James Lind Alliance ProjectMonday, January 23rd, 2012
We are currently funding the British Tinnitus Association to undertake a James Lind Alliance priorities setting project. This sees them gather the views of patients, clinicians and researchers to gain a consensus on the top research uncertainties surrounding tinnitus. BTA are running an open survey in which they are asking people for their views. You can complete the survey at surveymonkey.com. Further information available by clicking here: JLA Tinnitus Survey
Improving Care for People who are at risk of suicideThursday, November 10th, 2011
JMMF have recently contributed to a one-day meeting to produce consensus statements and recommendations regarding priorities for the implementation of optimal suicide prevention strategies. The consensus panel members comprised researchers, voluntary organisations, statutory providers and families bereaved by suicide. We discussed what is the gap between what is happening on the ground and optimal prevention strategies and what can be done to bridge the gap in the areas of communication, assessment, organisational structure and training. A final consensus statement that has been approved by all participants has now been issued. It is intended to be used as an adjunct to the Government’s National Suicide Prevention Strategy.
Samaritans Call to Action for Suicide PreventionThursday, October 27th, 2011
JMMF is supporting the Samaritans Call to Action for Suicide Prevention. We are joining with a wide range of national organisations from across sectors in England in committing to take action so that fewer lives are lost to suicide. We have shared information on our current activities in order to help inform priorities for action and we will be attending a Call to Action workshop on 1 November to help focus the key priorities beyond March 2012.
Suicide Prevention StrategyThursday, October 27th, 2011
In July 2011, the Government published a draft suicide prevention strategy for England to replace the previous 10 year strategy. The document brings together knowledge about groups at higher risk of suicide, effective interventions and resources available and places a new emphasis on family members. Interested parties were asked to provide their feedback on the draft by October 2011. A copy of our submission is available here. The Judi Meadows Memorial Fund also contributed to a collaborative response from the Association of Suicide Charities (TASC). A copy of this completed form and a covering document.
Grant AwardThursday, July 14th, 2011
We are very pleased to have been awarded a significant grant from the South London and Maudsley NHS Trust Charitable Funds to work in partnership to undertake mental health research that will lead to national changes in policy and practice including catalyst funding for teams building their research portfolio. This collaboration will include the sharing of expertise and skills as part of both organisations’ membership of the Mental Health Research Funders Forum.
