According to research carried out in 2014, one in eight men in the UK suffer from mental health problems, however, men may be reluctant to talk about their problems. Suicide rates in men are on the rise. According to the Samaritans, men aged between 45 and 49 have the highest rates of suicide of all groups. But why is that?Read more...

People Speak Up is a lifeline to its many participants. A place to meet other likeminded people and to share stories, poetry, and the occasional piece of music. People Speak Up has a range of platforms on which its participants can engage, including Spoken Word Saturday, Story Care and Share, Young People Speak Up, and much more. To find out what People Speak Up means to its participants, I have spoken to a few regulars.Read more...