Behind the Scenes: Partnering with Nottingham College for Youth Mental Health
Something incredibly exciting is brewing behind the scenes. We are officially teaming up with Nottingham College to co-create a brand-new series of films dedicated to youth mental health. This isn’t just about making videos; it’s a powerhouse collaboration bringing together local services, creative minds and, most importantly, young people themselves. Our goal? To develop engaging, […]
Harmless Policy Response: Department for Education’s Campaign Featuring Gemma Collins
Official condemnation of the Department for Education’s tone-deaf promotional material. Clarification Note (20 May 2026): Following communication from the Department for Education, Harmless notes that the promotional video discussed below featuring Gemma Collins was formally produced to launch ‘V-levels’ (a new vocational qualification) rather than as a direct component of the strategic SEND reforms. However, […]
Remembering Reverend Deacon Martyn Swaby
By Sarah Kessling (Director) I first met Martyn while working as a Training Lead for Let’s Talk Training, the educational arm of Harmless. As a fellow Catholic, Martyn reminded me very much of the priest I grew up with; tall and slender, with a warm, steady smile. He had a way of making you feel […]
The Value of HR: Building a Stronger, Healthier Workplace at Harmless
By Darren Fox (Chief HR Officer) Today (20th May) is International HR Day: An opportunity for HR and people professionals to celebrate their profession and its positive impact on people and organisations. Human Resources and people professionals can often have a bad reputation. Some see us as the ‘company police’ whose sole responsibility is to enforce rules […]
Dementia Action Week: A Journey Through Dementia with My Nan
By Leanne Moulton (Chief Academy Officer) There are moments when someone you love starts to slip away. Not all at once, but in fragments. Whether that’s a forgotten birthday, a misplaced name or a confused look that lingers too long. For many families like mine, these early signs of dementia are both subtle and deeply […]
From Support to Strength: Compassion, Community and Hope in Practice
By Megan Dooley (Training & Education Officer) ‘This Mental Health Awareness Week we’re asking people to join us in taking action to support good mental health. Even small actions can help us feel hopeful and less powerless. And while our individual actions matter, when we come together, we are even more powerful’ – Mental Health […]
Maternal Mental Health Week: The Truth No One Talks About
By Michelle Cooney (Training Sales & Advertising Officer) Motherhood is often painted as one of the happiest times in your life – glowing skin, overwhelming love, perfect moments. But for many women, the reality can feel very different. Behind the smiles and baby photos, there can be exhaustion, anxiety, guilt and a quiet sense of […]
Why We Run: Celebrating the Spirit of Giving
By Jess Paine (Fundraising & Events Officer) The London Marathon is the world’s largest single-day fundraising event, raising nearly £90 million for charities and boasting a record-breaking 1,133,813 ballot applications this year. With an incredible 59,000 runners at last weekend’s event – and multiple world records broken – it was inspiring to see so many […]
Protecting Those Who Care: Prioritising Staff Wellbeing in High-Impact Work
By Jack Fox (Office & Facilities Manager) At Harmless, we spend our days talking about safety, but usually it’s in the context of our life-saving interventions for those at risk of self harm or suicide. But ahead of World Health & Safety at Work Day next week, we are turning the lens inward. In the […]
Finding Joy in the Work: A Reflection on Happiness and Healing
By Danny Charters (Therapist) As a therapist at Harmless, I inevitably spend a great deal of time thinking about suffering. People generally refer into our service due to forces in their lives (either internal, external or both) that are causing them distress. In therapy sessions, I work together with my clients to find ways of […]