Cura Care UK Joins Experts to Tackle Male Suicide and Improve Support for Men in Crisis 

Cura Care UK is committed to addressing some of society’s most urgent and sensitive issues — including the growing crisis of male suicide. As part of this commitment, we are attended a Male Suicide Awareness event with the focus of bringing together researchers, practitioners, and community leaders to explore how we can collectively save lives and better support men at risk. 

The event highlights key areas of discussion, including: 

• Societal Pressures: Exploring how expectations around masculinity can contribute to loneliness, feelings of failure, and emotional suppression. 

• Barriers to Help: Identifying the often unseen obstacles that stop men from seeking support — and how we can break them down. 

• Childhood Challenges: Examining how early-life experiences and trauma increase suicide risk in adulthood. 

• Practical Support: Closing the “empathy gap” and improving how society recognises and responds to men’s pain. 

The day also features panel discussions with experts and frontline workers who support men in crisis, sharing what works and where systems need to change. 

By attending,  it ensures that Cura Care UK’s trauma-informed care perspective is represented, contributing to a more compassionate and holistic approach to suicide prevention. Our involvement is part of a broader mission to embed understanding, empathy, and proactive support into the way we respond to those experiencing crisis. 

Cura Care UK attends ‘Beyond Bricks and Mortar’ to Shape Housing, Care, and Support for the Future 

We know that care is about more than services — it’s about creating environments where people can truly thrive. Our attendance at the Beyond Bricks and Mortar event ensures that we can support the further development of housing, health, and social care and ensure these environments are available. 

Beyond Bricks and Mortar is a collaborative programme co-created by the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS) North East branch, NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board, the Northern Housing Consortium, and the TEC Services Association (TSA). 

The initiative brings together leaders from across housing, health, and social care to explore new ways of supporting people through three vital areas of work: 

• Older People: Developing more suitable housing options and harnessing technology to help older people live independently for longer. 

• Complex Needs: Creating high-quality, person-centred housing with wraparound support tailored to people with complex needs — from physical disabilities to mental health challenges. 

• Warm and Dry Homes: Ensuring rented properties meet basic standards of safety, warmth, and comfort. 

Cura Care UK’s contribution focused on embedding a trauma-informed care approach as well the importance of embedding The 7 Keys to Citizenship into these discussions. We want to ensure that lived experiences and individual journeys shape the support provided. It also provides great opportunities to share insights into complex care settings — emphasising the importance of integrated housing, clinical support, and personalised care and support plans to enable people to live meaningful, independent lives. 

By contributing to events like this, Cura Care UK is helping to drive a future where housing and care are not separate conversations but part of a holistic, person-first approach. 

At Cura Care UK, we believe that care should start with compassion — especially for those experiencing the toughest challenges in life. We have actively been involved in the Rough Sleepers Action Group, which is a collaborative initiative hosted by the local Council. 

The group brings together a wide range of professionals, including housing officers, health practitioners, social workers, and voluntary sector partners, all working towards a shared goal: to identify and support individuals who are rough sleeping and help them access the services they need. 

Our role focuses on bringing a trauma-informed care viewpoint to these discussions. This approach recognises the complex and often deeply personal experiences that lead to homelessness and helps shape support plans that are empathetic, respectful, and responsive to each person’s unique circumstances. 

By embedding trauma-informed practice into the planning process along with The 7 Keys to Citizenship, we aim to create pathways that not only provide immediate assistance but also address the root causes of homelessness — building trust, promoting recovery, and empowering individuals to take steps towards a more stable and secure future. 

From 16–22 June, Cura Care UK is proud to support Learning Disability Week 2025, a national campaign led by Mencap. The theme this year is “Do you see me?” – a powerful call to ensure people with a learning disability are seen, heard, and valued in all aspects of life.

Despite progress, many people with learning disabilities remain excluded from society:

• Only 26.7% are in paid employment.
• 1 in 3 spend less than an hour outside their home on a typical weekend.
• Over 2,000 people are still detained in mental health hospitals.

These figures, drawn from the 2024 Mencap Manifesto, show the urgent need for change.

At Cura Care UK, we believe visibility is just the beginning. Through our commitment to person-centred care, advocacy, and inclusion, we aim to create a society where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

This week, we’ll be highlighting voices and stories from the people we support and encouraging conversations about what true inclusion looks like.

Because everyone deserves to be seen.