March training impact update

In March, our suicide prevention training was taken 13,393 times, bringing the total number of completions to 3,038,062. Every completion represents another person equipped with the confidence, language and practical tools to have a potentially life‑saving conversation.

What continues to stand out is not just the scale of participation, but the depth of impact reflected in learner feedback. People describe feeling more prepared, more confident, and more able to notice when someone might be struggling.

Across personal, professional and community settings, learners tell us the training is helping them:

• Recognise warning signs earlier
• Ask direct, compassionate questions
• Reduce stigma by talking openly about suicide
• Support colleagues, customers, friends and family
• Feel more confident in what to notice, say and do

The blend of real stories, practical scenarios and simple frameworks like SEE, SAY, SIGNPOST continues to resonate strongly. Many learners describe the training as ‘essential’, ‘eye‑opening’, and ‘confidence‑building’.

Testimonials

Below is a selection of testimonials that reflect the diversity of experiences and the real‑world value of the training…

Confidence and practical skills

• “Great training and learning delivered sensitively and in a way that makes me more confident in having conversations.”
• “Before the training I felt pressure, not knowing the right things to say. This learning relieved some of that pressure and made it feel possible.”
• “It helped me understand the difference between noticing, asking the right questions, and taking calm, proportionate action.”

Clarity and structure

• “The SEE, SAY, SIGNPOST approach is easy to remember and impactful, just like the whole training.”
• “I enjoyed how clear the information was… easy to understand and straight to the point.”
• “The course was clear, practical and increased my confidence in responding appropriately.”

Real stories and human connection

• “The variety of stories showed that the approach doesn’t have to be the same for everyone.”
• “Very moving and effective videos from those who have gone through the journey.”
• “The real-life scenarios were especially helpful in understanding how to support others.”

Professional relevance

• “As a social worker, this was one of the best trainings I’ve completed.”
• “This training is essential for my work and has helped me understand how to prevent suicide in the workplace.”
• “Very useful for recognising warning signs and having conversations as a support worker.”

Personal impact

• “This has been a good resource for my personal life and professional life as well.”
• “As a survivor myself it was challenging, but exceptional. I will share it with others.”
• “It has taken away some of the fear I had about talking to someone who may be suicidal.”

Stigma reduction and hope

• “Preventing suicide is possible, and breaking the stigma around talking about it will save lives.”
• “This training emphasises the importance of kindness and empathy — often the kindness of strangers.”
• “Because suicide has been such a taboo topic, making it personal with real stories brings the reality home.”

Advocacy and recommendation

• “A fantastic course, and one I will be recommending to others.”
• “I recommend this training because everyone should know this knowledge.”
• “This training is relevant and should be made available to everyone for the sake of awareness.”

We’re proud to offer a range of free suicide awareness training courses that anyone can take at their own pace.