angieram Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 I have posted in previous years about the work that we do to raise awareness of and prevent suicides here in Derbyshire. We have been at two DCFC matches recently. This year we are rather ambitiously going on tour across Derbyshire! If you are at any of the matches please come across and say hello. World Suicide Prevention Day For 2018 WSPD, on the following dates, ourselves along-side many other volunteers, will be outside football club grounds and stadiums a couple of hours before kick-off to offer information, guidance or just a listening ear. You will find us at: Saturday 8th September 2018 Alfreton Town vs. Guiseley - K.O 3.00pm Impact Arena, North St, Alfreton, DE55 7FZ Chestefield vs. Dover Athletic - K.O 3.00pm Proact Stadium, 1866 Sheffield Road, Chesterfield, S41 8NZ Saturday 15th September 2018 Belper Town vs. Cleethorpes Town - K.O 3.00pm Christchurch Meadow, Bridge Street Belper, DE56 1BA Sheffield vs. Gresley - K.O 3.00pm Sheffield FC Stadium, Sheffield Road, Dronfield, S18 2GD Tuesday 18th September 2018 Derby County vs. Blackburn Rovers - K.O 7.45pm, Pride Park Stadium, Derby, DE24 8XL Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has proudly supported the International Association for Suicide Prevention's World Suicide Prevention Day since 2016, which takes place on September 10th every year. This event aims to raise awareness of suicide - specifically in groups who otherwise may not discuss the topic. On the day, DHCFT worked along side many partners: Samaritans Cruise Derby County Community Trust Chesterfield FC Community Trust Public Health Derby County Council National Suicide Prevention Alliance and spoke to fans at football stadiums about suicide and suicidal thoughts. We also handed out cards containing information and contact numbers for suicide support lines. 2018's WSPD theme is: Working together to prevent suicide For more information on 2018's World Suicide Prevention Day, please visit: https://iasp.info/wspd2018/ Contact cards given to fans at DCFC and Chesterfield FC As part of the day, a survey was given out to gather information from the public regarding their attitudes and experiences of suicide and suicidal thoughts. 2016 and 2017 survey findings summary. The survey was completed by a total of 371 people. Of these, 37% were aware it was WSPD and 66% had previously had a conversation about suicide. 29% of those asked had experienced suicidal thoughts, in which 38% spoke to a friend or relative about their thoughts, 28% to their GP staff and 37% to mental health staff. 34% spoke to no-one about their suicidal thoughts. 66% felt they would be able to ask someone they knew if they were having suicidal thoughts. In 2017, 68% of people knew someone who had died by suicide, and 80% felt able to approach a stranger who seemed distressed. If you are in crisis or feeling suicidal, please contact your General Practitioner or telephone helplines such as Samaritans 116 123 (free to call from UK landlines and mobiles) or by discussing your problems with a friend or colleague. Visit our support page for more information. DHCFT's Dr Allan Johnston, State of Mind's Jimmy Gittins and local author Kalwinder Singh Dhindsa at WSPD 2016. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archied Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 2 hours ago, angieram said: I have posted in previous years about the work that we do to raise awareness of and prevent suicides here in Derbyshire. We have been at two DCFC matches recently. This year we are rather ambitiously going on tour across Derbyshire! If you are at any of the matches please come across and say hello. World Suicide Prevention Day For 2018 WSPD, on the following dates, ourselves along-side many other volunteers, will be outside football club grounds and stadiums a couple of hours before kick-off to offer information, guidance or just a listening ear. You will find us at: Saturday 8th September 2018 Alfreton Town vs. Guiseley - K.O 3.00pm Impact Arena, North St, Alfreton, DE55 7FZ Chestefield vs. Dover Athletic - K.O 3.00pm Proact Stadium, 1866 Sheffield Road, Chesterfield, S41 8NZ Saturday 15th September 2018 Belper Town vs. Cleethorpes Town - K.O 3.00pm Christchurch Meadow, Bridge Street Belper, DE56 1BA Sheffield vs. Gresley - K.O 3.00pm Sheffield FC Stadium, Sheffield Road, Dronfield, S18 2GD Tuesday 18th September 2018 Derby County vs. Blackburn Rovers - K.O 7.45pm, Pride Park Stadium, Derby, DE24 8XL Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has proudly supported the International Association for Suicide Prevention's World Suicide Prevention Day since 2016, which takes place on September 10th every year. This event aims to raise awareness of suicide - specifically in groups who otherwise may not discuss the topic. On the day, DHCFT worked along side many partners: Samaritans Cruise Derby County Community Trust Chesterfield FC Community Trust Public Health Derby County Council National Suicide Prevention Alliance and spoke to fans at football stadiums about suicide and suicidal thoughts. We also handed out cards containing information and contact numbers for suicide support lines. 2018's WSPD theme is: Working together to prevent suicide For more information on 2018's World Suicide Prevention Day, please visit: https://iasp.info/wspd2018/ Contact cards given to fans at DCFC and Chesterfield FC As part of the day, a survey was given out to gather information from the public regarding their attitudes and experiences of suicide and suicidal thoughts. 2016 and 2017 survey findings summary. The survey was completed by a total of 371 people. Of these, 37% were aware it was WSPD and 66% had previously had a conversation about suicide. 29% of those asked had experienced suicidal thoughts, in which 38% spoke to a friend or relative about their thoughts, 28% to their GP staff and 37% to mental health staff. 34% spoke to no-one about their suicidal thoughts. 66% felt they would be able to ask someone they knew if they were having suicidal thoughts. In 2017, 68% of people knew someone who had died by suicide, and 80% felt able to approach a stranger who seemed distressed. If you are in crisis or feeling suicidal, please contact your General Practitioner or telephone helplines such as Samaritans 116 123 (free to call from UK landlines and mobiles) or by discussing your problems with a friend or colleague. Visit our support page for more information. DHCFT's Dr Allan Johnston, State of Mind's Jimmy Gittins and local author Kalwinder Singh Dhindsa at WSPD 2016. Fantastic work angie it’s an issue that has touched our family very deeply and it’s only when it does you realise the scale of it and the numbers of people who take they’re own lives Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 A great cause this, and I hope people get solice out of visiting it. Is it going anywhere near Stoke? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angieram Posted September 7, 2018 Author Share Posted September 7, 2018 57 minutes ago, Boycie said: A great cause this, and I hope people get solice out of visiting it. Is it going anywhere near Stoke? I don't know but we did pioneer it in Derbyshire and I was told that our footballing neighbours in Nottingham were making enquiries! Not that we did anything exclusive - we just thought "How can we raise awareness to a load of blokes who wouldn't go anywhere near a wellbeing event?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 18 minutes ago, angieram said: I don't know but we did pioneer it in Derbyshire and I was told that our footballing neighbours in Nottingham were making enquiries! Not that we did anything exclusive - we just thought "How can we raise awareness to a load of blokes who wouldn't go anywhere near a wellbeing event?" Well, regards a Stoke event put chips on!? I have my ups and downs and through my job can be driving quite a lot. I find driving can be a time where depending on your mind set is a bit hit and miss. Lots of time to think. Keep up the great work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angieram Posted September 10, 2018 Author Share Posted September 10, 2018 Great video from DCCT featuring @OwenB87. We'll be at the match on 18th September. I hope they will be playing the video on the big screen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coneheadjohn Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 Great cause,well done for doing it again Angie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
therealhantsram Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 I don't know if anyone else saw Reported Missing on the Beeb last night, Very moving programme watching a family's journey as suicidal husband/father goes missing. Remarkable they would let a camera crew follow them.. but a real insight into the impact depression has on the people around you. Well worth a watch on iPlayer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angieram Posted September 17, 2018 Author Share Posted September 17, 2018 Our final match of the tour tomorrow evening, brings me home. ? We will be opposite the Rams shop, come and say hello - all questions welcome ( apart from 'Are we going to win? ' ) COYR! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Van der MoodHoover Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 This is very much the uplifting face of football and great kudos to all those who are involved in this worthy initiative. Great to see the club being supportive as well - a club that recognises how it can be a positive influence in its community is one we can be proud to support. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Cone Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 Fantastic cause, great thing you are doing xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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