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SIGN UP FOR NCS AUTUMN 2022!!
This summer, we have had a wonderful time delivering NCS in and around Harrogate and the district.
The young people were able to positively impact local charities and organisations and participate in lots of fun, engaging, team-building activities. Now is your chance to do the same with us this Autumn! Over the October half-term, your young people will take part in team challenges as well as contribute to their local community through their social action project. Make sure not to miss out on NCS this Autumn and sign up now at
wearencs.com/autumn
TODAY’s FLAGBEARERS
Pool AFC Under 11 Girls
Pool AFC is at the heart of the village community of Pool In Wharfedale. With 2 senior teams in the West Yorkshire league and 12 junior age groups including 3 girls teams. Pool under 11s girls have played one full season and have gone from strength to strength. The girls are super proud to be flag bearing for Harrogate Town following their experience doing the same for Harrogate Town Ladies last season. Here’s hoping for another successful season for Pool AFC and good luck to everyone at Harrogate Town.
WORLD SUICIDE PREVENTION DAY 2022
The latest suicides statistics showed that in 2018, in the UK and Republic of Ireland, more than 6,800 people died by suicide.
Every life lost to suicide is a tragedy. And we know that suicide is preventable, it’s not inevitable. But not being OK is still widely stigmatised. In one of the last reports of those taking their own life in North Yorkshire: • 82% were male • 25% were in the 40 to 49 age group • 45% were employed at the time of their death • 60% were single (including individuals who were widowed, divorced or separated)
Little tips
for helping someone open up when something’s up
World Suicide Prevention Day 2022 If someone is feeling suicidal, it might be hard to get through to them.
They might be distant or distracted or feel disconnected from the world and their own emotions. Asking someone if they’re having suicidal thoughts can give them permission to tell you how they feel. You don’t have to be an expert to help someone open up. The fact that you care is what matters.
1How to spot when something might be up
Signs to look out for:
• Not wanting to do things they usually enjoy. • Finding everyday things overwhelming. • Not replying to messages, or being distant. • Avoiding people or seeming quiet. • Appearing restless or agitated. • Easily tearful. • Drinking or using drugs to cope with feelings.
2How to open up a conversation
Showing you care builds trust to open up:
• Choose a good time, and somewhere without distractions. • Use open questions that need more than a yes/no answer. • ‘How are things? I’ve noticed you don’t seem quite yourself.’ • Listen well. ‘How’s that making you feel?’ • Avoid giving your view of what’s wrong, or what they should do.
3Asking about suicidal thoughts
It’s OK to ask someone if they’re having suicidal thoughts. You could ask:
• Have you thought about ending your life? • Are you saying that you want to die? • Are you thinking of ending your life because you want to be dead, or is it because you want the situation you’re in or the way you feel to stop?
It’s normal to feel anxious about asking, but it could save someone’s life. Remember, just being there to listen and showing you care can help.
4How to help someone get more help
If it feels like the person is really struggling to cope:
• ‘Would you like to get some help?’ • ‘Have you talked to your GP?’ • ‘Would you like me to come with you?’ • ‘You can call or email Samaritans for free, day or night.’ • ‘If it helps, you can talk to me any time.’ • If you think it’s an emergency or someone has tried to harm themselves – call 999.
