News & Events

Jonathan Hemus runs the Manchester marathon

30 April, 2013

Congratulations to Jonanthn Hemus, who ran the Greater Manchester marathon this weekend in an amzing time of 3hrs 57mins, raising funds for the Trust.
Well done Joanathan and thank you for all your efforts to increase awareness and suport our work! You look in good shape after 26.2 miles!

Archbishop of Canterbury's daughter: My battle with depression

27 April, 2013

The Archbishop of Canterbury's daugher, Katherine Welby, has described her battle with "unbearable" bouts of depression and challenged the Church of England to eradicate the stigma surrounding mental illness.
 Please read this excellent article, which talks about her despair being 'tinged with hope'…. and share it with others.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/religion/10013906/Archbishop-of-Canterburys-daughter-My-battle-with-depression.html

Fleet Half 2014 - Sunday March 16th

25 April, 2013

On Sunday March 17th 2013 the Trust had over 160 runners in the Fleet Half Marathon. Everyone did a fantastic job to raise awareness of anxiety and depression and over £33,000 for our work. Thank you!
Next year's race is on Sunday March 16th 2014, so do please put this importnat date in your diary as the Trust will be an official charity!
We will be writing to everyone in October and look forward to seeing you on the start line!

U Can Cope supports people in distress

23 April, 2013

U Can Cope is a 22min film (http://www.samaritans.org/ucancope), which shares inspirational stories and focuses on three people for whom life had become unbearable through anxiety and depression but who, after seeking help, are now leading happy lives.
The film promotes three main messages:

  •  anyone can experience suicidal thoughts
  •  there is always hope
  • there is always help

Together with Samaritans and the Royal College of Psychiatrists, Connecting with People (emotional resilience and suicide prevention training providers) are leading a coalition of more than one hundred organisations (UK and beyond)  - from mental health bodies to the Professional Cricketers’ Association to spread the message that it is possible to overcome suicidal thoughts and feelings and that there are many resources available to help those who are struggling to cope. 

U Can Cope also highlights the new Royal College of Psychiatrists’ resources. Connecting with People (http://www.connectingwithpeople.org) have developed a range of practical and compassionate self-help resources with their collaborators on behalf of the Royal College of Psychiatrists - available to anyone in need of advice and support. They promote appropriate self-help and tell people about useful strategies and how they can access help and support. 

They are available online via the Connecting with People website (http://www.connectingwithpeople.org/ucancope) and the RCPsych website at www.rcpsych.ac.uk  free of charge.These include:

  

  • Feeling on the edge helping you get through it - for people in distress attending the Emergency Department following self harm or with suicidal thoughts     
  • Feeling overwhelmed and staying safe -  for anybody struggling to cope when bad things happen in their life
  • U Can Cope -  designed to help young people develop resilience and cope with any current/future difficulties in their life. Just as helpful for adults.

  

The Elvidges ran the Paris Marathon!

8 April, 2013

On Sunday April 7th a number of family and friends ran the Paris Marathon for the Trust. The team comprised of Nick, David, Doug, Hamish, Kevin and Mat (see photo - left to right)…. as well as a number of other friends.

We have a fund raising page and so, if you would like to support our achievemnt, which is a first for the older members of the team (!) please click on the link below. We will be back next year:
http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fundraiser-web/fundraiser/showFundraiserProfilePage.action?userUrl=HamishMAElvidge

With very many thanks for your suppprt,
Kevin, Hamish, David, Douglas, Nick and friends