Just to let you know that we’ve got our new F.A.Q.s online now, to help you reflect on our recent announcement about the new name and web-address for our voluntary organisation. Read the FAQs – and feel free to comment / send us new questions Read the actual Organisation Announcement – learn the startling facts […]
After the success of our Birmingham meet-up last Saturday, we are now pleased to confirm that a further meet-up will take place in London on Saturday 16th August. The event will take place at a pub in Camden, North London (nearest tube Camden Town) from 1pm until 3pm. Of course, both Wedge and I will […]
Wedge blogged yesterday about a page in the Times newspaper dedicated to self-harm and today they tackle how to break free from self-injury. Anyone reading the article today will no doubt recognise some of the wording that has been used as being from our own FirstSigns website. We talk frequently about ‘enabling’ people and ’empowering’ […]
I can’t say I’ve seen much of the summer, but I have enjoyed the long days and the bright, energising light. I’ve even enjoyed the summer showers we all seem to be having, like at the weekend, when FirstSigns got together for the first of our annual Meet-ups. We were in Birmingham on Saturday, and […]
Our organisation is being reborn with a new name! Over the next few days we’re becoming FirstSigns and our website and publications will be rebranded with our new logo. All of our services and information can be accessed from www.FirstSigns.org.uk from this day forth. Wedge has been raising awareness since 2000, and was the Creator […]
Frequently Asked Questions In regard to the recent announcement of our name and address change. Why have you changed your name? See our announcement; we were forced to relinquish the original domain name owned by Wedge, so we decided that a full brand revamp was needed; our new name reflects our new domain of www.FirstSigns.org.uk […]
We know it’s hard to go to your doctor, we know it’s hard to talk about self-injury and the distressing things behind it. We believe that getting help and support is a brave step forward, and something that has benefited many of our members once they’ve found the strength to take that step. We can […]
The cheesy secret behind successful decision making – Science, News – The Independent Get more tryptophan into your diet – it gets converted into serotonin :)
Hi everyone, Wedge and I are organising a real life meet-up for our members, to be held in Birmingham on Saturday 12 July from 1pm to 3pm. Both Wedge and I will be there and we would welcome the opportunity to meet and have a drink with as many of you as possible. I’m afraid […]
Andy wishes to speak to adults regarding their past self-injury for his research. Please email Wedge@lifesigns.org.uk once you have read the details and would like to show interest. INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE IN RESEARCH Your Personal Experiences of Self-Injury My name is Andy, I am a PhD Student from the University of Greenwich, School of Health […]
Muireann would like to speak anonymously with a young person regarding self-injury, please contact me on Wedge@lifesigns.org.uk with the email subject of ‘Muireann‘ if you’d like to take part. Muireann says: My name is Muireann and I am a freelance journalist, studying for an MA in Magazine Journalism in City University, London. I am researching […]
We’re pleased to note this up-coming play tackles self-harm. We can’t say how, as it’s a new play, but 2 lucky LifeSIGNS members are going for free so we hope to have their review later in the year. www.solastheatrecompany.webs.com/ Click the flyer for a closer look:
