“Just throw the damn lifeboat.”
– a short film highlighting suicide risk for parents of disabled children
A new short film on parent carers was recently launched. Made by award-winning filmmaker Bhulla Beghal, it is inspired by our research on suicide risk in parent carers. It is beautiful and unflinching, and calls on the government to fix the systems that shape the lives of disabled children and their families.. Please note that it may be distressing for those of you who are parent carers – please only watch it if you feel able and reach out to the Samaritans on 116 123 if you need support.
The film can be viewed here: More than a parent
Alongside the film, the University of Birmingham also launched a campaign website – More than a parent – University of Birmingham – where there is an option for people to send a letter to their MP, highlighting the research and calling for change.
