We offer UK peer led support to adults (18+) impacted by suicide loss. None of us need to suffer alone 💜
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“To know I’m not alone…” That’s the power of peer support 💜
Our monthly suicide bereavement support groups offer a compassionate space to connect with others who understand.
Visit uksobs.com to find your nearest group. You don’t have to face this alone.
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One thing we hear a lot after losing someone to suicide is how hard sleep can become.
When everything quietens down, thoughts can start racing or your body just won’t seem to switch off. It’s tiring, frustrating, and unfortunately a really common part of grief 💜
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At SoBS, our groups bring together people who’ve been impacted by suicide to share, listen, and find strength in each other’s stories.
👉 Find your nearest group: uksobs.com
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Our National Support Line is open every day, 9am–7pm
We’re looking for volunteers to help us keep this lifeline open, especially at weekends.
👉 Find out more about becoming a Support Line volunteer: uksobs.com/about-sobs/get-in…
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For those of us living with suicide loss, grief can feel very different from day to day.
If you’re having a tough day, what’s one small thing that helps you feel grounded or supported?
Your answers might help someone else reading this today 💬💜
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Volunteering with SoBS means being part of something bigger - offering support to people when they need it most.
If you’re looking for a way to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
👉 Sign up to volunteer with us today: uksobs.com/about-sobs/get-in…
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Choosing words like “died by suicide” might feel like a small change - but it can make a big difference.
For those bereaved by suicide, it removes stigma and makes it easier to have open conversations about grief.
#WorldSuicidePreventionDay #StopSayingTheCWord
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There’s more conversation than usual about suicide right now - in the news, on social media, and even here on our page.
However you feel today, our volunteers are here to listen. They understand, because they’ve been through it too.
📞 0300 111 5065
Open 9am - 7pm everyday
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This #WorldSuicidePreventionDay25 we’re calling on the dictionaries to remove “committed suicide” from their print dictionaries and replace it with compassionate alternatives.
✍🏼 Add your name to the petition: chng.it/CwM9Qf4rFB
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#WorldSuicidePreventionDay is just around the corner and this year’s theme is changing the narrative around suicide.
That’s why at SoBS we’re focusing on language this week, and how small changes in the words we use can help shift the conversation 💬 💜
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Take 20 seconds with us to breathe and remind yourself: it’s okay to feel the way I feel. Grief looks different on everyone 💜
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“Suicide is everyone’s business” 💜
Our Ealing SoBS group runs on the 2nd Thursday of every month. If you’d like to come along, or just want to find out more please don’t hesitate to get in touch:
📞 07543 242 332
📧 ealing@uksobs.org
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Our brilliant SoBS volunteers proudly holding the Baton of Hope before it begins its journey across the UK - a wonderful symbol of raising awareness and offering hope.
Let’s keep talking about suicide 💜
#BatonOfHopeUK #SoBS #TogetherForChange #KeepTheConversationGoing
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We know grief can feel overwhelming.
We offer free online resources for anyone bereaved by suicide – whether it happened yesterday or years ago, we’re here to support you step by step 💜
Browse our resources here: uksobs.org/resources
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If you’ve been affected by something you’ve seen on TV, please remember that you’re not alone. We understand how deeply content like this can resonate with someone who has experienced the loss of a loved one to suicide.
📞 0300 111 5065 (9am-7pm everyday)
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A gentle reminder from us to you: this week, next week, and every day - celebrate the small wins. You’re doing better than you think 💜
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Every week, around 16,000 people are impacted by grief and loss.
Join us to learn more about the support available for those impacted by suicide.
@cabinetofficeuk
#SuicidePrevention #PostventionSupport #SoBS #MPDropIn #MeetYourMP
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Our support line is open every day, 9am–7pm 💬
You don’t have to face suicide bereavement alone, we’re just a call away 💜
#SuicideBereavement #YouAreNotAlone #SupportLine #GriefSupport #PhoneLine #Support
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