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Storm Skills Training CIC @storm-cic.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

and how small shifts in language can help reduce stigma and strengthen connection. Thank you to the CPD Certification Service for helping us to share this learning more widely.

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Storm Skills Training CIC @storm-cic.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

They often show up in everyday settings and the words we choose can make a difference to how safe someone feels to open up. In this article, we explore how we can approach these conversations with greater confidence, compassion and care

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Storm Skills Training CIC @storm-cic.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

New Resource: Talking About Suicide and Self Harm: Care, Clarity and Compassion in Everyday Conversations: www.cpduk.co.uk/news/talking.... Talking about suicide and self-harm isn’t easy and many of us worry about saying the wrong thing. But these conversations matter more than we might realise.

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Talking About Suicide and Self Harm: Care, Clarity and Compassion in Everyday Conversations

This informal CPD article,’ Talking About Suicide and Self Harm: Care, Clarity and Compassion in Everyday Conversations’, was provided by Storm Skills Training, who provide a range of self-harm and su...

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Storm Skills Training CIC @storm-cic.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Talking about suicide and self-harm isn’t easy, but the language we use can help people feel seen, heard, and supported 🩵 Thank you to everyone who has already shared this resource with their networks. 2/2

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Storm Skills Training CIC @storm-cic.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

As we reflect on #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek last week, we’re resharing our resource Tips for Talking About Suicide and Self-harm with Care, Clarity and Compassion: zurl.co/jFKQX 1/2

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Storm Skills Training CIC @storm-cic.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

📢 Limited places remaining Join our upcoming Intermediate Level Skills Training in Self-harm & Suicide Prevention: • For people working with Children & Young Adults: 16th – 17th June 2026 • For people working with Adults: 15th – 16th July 2026 zurl.co/m1q5r

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Storm Skills Training CIC @storm-cic.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

🎥 Have you watched our webinar in collaboration with the Derby site of the Multicentre Study of Self-harm in England yet? "Self harm in Older Adults - Insights from the Multicentre Study of Self-harm" is available to view on Youtube: zurl.co/lwhNj

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Storm Skills Training CIC @storm-cic.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

📄 This resource offers practical, person-centred language tips to support safer and more compassionate conversations around suicide and self-harm - using words that are respectful, sensitive, and stigma-reducing. Download a copy here: zurl.co/LG9nm 2/2

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Storm Skills Training CIC @storm-cic.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, we’re highlighting how the words we use can shape understanding, reduce stigma, & create safer spaces. Talking about suicide and self-harm isn’t easy, but it’s essential. The language we use can help people feel seen, heard, and supported. 🩵 1/2

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Storm Skills Training CIC @storm-cic.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Last few places remaining on our next Intermediate Level Skills Training in Self-harm & Suicide Prevention for people working with children & young people: 📅 16th - 17th June 2026 💻 Delivered online via Microsoft Teams Learn more & register: zurl.co/mnqaT

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Storm Skills Training CIC @storm-cic.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

📢 Limited places remaining Join our upcoming Intermediate Level Skills Training in Self-harm & Suicide Prevention: For those working with Adults: • 15th – 16th July 2026 For those working with Children & Young Adults (up to the age of 25): • 16th – 17th June 2026 Learn more: zurl.co/nlqAk

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Storm Skills Training CIC @storm-cic.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

A huge congratulations to @ncish.bsky.social on this important milestone, and thank you to everyone involved for your vital insights and impact in suicide prevention. #NCISH2026 (2 of 2)

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Storm Skills Training CIC @storm-cic.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Today, some of the Storm Skills Training CIC team are attending the National Confidential Inquiry into Suicide and Safety in Mental Health (NCISH) conference – Safer care in 2026: new figures and key findings from 30 years of NCISH. (1 of 2)

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NCISH @ncish.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Our chair Prof Ann John has welcomed all delegates to our #NCISH2026 conference. Ann talked about the transformative research @ncish.bsky.social has carried out over the past 30 years.

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NCISH @ncish.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Prof Ann John also highlighted NCISH research on high-risk groups and those under the care of mental health services and the impact our research has had on services #NCISH2026

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NCISH @ncish.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Please see our Delegate Booklet for the speaker bios and for today’s programme. documents.manchester.ac.uk/display.aspx... You can still register (until 10am) to join us at our #NCISH2026 conference: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/30-years-o...

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30 years of NCISH - 12th Conference

National Confidential Inquiry into Suicide and Safety in Mental Health 12th Conference

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NCISH @ncish.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

We look forward to welcoming attendees to our 12th @ncish.bsky.social conference today. Our Chair is Professor Ann John and our guest speaker is Professor David Mosse. Our @ncish.bsky.social speakers are @proflappleby.bsky.social and Professor Nav Kapur. Follow #NCISH2026 for updates.

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NCISH @ncish.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Our conference starts a welcome message from President and Vice-Chancellor of @manchester.ac.uk, Professor Duncan Ivison @duncanivison.bsky.social. Mental health is an important issue and high-quality data are important to improve patient care #NCISH2026

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Storm Skills Training CIC @storm-cic.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

🎥 Have you had a chance to watch our webinar in collaboration with the Derby site of the Multicentre Study of Self-harm in England yet? "Self harm in Older Adults - Insights from the Multicentre Study of Self-harm" is available to view on Youtube: youtu.be/fuVcBGO7L2A?...

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Storm Skills Training CIC @storm-cic.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Our resource, Tips for Talking About Suicide and Self-harm with Care, Clarity and Compassion, was developed to help support safer, more thoughtful conversations, using words that are respectful, sensitive, and help reduce stigma 🩵 Download a copy here: zurl.co/zNosb

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Storm Skills Training CIC @storm-cic.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

📢 New Blog - Suicide and the Workplace: How Storm Skills Training Aligns with BS 30480 In this blog, we show how Storm Skills Training meets the principles for commissioning suicide prevention training set out in Annex A of BS 30480 by the British Standards Institution (BSI): zurl.co/Szbmj

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Storm Skills Training CIC @storm-cic.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

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Storm Skills Training CIC @storm-cic.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

Thanks to study lead Jenny Ness & Anita Patel (lead author) for sharing what these findings mean for practice and policy, including the need for age-sensitive assessment, improved psychosocial support, and better integration between physical and mental healthcare.

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Storm Skills Training CIC @storm-cic.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

We’re pleased to share the recording of our recent webinar, “Self-harm in Older Adults – Insights from the Multicentre Study of Self-harm”, delivered in partnership with the Derby site of the Multicentre Study of Self-harm in England 🔗 zurl.co/MNRAF

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Storm Skills Training CIC @storm-cic.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

As schools prepare for the updated RSHE guidance this September, our blog looks at how our evidence‑based, CPD-accredited self-harm & suicide prevention training can help staff across all roles feel more confident to have safe, compassionate conversations with students: zurl.co/LOmMP

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Storm Skills Training CIC @storm-cic.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

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Storm Skills Training CIC @storm-cic.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

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Storm Skills Training CIC @storm-cic.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

NCISH has released its Annual Report for 2026. In this blog, we highlight some key figures & clinical messages for clinicians, mental health services, Integrated Care Boards (ICBs), and Health Boards based on UK and Jersey patient data (2013-2023) - zurl.co/m9IxR

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Storm Skills Training CIC @storm-cic.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

If your school is looking for high‑quality, evidence‑based suicide prevention training, our blog offers a helpful overview of how Storm Skills Training can support your team: zurl.co/ie5v9 (3 of 3)

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Storm Skills Training CIC @storm-cic.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Many schools in England are looking at how they can enhance staff skills and confidence around self‑harm and suicide prevention, so they can have safe, compassionate conversations with their students. (2 of 3)

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Storm Skills Training CIC @storm-cic.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Is your school preparing for the new RSHE guidance coming into effect this September? The Department for Education published new statutory relationships, sex and health education (RSHE) guidance last year, for implementation from September 2026. (1 of 3)

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Storm Skills Training CIC @storm-cic.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Thank you to NCISH for making this resource available – it offers important insights for the self-harm and suicide prevention community. Read blog: zurl.co/qSz92 Read full NCISH Annual Report: zurl.co/s0HEw (4 of 4)

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Storm Skills Training CIC @storm-cic.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

recognising the profound impact felt across families, friends, workplaces, communities, and support networks, and learn from those we’ve lost, and the many lives we may have saved, to continue to improve our self-harm and suicide prevention efforts. (3 of 4)

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Storm Skills Training CIC @storm-cic.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

It’s important that we acknowledge that this publication is a reminder that behind every statistic is a real person with a unique story. Let’s approach this data with compassion and empathy, (2 of 4)

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Storm Skills Training CIC @storm-cic.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

📢 The National Confidential Inquiry into Suicide and Safety in Mental Health (NCISH) has released its Annual Report for 2026. In this blog, we highlight some of the key figures and clinical messages: zurl.co/qSz92 (1 of 4)

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Storm Skills Training CIC @storm-cic.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Our blog explores how our high-quality, evidence based suicide prevention training can help your team feel confident and prepared to have safe, compassionate conversations with students. 🔗 zurl.co/5MyC5 (2 of 2)

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Storm Skills Training CIC @storm-cic.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Is your school is preparing for the updated RSHE guidance coming into effect in September? Every role in a school contributes to creating a safe, supportive environment for pupils. (1 of 2)

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Storm Skills Training CIC @storm-cic.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

It is designed specifically for people working with children and young people up to age 25, with content that reflects the unique challenges and needs of young people. Explore the options on our website: zurl.co/2To0j (2 of 2)

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Storm Skills Training CIC @storm-cic.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

Did you know that for each of our course levels we offer a Children and Young Adults (CYA) package? If your team works with young people and you’re looking to build confidence and skills around self‑harm and suicide prevention, then this package could be a great fit. (1 of 2)

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Storm Skills Training CIC @storm-cic.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

This is a moving blog by one of our wonderful consultants, Christine Edwards. Christine is an experienced Mental Health Nurse, and she shares a personal and professional perspective on the impact of suicide on those working in mental health services: zurl.co/YT59Q

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Storm Skills Training CIC @storm-cic.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

🎦 Our webinar, Staying Safe from Suicide: A Cross‑Sector Approach, explores what NHS England’s best practice guidance for safety assessment, formulation, and management means in practice for professionals working to prevent suicide across all sectors. zurl.co/a7F4x

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Webinar: Staying Safe from Suicide: A cross-sector approach #suicideprevention #mentalhealth

0:00:00 – Welcome & a note before we begin: Emotional safety message0:00:19 – Welcome from Bianca Romanyk, CEO at Storm Skills Training CIC0:01:03 – Introduc...

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Storm Skills Training CIC @storm-cic.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

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Storm Skills Training CIC @storm-cic.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

They’ll spend time together building skills and confidence in delivering Storm Skills Training while connecting with peers from different organisations to share experiences, learn from one another, and grow together. Feeling grateful for our amazing community! 💙

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Storm Skills Training CIC @storm-cic.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

An exciting day at Storm Skills Training! Our CEO, Bianca Romanyk, and our Non‑Exec Director & Storm Skills Training Consultant, Keith Waters, are online this morning with 18 of our brilliant facilitators for a Facilitator Support Session!

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Storm Skills Training CIC @storm-cic.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

In this guest blog, Christine Edwards, an experienced Mental Health Nurse and Storm Skills Training Consultant, shares a deeply personal and professional perspective on the impact of suicide on those working in mental health services. zurl.co/o9zkx

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Storm Skills Training CIC @storm-cic.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

If you’re looking to strengthen your team’s skills in self‑harm and suicide prevention, and would like training that reflects the unique challenges and needs young people may face, our CYA courses could be a good fit. 3/4

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Storm Skills Training CIC @storm-cic.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

🌟 Did you know? 🌟 For each of our course levels, we offer a Children and Young Adults (CYA) package specifically designed for people working with children and young people up to the age of 25. 2/4

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Storm Skills Training CIC @storm-cic.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

As we mark Children’s Mental Health Week, many teams are taking time to reflect on how they can better support children & young people. This year’s theme, “This is My Place”, focuses on belonging and creating environments where young people feel safe, valued, and included. 🧵1/4

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Storm Skills Training CIC @storm-cic.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

If you're looking to enhance your skills in suicide prevention, please visit our website stormskillstraining.com. Our training supports people from all backgrounds and professions to build the confidence and skills needed to respond effectively to someone in distress. 💙 5/5

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Storm Skills Training: Self-harm and Suicide Prevention Training

Storm Skills Training is a high-quality self-harm and suicide prevention training package that is backed by a wealth of research, experience, and expertise. Research supports the effectiveness of our ...

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