The Judi Meadows Memorial Fund http://judimeadows.com Fri, 25 May 2012 04:44:22 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Olympic Torch Relay http://judimeadows.com/olympic-torch-relay-2/ http://judimeadows.com/olympic-torch-relay-2/#comments Wed, 23 May 2012 20:56:26 +0000 admin http://judimeadows.com/?p=1804 Under blue skies and cheered on by a large crowd Amy waved and skipped through the centre of Yeovil as part of the Olympic torch relay. "Being a torch bearer is an incredible honour and a once in a lifetime experience. I held the torch high in memory of my mum and the other families who have been bereaved by suicide. I hope that my participation will help spread the message that to tackle suicide we have to talk more openly about it."

[mejsaudio src="http://amymeadows.com/wp-jm/wp-content/uploads/BBC-Solent-Interviews-Amy.mp3"] Amy interviewed on BBC Solent

]]>  Under blue skies and cheered on by a large crowd Amy waved and skipped through the centre of Yeovil as part of the Olympic torch relay. “Being a torch bearer is an incredible honour and a once in a lifetime experience. I held the torch high in memory of my mum and the other families who have been bereaved by suicide. I hope that my participation will help spread the message that to tackle suicide we have to talk more openly about it.”

 

Amy interviewed on BBC Solent

]]> http://judimeadows.com/olympic-torch-relay-2/feed/ 0 Amy and the Olympic torch http://judimeadows.com/amy-and-the-olympic-torch/ http://judimeadows.com/amy-and-the-olympic-torch/#comments Thu, 10 May 2012 15:15:26 +0000 admin http://judimeadows.com/?p=1797 It's just 12 days to go until Amy will be an Olympic torch bearer, one of 8,000 undertaking this auspicious task. Amy is using the opportunity to generate profile and media interest in suicide prevention work. Several magazines have agreed to run the story and for the accompanying photograph Amy will be wearing a t-shirt featuring the faces of people who have died by suicide alongside the message:  'Suicide. It happens. We need to talk about it'.  If anyone has been affected directly by suicide and would like the image of their loved one included then please e-mail us.

]]> It’s just 12 days to go until Amy will be an Olympic torch bearer, one of 8,000 undertaking this auspicious task. Amy is using the opportunity to generate profile and media interest in suicide prevention work. Several magazines have agreed to run the story and for the accompanying photograph Amy will be wearing a t-shirt featuring the faces of people who have died by suicide alongside the message:  ’Suicide. It happens. We need to talk about it’.  If anyone has been affected directly by suicide and would like the image of their loved one included then please e-mail us.

]]> http://judimeadows.com/amy-and-the-olympic-torch/feed/ 0 Olympic Torch Relay http://judimeadows.com/olympic-torch-relay/ http://judimeadows.com/olympic-torch-relay/#comments Mon, 19 Mar 2012 14:20:37 +0000 admin http://judimeadows.com/?p=1795 Amy is delighted to announce that she has been selected as an Olympic torch bearer in recognition of her work for JMMF. She will be running in Yeovil on 22 May 2012. Everyone is welcome to come and support her.

]]> Amy is delighted to announce that she has been selected as an Olympic torch bearer in recognition of her work for JMMF. She will be running in Yeovil on 22 May 2012. Everyone is welcome to come and support her.

]]> http://judimeadows.com/olympic-torch-relay/feed/ 0 Grant to the Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide http://judimeadows.com/grant-to-the-survivors-of-bereavement-by-suicide/ http://judimeadows.com/grant-to-the-survivors-of-bereavement-by-suicide/#comments Mon, 19 Mar 2012 14:19:16 +0000 admin http://judimeadows.com/?p=1793 We have awarded a grant to the Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide (www.sobs.org.uk) to help them to continue to deliver their invaluable support service. The tough current funding climate had threatened SOBS ongoing survival.  In collaboration with the Matthew Elvidge Trust (thematthewelvidgetrust.com) and James Wentworth Stanley Foundation (www.jwsmf.org) we hope to assist SOBS to capitalise on the new focus on bereaved families contained within the expected National Suicide Prevention Strategy (due for publication in May 2012).

]]> We have awarded a grant to the Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide (www.sobs.org.uk) to help them to continue to deliver their invaluable support service. The tough current funding climate had threatened SOBS ongoing survival.  In collaboration with the Matthew Elvidge Trust (thematthewelvidgetrust.com) and James Wentworth Stanley Foundation (www.jwsmf.org) we hope to assist SOBS to capitalise on the new focus on bereaved families contained within the expected National Suicide Prevention Strategy (due for publication in May 2012).

]]> http://judimeadows.com/grant-to-the-survivors-of-bereavement-by-suicide/feed/ 0 All Party Parliamentary Group http://judimeadows.com/all-party-parliamentary-group/ http://judimeadows.com/all-party-parliamentary-group/#comments Mon, 12 Mar 2012 21:38:31 +0000 admin http://judimeadows.com/?p=1786 We presented at the All Party Parliamentary Group on Suicide and Self-harm Prevention on 21 February. Hosted by Madeleine Moon MP the meeting focused on the impact of bereavement by suicide.  ...more

]]> We presented at the All Party Parliamentary Group on Suicide and Self-harm Prevention on 21 February. Hosted by Madeleine Moon MP the meeting focused on the impact of bereavement by suicide. We proposed three key changes we would like to see to inquests and coroners. 

1. Coroners should conduct the inquest process in an open and collaborative manner

2. Coroners should treat the bereaved with respect and sympathy

3. Coroners should receive  training in communication skills

4. Coroners should proactively look for pertinent issues arising and look for recommendations that may help to prevent future deaths

In order for the system to change we requested a systematic programme of training should be developed and rolled out in order to raise competencies and consistency. We await with interest the Government’s implementation of the Office of the Chief Coroner and hope that many of our concerns about the current practices will be addressed. (http://www.parliament.uk/briefing-papers/SN05721)

]]> http://judimeadows.com/all-party-parliamentary-group/feed/ 0 James Lind Alliance Project http://judimeadows.com/james-lind-alliance-project/ http://judimeadows.com/james-lind-alliance-project/#comments Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:13:28 +0000 admin http://www.judimeadows.com/?p=1773 We are currently funding the British Tinnitus Association to undertake a James Lind Alliance priorities setting project. This sees them gather the views of patients, clinicians and researchers to gain a consensus on the top research uncertainties surrounding tinnitus. BTA are running an open survey in which they are asking people for their views. You can complete the survey at  https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/JLAtinnitus. Further information available by clicking here: JLA Tinnitus Survey

]]> We are currently funding the British Tinnitus Association to undertake a James Lind Alliance priorities setting project. This sees them gather the views of patients, clinicians and researchers to gain a consensus on the top research uncertainties surrounding tinnitus. BTA are running an open survey in which they are asking people for their views. You can complete the survey at  surveymonkey.com. Further information available by clicking here: JLA Tinnitus Survey

]]> http://judimeadows.com/james-lind-alliance-project/feed/ 0 Improving Care for People who are at risk of suicide http://judimeadows.com/improving-care-for-people-who-are-at-risk-of-suicide/ http://judimeadows.com/improving-care-for-people-who-are-at-risk-of-suicide/#comments Thu, 10 Nov 2011 14:51:53 +0000 admin http://www.judimeadows.com/?p=1764 JMMF have recently contributed to a one-day meeting to produce consensus statements and recommendations regarding priorities for the implementation of optimal suicide prevention strategies. The consensus panel members comprised researchers, voluntary organisations, statutory providers and families bereaved by suicide. We discussed what is the gap between what is happening on the ground and optimal prevention strategies and what can be done to bridge the gap in the areas of communication, assessment, organisational structure and training. A final consensus statement that has been approved by all participants has now been issued. It is intended to be used as an adjunct to the Government’s National Suicide Prevention Strategy.

]]> JMMF have recently contributed to a one-day meeting to produce consensus statements and recommendations regarding priorities for the implementation of optimal suicide prevention strategies. The consensus panel members comprised researchers, voluntary organisations, statutory providers and families bereaved by suicide. We discussed what is the gap between what is happening on the ground and optimal prevention strategies and what can be done to bridge the gap in the areas of communication, assessment, organisational structure and training. A final consensus statement that has been approved by all participants has now been issued. It is intended to be used as an adjunct to the Government’s National Suicide Prevention Strategy.

 

]]> http://judimeadows.com/improving-care-for-people-who-are-at-risk-of-suicide/feed/ 0 Samaritans Call to Action for Suicide Prevention http://judimeadows.com/samaritans-call-to-action-for-suicide-prevention/ http://judimeadows.com/samaritans-call-to-action-for-suicide-prevention/#comments Thu, 27 Oct 2011 17:26:37 +0000 admin http://www.judimeadows.com/?p=1754 JMMF is supporting the Samaritans Call to Action for Suicide Prevention. We are joining with a wide range of national organisations from across sectors in England in committing to take action so that fewer lives are lost to suicide. We have shared information on our current activities in order to help inform priorities for action and we will be attending a Call to Action workshop on 1 November to help focus the key priorities beyond March 2012.

]]> JMMF is supporting the Samaritans Call to Action for Suicide Prevention. We are joining with a wide range of national organisations from across sectors in England in committing to take action so that fewer lives are lost to suicide. We have shared information on our current activities in order to help inform priorities for action and we will be attending a Call to Action workshop on 1 November to help focus the key priorities beyond March 2012.

]]> http://judimeadows.com/samaritans-call-to-action-for-suicide-prevention/feed/ 0 Suicide Prevention Strategy http://judimeadows.com/draft-suicide-prevention-strategy/ http://judimeadows.com/draft-suicide-prevention-strategy/#comments Thu, 27 Oct 2011 17:15:05 +0000 admin http://www.judimeadows.com/?p=1746 In July 2011, the Government published a draft suicide prevention strategy for England to replace the previous 10 year strategy. The document brings together knowledge about groups at higher risk of suicide, effective interventions and resources available and places a new emphasis on family members. Interested parties were asked to provide their feedback on the draft by October 2011. A copy of our submission is available here. The Judi Meadows Memorial Fund also contributed to a collaborative response from the Association of Suicide Charities (TASC). A copy of this completed form and a covering document.

]]> In July 2011, the Government published a draft suicide prevention strategy for England to replace the previous 10 year strategy. The document brings together knowledge about groups at higher risk of suicide, effective interventions and resources available and places a new emphasis on family members. Interested parties were asked to provide their feedback on the draft by October 2011. A copy of our submission is available here. The Judi Meadows Memorial Fund also contributed to a collaborative response from the Association of Suicide Charities (TASC). A copy of this completed form and a covering document.

]]> http://judimeadows.com/draft-suicide-prevention-strategy/feed/ 0 Grant Award http://judimeadows.com/grant-award/ http://judimeadows.com/grant-award/#comments Thu, 14 Jul 2011 14:25:28 +0000 admin http://www.judimeadows.com/?p=1742 We are very pleased to have been awarded a significant grant from the South London and Maudsley NHS Trust Charitable Funds to work in partnership to undertake mental health research that will lead to national changes in policy and practice including catalyst funding for teams building their research portfolio. This collaboration will include the sharing of expertise and skills as part of both organisations’ membership of the Mental Health Research Funders Forum.

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