Suicide is an act that can affect anyone from any walk of life. That’s why prevention and awareness should be a shared responsibility, with both individuals and organisations playing their part to help reduce its devastating impact.
This is why Carlisle Support Services is proud to join the Consortium for the Prevention of Suicide alongside a host of other ethical and compassionate companies committed to creating change and preventing suicides across their sectors and within their service lines. As mental well-being is vital for our staff to function within their roles, it is important to note the issues our industry faces and how these barriers can impact mental health and suicide statistics.
A study from the University of Portsmouth on Violence, Abuse and the Implications for Mental Health and Wellbeing of Security Operatives in the United Kingdom, Talas et al (2020), revealed that 39.3% of 754 surveyed security officers showed symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The study also identified that many of these security officers faced varying degrees of verbal abuse and threats of physical violence, with a selection of this group reporting acts of violence to themselves and other security operatives during the course of their employment. These findings highlight a worrying trend and urgent need for greater awareness and support around mental health and well-being, especially within the security industry.
Next month, for World Suicide Prevention Day, we will aim to amplify the resources available to boost awareness and wellness around mental health and suicide, providing security officers with the opportunity to speak out. Alongside this, we will also be sponsoring the ‘Creating Hope through Action’ Conference held on World Suicide Prevention Day, Wednesday 10th September, with key company stakeholders in attendance to discuss with other leaders how we can address this rising issue.
Throughout the month, we will be promoting our medical partner, Health Assured, who provide our staff with a confidential 24/7 helpline, available all year round by calling 08002062532, whenever they are needed. Staff can speak directly with experienced counsellors, legal advisors, financial specialists and more with great ease. The services are also available through their Wisdom app, providing staff with multiple ways to connect including live chat, call backs, video calls, and direct calls to suit all communication preferences.
If you need to talk to someone at any time about any issues, please contact any of the following for help:
Samaritans
Phone number: 116 123 (freephone)
Samaritans are open 24/7 for anyone who needs to talk. You can visit some Samaritans branches in person. Samaritans also have a Welsh Language Line on 0808 164 0123 (7pm–11pm every day).
Mind Helpline:
Phone number: 0300 123 3393
The team at Mind provide information on a range of topics including: types of mental health problems, where to get help and medication and alternative treatments. They will look for details of help and support in your own area. The lines are open 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday (except for bank holidays)
Papyrus HOPELINEUK:
Phone number: 0800 068 41 41
Confidential support for under-35s at risk of suicide and others who are concerned about them. Open daily from 9am–midnight
Sane:
Offers emotional support and information for anyone affected by mental health problems.
Shout
Phone number: 85258 (text SHOUT)
Confidential 24/7 text service offering support if you are in crisis and need immediate help.
Carlisle Support Services announces the appointment of Chris Wright as Head of Operations (South) for the Arts & Culture client portfolio, strengthening the company’s leadership team
Carlisle Support Services (Carlisle) achieved member status in the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter, in recognition of its sustained commitment to fair, inclusive, and progressive employment
Thousands of colleagues at Carlisle work across different locations, different sectors and shift patterns throughout the UK. Many spend their working days looking after others,
Providing flexible, on-demand support to help organisations build resilience, mitigate risks, and adapt to the ever-changing political, socio-economic, and environmental landscape to deliver seamless event experiences.
Managing trees and vegetation for the UK’s public infrastructure and commercial spaces.
Delivering aesthetically pleasing environments whilst eliminating potential hazards and operational disruptions caused by vegetation.
Provide fully vetted, accredited officers equipped with the latest technologies to secure and protect your people, premises, assets and the wider public.
Providing bespoke services that identify site specific vulnerabilities and address complex challenges to mitigate risks.
Maintaining high facility standards and minimising service disruptions across the UK rail network.
Delivering exceptionally clean environments at optimal cost and positive environmental footprint with unrivalled quality control across nationwide operations.
Delivering seamless passenger experiences whilst protecting revenue and achieving operational excellence.
Providing flexible, on-demand support to help organisations build resilience, mitigate risks, and adapt to the ever-changing political, socio-economic, and environmental landscape.
Deploying balanced crowd management strategies for optimal safety and seamless visitor experiences.
Delivering seamless visitor experiences across the UK’s biggest venues, stadiums and exhibition centres.
Transforming customer journeys with innovative car parking solutions that maximise operational control and revenue.
Enhancing and maintaining site aesthetics for optimal nature, commercial infrastructure, and community harmony. We aim to deliver beautiful scenery whilst eliminating potential hazards and operational disruptions caused by vegetation.
We streamline cleaning and facilities services that help organisations maintain exceptional standards across single and multi-site operations.
We offer a total turnkey solution from initial design and product selection through to installation and commissioning. Our customers benefit from benefit from around-the-clock protection for optimal peace of mind that comes from working with a trusted alarm monitoring service.
Our range of fire life safety solutions are designed to prevent, detect and contain fire and where necessary enable a safe and timely escape.
From the initial Fire Risk Assessment through to the design and installation of fire detection and fire suppression systems and ongoing maintenance and monitoring contracts, we provide you with a one stop fire protection solution.
From security-cleared operations with MOD-affiliated organisations to supporting the UK’s rail infrastructure and securing the Highest Court of the British Isles alongside countless major venues across the UK, we provide fully vetted, accredited officers equipped with the latest technologies to secure and protect your people, premises, assets and the wider public.
Fulfilling the most complex single and multi-site cleaning requirements at an award-winning standard for over 30 years.
Providing an extensive range of Soft and Hard FM services to help you streamline management and eliminate operational disruptions.
Undertaking routine cleaning to maintain the highest standards in cleanliness and hygiene for exceptional environments.
