Solidarity with Trans Communities
Last week, a decision was made by the UK Supreme Court which directly impacts the safety, dignity, and wellbeing of trans, non-binary, intersex, and genderqueer people in the UK. This weekend, tens of thousands of people gathered in nearly 30 cities across the UK, coming together in anger, hope, and solidarity for trans people and […]
The Relentless Need to Keep Going
By Caroline Harroe (Harmless CEO) ‘The world breaks everyone, and afterward, many are strong at the broken places’ – Ernest Hemingway Hemingway, a master of capturing the human spirit in all its complexity, understood the relentless nature of life’s challenges. His words resonate deeply, reminding us that strength is often forged in the crucible of […]
Harmless Takes Centre Stage: A Night of Hope and Support
Tonight, Harmless is honoured to be the chosen beneficiary of the Nottinghamshire Law Society’s annual fundraising ball at the prestigious East Midlands Conference Centre. This event, attended by hundreds of legal professionals, marks a significant moment for our organisation and the vital work we do in suicide prevention. For many years, the landscape of charitable […]
What I Learned From Wild Swimming
By Megan Dooley (Trainer) Growing up on the North Wales coast, I was lucky to spend my childhood surrounded by the natural beauty of the seaside. Crabbing, splashing in the waves, and spending summer weekends at the lake—jumping into the freezing waters and trying not to slice my feet on the slate lakebed—were some of […]
Harmless Responds to NHS England’s ‘Staying Safe From Suicide’ Publication
By Caroline Harroe (Harmless CEO) We welcome the publication of new NHS England guidance aimed at improving care for people experiencing suicidal thoughts. The newly released ‘Staying safe from suicide: Best practice guidance for safety assessment, formulation and management’ sets out a more compassionate and person-centred approach to suicide prevention across the NHS, voluntary, and […]
A Training & Education Officer’s Perspective of Seeing Narratives Shift
By Helen Birch (Training & Education Officer) Through my role as a Training & Education Officer within the Academy at Harmless, I have the privilege of sharing knowledge and evidence-based interventions. I aim to create a safe space for curious dialogue on mental health, self harm and suicide, while challenging stigma and harmful language. I […]
The Human Touch
By Helen Birch (Trainer) I had forgotten the power of human touch, and how healing and releasing it can be, until I was recently lucky enough to be gifted a full hour massage for my birthday. This was my first ever massage that was solely about me as my previous two had both been during […]
Dealing With Setbacks
By Megan Dooley (Trainer) I recently experienced a dip in my mental health. Old physical and emotional symptoms I hadn’t felt in a while crept back in, settling into my body once again. My therapist had prepared me for this, and it’s something I teach others in our training – recovery isn’t always linear and […]
Cultivating a Culture of Support and Wellbeing in Suicide Prevention
We are very proud to confirm that Harmless has been shortlisted in the Excellence in Resilience, Change and Adaptability category at the Great British Workplace Wellbeing Awards 2025. This recognition is particularly meaningful for us as a small organisation operating in the challenging and often under-resourced third sector. It highlights our commitment to not only […]
Harmless Shortlisted for Best Wellbeing Strategy Award
We are delighted to announce that Harmless has been shortlisted in the Best Wellbeing in the Workplace Strategy: SME category at the Great British Workplace Wellbeing Awards – one of three nominations the organisation has received. This is a fantastic achievement and a testament to our dedication to prioritising the wellbeing of our staff. At […]
