Yesterday I spoke in Westminster Hall about the Baton of Hope Relay in Torbay and the vital importance of open conversations around suicide. Reducing stigma saves lives—and we must keep challenging silence with compassion, honesty, and action. #SuicidePrevention #BatonOfHope #MentalHealthMatters
Steve with the baton during the Baton of Hope event
On Tuesday, I had the honour of being a baton bearer for the Baton of Hope in Torbay. As the only South West stop on the UK’s largest suicide prevention tour, it brought a powerful message of hope to our community. Huge thanks to all who made it happen. #BatonOfHope #Torbay
Class 6 enjoyed an afternoon with Hereford College of Arts to celebrate the #BatonofHope being in Hereford yesterday. We did animation and printing and enjoyed learning these new skills. #unitySTC #loveSTC @yourherefordshire.co.uk
Children at STC have had a thoughtful afternoon thinking about hope. What makes us feel full of hope? Looking forward to waving our flags as the Baton of Hope passes our school on Thursday… #unitystc #pshe #batonofhope
Lantern of Hope made from paper baring messages of hope
Closer view of the lantern of Hope made from paper baring messages of hope
To mark the Baton of Hope’s visit to Maidstone last week, Creative Maidstone invited visitors to add a flame to the ‘Hope Lantern’—sharing what gives them hope 🧡🔥 Explore their latest exhibitions & events: www.visitmaidstone.com/community-ar... #batonofhope #creativemaidstone
There are too many lives lost to suicide.
That's why I was incredibly proud to carry the Baton of Hope today with @inclusioneducation.bsky.social @hartvolaction.bsky.social and others.
We must break the stigma and talk about suicide.
We must have and give #hope.
#SuicidePrevention #BatonOfHope
A poignant day. Proud that @nucleusarts.bsky.social is supporting the #BatonOfHope as it travels through #Medway, but wishing it wasn't needed.
Well done to everyone involved, and check out the installations in both the @halpernpop.bsky.social & #Medway #ArtBox #Rochester
#SuicidePreventionMonth
#wrexham #wales #magazine #printadvertising #localadvertising #batonofhope #northwalessocial #nwaleshour #nw4b
A man in dark clothes and a woman in a tshirt with a girl’s picture printed on it walk away from the camera. The woman is carrying a baton in aid of a charity called Baton of Hope
Big day today. I carried the Baton of Hope in memory of my beautiful daughter, lost to suicide at just 13. This was for you Flossie, and the other 200 school-age children we lose to #suicide every year 💔
I miss you baby 💛 #childloss #BatonofHope
An illustrated map of the Norwich Baton of Hope Tour. The route shows stops at key locations in Norwich: starting at the Norfolk Showground, then moving to the Sainsbury Centre, The Plantation Garden, Varah House (Samaritans), Chapelfield Gardens, Maddermarket, Norwich Cathedral, Norwich Train Station, and ending at Carrow Road football stadium. The River Wensum is shown running through the city. Footprints and arrows connect the locations. The Baton of Hope Norwich logo is in the top right corner, and the text “@BatonOfHopeNorwich” appears at the bottom.
We’re proud to support the Baton of Hope in Norwich today 💛
Our Rangers will guide the #BatonOfHope by river from Jarrold Bridge to Norwich Yacht Station (16:30-17:00pm).
Join us in backing the UK’s biggest suicide prevention campaign and promoting the power of nature for mental health.
A person wearing a blue 'Baton of Hope' t-shirt, holding a golden baton and standing next to a Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust sign promoting mental health services.
Group of NHS staff members forming a 'guard of honour' in two lines along a pathway, smiling and waving towards the camera.
Two people posing with a golden baton, one is wearing a blue 'Baton of Hope' t-shirt. Many groups of people are talking in the background.
Three NHS colleagues posing in front of banners promoting mental health services, standing outside a building.
We were proud to welcome the Baton of Hope on its tour through Tameside on Friday.
It was an incredibly moving and inspiring event, raising awareness of suicide prevention and mental health.
Thanks to Anthony Seddon Fund for doing such a brilliant job of organising it.
#BatonOfHope
Really pleased to be at the launch of the #batonofhope event in Derbyshire today. Sadly too many of our residents lose their lives to suicide each year. The Baton is a powerful symbol of hope. Everyone can play a part in prevention. Raise awareness, talk openly, listen without judgement.
Baton of Hope tour at Leeds Civic Hall
Amber, Bernard and Mark at the Civic Hall
Pete meeting Clare, one of the baton holders
It was an honour to attend the #BatonofHope events in Leeds Yesterday. Our CEO, Pete, did a talk at the Leeds Mindful Employer Network suicide prevention event where he met Claire, one of the baton holders, while Amber, Bernard and Mark represented us at the Civic Hall leg of the tour
#WSPD2025
So pleased to see our mental health and wellbeing service for young people in Leeds welcoming the Baton of Hope
#BatonOfHope
Today is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay — a reminder that no one should face suicide alone.
On 22 Sept at 1.30 pm, Diljeet Nota will carry the Baton of Hope in Maidstone — representing Gravesham with courage & hope.
👏 Cheer her on. Share her story. Carry hope forward.
#Batonofhope
A picture of Tasha in the top left, a picture of Shane with Tasha's two sons in the top right, and an old picture of Tasha and Steph at the bottom.
"I didn’t want either of [my sons] to feel the same silence I did when I lost Steph. I want them both to know they are never alone, that they can talk openly about their grief, & that there’s no shame in speaking about suicide."
Tasha is carrying the #BatonofHope as it comes to Tameside on Friday.
Key message “The first thing should be compassion — to see my distress, not just do a cold triage.” We are sharing what people told us to help shape better mental health crisis support in Leeds. Get in touch to tell us your experience.
Get in touch if you would like to tell us your experience. #WorldSuicidePreventionDay #MentalHealth #BatonOfHope
We were honoured to host the start of the #BatonOfHope Leeds walk today. Fantastic speeches, poems, music from the Being You Leeds Music Group and an energetic warm up from Bramley Baths. Thank you to everyone who joined us and good luck to those taking part in the 12 mile walk.
#PassItOn #WSPD2025
Learn how to save a life! No not CPR - sign up for suicide prevention training. Get the confidence and skills to ask the question and be that safety net that prevents an avoidable tragic death. A small commitment that could have huge returns. #zerosuicide #batonofhope #worldsuicideday #mentalhealtg
Check out 'Here I'm Staying' by the Being You Leeds Song Writing Group. This collaborative song, based on Terry Cannings' lyrics about his wife's passing in 2023, delivers a powerful message of hope and resilience. barcabylmensgroup.bandcamp.com/track/here-im-staying
#BatonOfHope #PassItOn
The Baton of Hope relay arrives in Torbay on 30 Sept to raise awareness of suicide. I’m honoured to be one of 100 baton bearers walking through Torquay, Paignton and Brixham. Join us for a day of hope and community. Details: torbaybatonofhope.co.uk #BatonOfHope #Torbay
🔦 Hope in the Park - This FREE community event, the coincides with the Baton of Hope's tour through Maidstone.
🗓️ Monday 22 September 2025!📍Mote Park 🕑 10.00am - 2.00pm
For more info on the Baton of Hope👉 batonofhopeuk.org/
#batonofhope #suicideprevention
🖤🤍 A huge well done to 𝗔𝗱𝗮𝗺 and 𝗘𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗝𝗼𝗵𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗲 for completing their legs of the 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗸 today.
They carried the baton with strength, courage and love in memory of Olivia, continuing her message that 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘱 𝘪𝘴 𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘪𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩 𝘰𝘶𝘵.
#BatonOfHope #SuicidePrevention
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🖤🤍 Reminder 🤍🖤
The Baton of Hope Walk in Blackburn starts today at 1:30pm, opposite the Partnership Centre.
Please come along, show your support, and help carry Olivia’s message that help is out there if you reach out.
#BatonOfHope #Blackburn #SuicidePrevention #ForTheCommunityByTheCommunity
Who’s joining in with the #batonofhope ? @leedscitycouncil.bsky.social @leedsmind.bsky.social
🖤🤍 Baton of Hope Walk – Blackburn, Fri 5 Sept 🤍🖤
The UK’s biggest suicide prevention initiative begins in Blackpool & arrives in Blackburn this Friday. Our walk starts 1:30pm opposite the Partnership Centre, finishing at the Purdie Worldwide Community Stadium.
#BatonOfHope #Blackburn
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Proudly supporting Torbay Baton of Hope tour 2025 30th September #BringHope2TheBay
Our #TALKWORKS service will join colleagues from across our organisation at a stand for this year's #BatonOfHope tour. The tour will be coming to #Torbay on Tues 30 Sept, starting in #Torquay and going through both #Paignton and #Brixham: www.talkworks.dpt.nhs.uk/blog/baton-o... #suicideprevention
"BATON OF HOPE COMES TO CITY"
@kieranlynch.bsky.social for @newryreporter.bsky.social
#BatonOfHope come to #Newry next Wednesday.
The route will travel through #Crossmaglen, #Cullyhanna, #Keady, #Rostrevor, #Warrenpoint and #Banbridge.
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🔦The Baton of Hope is coming to Maidstone on Monday 22 September 2025! (TW) The Baton of Hope charity aims to stand up to suicide and make suicide prevention a national priority- batonofhopeuk.org/
#batonofhope #batonofhopetour #maidstoneboroughcouncil #suicideprevention
