Felton. Please continue to show support for Paige and Lee who are taking on the...

Suicide Bereavement UK have developed a series of At Your Side guides for those bereaved by suicide in the Armed Forces community. ...

We all struggle at one time or another. Whether your struggle is a brief one or one that has been ongoing since leaving service, the...

Valentines Day, always met with mixed feelings. Some will celebrate in style, dinner, presents, flowers, the works. Others will agree...

Situated in that lull between Christmas and New Year’s, National Call a Friend Day is meant to be a time between these two big days to...

Whilst a blog about shawarma may seem a bit light hearted it has been (Marvel) Universally recognised as a chance for heroes to get...

Sunday 29th September is National Starbucks day. Whilst this may be celebrated more in USA it does highlight an opportunity for people...