RoadPeace is the national charity for road crash victims. We help families cope after road death and injury through our support services - a helpline, befriender network, Resilience Building support programme and local groups - and campaigning for fairer treatment of victims and safer streets for all.
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During #RoadSafetyWeek, we've shared moving stories from RoadPeace members, highlighting the impact of road crashes on families and the need for safer roads - But the work doesn’t stop here. Through the Road Safety Action Plan, we’re committed to creating safer journeys for everyone and working toward Vision Zero—eliminating all road deaths and serious injuries. Listen to their stories here ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/e59MmcTK
We’ve been deeply moved by the many photos and videos from services held across the UK on November 17, to mark World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims. We’ve brought together a collection of images to share with you, and we hope it serves as a powerful tribute. Thank you to everyone who took part - whether by attending a service, organising an event, sharing on social media or taking a moment to remember. Your contribution means such a lot to RoadPeace. #WDoR2024 #Remembrance #RoadDeaths #Crashes #Victims #Families #Communities
Well done to Chris Barrow for bravely sharing the heartbreaking story of the loss of his beloved wife, Lorraine, who was tragically killed by a speeding driver outside their home. In a powerful video recorded by Avon and Somerset Police, Chris reflects on the devastating grief that comes with such a tragedy and urges drivers to take responsibility for road safety by adhering to speed limits. "It's not all about people doing 100mph on the motorway," Chris explains. "It's about the people that are just driving on our normal roads, doing a small amount, if you like, over the speed limit. There's a reason why our roads are 30mph. "Someone gets hit with a car at 30mph, they may survive with injuries. They get hit at 40mph, the chances are they will die." Chris's courage in speaking out is a reminder of the life-saving importance of sticking to speed limits. Every decision we make behind the wheel can mean the difference between life and death #RoadSafety #SpeedKills #VisionZero #VictimsVoices #RoadSafetyWeek Brake, the road safety charity https://lnkd.in/eDFvtTxV
We now offer three online support sessions open to road victims throughout the UK: * Online injured support sessions offer the opportunity for continuing mutual support for injured victims and their families * Online bereaved parents’ support sessions offer bereaved parents of children of any age the opportunity to meet others who have suffered a similar traumatic loss and provide one another with mutual support * Online bereaved siblings’ support sessions offer bereaved siblings of any age the opportunity to meet others who have suffered a similar traumatic loss and provide one another with mutual support Check our website, contact our support team on 0800 160 1069 or email helpline@roadpeace.org to find out more.
A teenage dancer who lost her leg following a road crash marked World Day of Remembrance by performing at a London church. Pollyanna Hope, now 19, danced the beautiful and mesmerising routine at St James Church in Picadilly alongside the Metropolitan Police Service Choir as part of an event marking the World Day of Remembrance for road crash victims. Pollyanna was just two years old when a bus mounted the pavement and hit her, her mother and grandmother. Her grandmother was killed, and Pollyanna was left with injuries that resulted in her leg being amputated. Following multiple operations she pursued a career in dance and is now part of the English National Ballet Youth Company. She recently performed in the Paralympic closing ceremony, televised by Channel 4.
In 2023, 4,959 people were killed or seriously injured in crashes in Great Britain involving at least one young driver. This figure includes victims of all ages, not just those travelling in a young person’s car. For over 30 years, RoadPeace, the national charity for road crash victims, has supported countless families of young drivers and passengers killed in road crashes, who have endured unimaginable pain. Introducing a graduated driving licence system could see young, novice drivers unable to carry peer-aged passengers or drive between midnight and 4am, for the first six months after passing their test, providing far greater protection for young people. This system has been in place in countries including Canada, Australia and New Zealand for years. As a result, there have been reductions of between 20% and 40% in crashes resulting in death and serious injury involving young drivers. The evidence is overwhelming. Introducing graduated driving licensing will save the lives of thousands of young people and individuals of all ages, while also preventing countless injuries nationwide.
More than 70 school children took part in an event at Liverpool Football Club's Anfield Stadium last week to learn about road danger. Students used VR goggles to experience a virtual collision, learned about alcohol and drug tests used by police and attended workshops. The activity was part of a day-long road safety event on Friday, November 15, organised by the LFC Foundation, RoadPeace, Merseyside Road Safety Partnership and Wirral Council. RoadPeace Chair, Petra Kendall-Raynor, said "We hope the important messages young people heard today will increase their awareness of road danger and encourage them to be safer drivers when they pass their driving tests."
We understand that talking to someone who has been there and survived can often provide a lifeline. Addressing the symptoms of traumatic grief can build the resilience necessary to deal with the practical demands of the day-to-day. Our members tell us time and time again how talking to someone with first-hand experience can help. This is why our focus is on providing peer-to-peer support and connecting victims with others similarly affected, providing ways to cope with the aftermath of a road death. Police investigations, inquests and court procedures that may follow are often unfamiliar and disorientating. We provide clarification and guidance throughout this challenging process. Find details of how we can help via our website.
This beautiful, heartbreaking poem is part of a series written by a mother, Amanda, in the first 18 months after her daughter was killed in a car crash. Amanda has offered to share her poems in the hope they will help others in the same awful situation feel less alone. Find them here: https://lnkd.in/eKyDtm_6