Clients of ACE lived Experience UK feedback

“Adrian came along as a guest speaker to one of our Co-op support centre Spotlight events to deliver his presentation on suicide and mental health awareness. 

His presentation was incredibly powerful and moving and while it can be an upsetting topic it was delivered thoughtfully and with compassion.  

It has prompted our department to start talking more openly about our mental health and we are now looking at how we can implement some useful tools Adrian has recommended such as the 20 minute suicide prevention course. 

While sadly it’s too late for George I have no doubt that the work Adrian is doing is saving many lives.  

Thank you Adrian and good luck with your mission.”

Regards,

Lucie Hindley (She/Her)

Operations Product Manager

Product Management Team

Operations Support Centre

To Whom It May Concern,

I have had the privilege of hearing Adrian share his deeply personal and moving story about the loss of his son, George, who tragically took his own life at the age of 24. Adrian's courage and honesty in speaking about this painful experience are truly inspiring. Through his talks, he not only honours George's memory but also plays a crucial role in guiding others towards support and healing.

Adrian also supported Hull 4 Heroes in establishing a peer support group in his son’s name. His presentations have helped individuals discover and engage with this group, along with Lisa's Ladies. These groups provide essential support for those who might otherwise feel alone in their struggles. Adrian’s ability to connect with his audience is remarkable, and many have found comfort, understanding, and a sense of community through these groups as a direct result of his talks.

I wholeheartedly support Adrian in his ongoing efforts to share his story. His work is making a significant and positive impact on many lives.

Kind Regards

Paul Matson BEM 

CEO & Founder 

Hull 4 Heroes 

Adrian delivered his powerful message to our employees of Humberside Fire and Rescue Service at our annual Health, Wellbeing and Performance Conference. When organising a conference like this I feel it’s important to have speakers who can share lived experience in a relatable way. The Fire and Rescue Service unfortunately deal with suicide on a regular basis and having a guest speaker such as Adrian come along to share his message on how suicide impacts not only individuals but whole families was truly breathtaking. Adrians drive to promote awareness around suicide and Getting emotions out is impeccable and I firmly believe he is making a real difference to the people within the community. Thank you, 

Hope this is ok,

Kind regards, 

Jordan Kerman BSc(Hons), MSc(Hons)

Head of Occupational Health & Wellbeing

“We were truly honoured to have Adrian Ellis as a guest speaker for our recent course on raising awareness regarding mental health. 

Adrian’s ability to be open regarding such a tragic event of losing George resonated with everyone in the room. 

Adrian’s compassionate approach and engaging presentation left a lasting impact on our participants, equipping them with the understanding and tools needed to better support themselves and others. 

We highly recommend Adrian for any event focused on mental health awareness.

We wish Adrian all the best with sharing his mission in memory of George."

Kind regards,

Charlotte

Charlotte O’Neill | Employee Relations Manager 

You are incredible Adrian, the strength that you encompass to not only share yours and Georges story but also the positive impact you're now having on so many families is so inspiring. Even though you've only been able to share a short snippet into your lives its extremely evident on how amazing your son is and how incredibly proud you all are of one another. As a parent myself I can't imagine the pain you all experienced and continue to live with. "Georges day" is now in my calendar and I will never forget this call. #TalkingSavesLives C

Adrian, thank you for sharing your story with us and with many many others. You're inspirational and are making a massive difference and saving people lives.

I'm just in awe of yours and your family's strength and resilience.

It's truly amazing how you and your communities far and wide have come together to support those struggling with

mental health

Adrian, thank you so much for sharing your story, so brave and amazing work that you do. Truly inspirational

Thank you for sharing your story, Adrian, so brave and amazing work that you're doing to raise awareness

I'm just in awe of yours and your family's strength and resilience.

It's truly amazing how you and your communities far and wide have come together to support those struggling with mental health.

Whilst attending East Riding of Yorkshire’s armed forces covenant delivery group, I had the pleasure of being introduced to Adrian Ellis and we managed to catch up again last week. Adrian is an inspirational speaker who delivers the most powerful insight from his lived experiences surrounding suicide. A club that no parent could even contemplate needing to ever join. I was blown away with how he is able to connect to every participant, sharing his story and his expertise in a highly skilful manner, whilst also offering a safe space to reflect on our own perceptions. 

I commend Adrian’s strong commitment to raise awareness of mental health and suicide by sharing how he has turned trauma into triumph. He creates an impactful ripple effect to prompt a more open approach to mental health, not only resonating on a professional level that requires understanding of others, but on a personal level of prioritising our own well-being in an ever-increasing complex world. 

Adrian has a wealth of experience presenting to a vast range of audiences including children, young people, adults and professionals. If you’re looking to inspire and create positive changes within your organisation, support services or educational setting, I highly recommend reaching out to him to find out more about the services he can offer

We are a Private Healthcare Company with many valued veterans working within our organisation. Mental Health awareness is extremely important to us as a company, and we seek information and learning for all our staff members relating to this topic.

Adrian was kind enough to share his family’s experience with our staff, who found the session thought provoking, informative and above all extremely sad for the family and friends living with the loss of George.

The story provoked great discussencouraged our Team to Talk to each other.

We thank Adrian for sharing his story and allowing us to provide our team with learning that will help us support our patients

The Family Hub team in North Lincolnshire had the profound privilege of listening to Adrian Ellis share his deeply personal and moving experience as a father bereaved by suicide. His courage in recounting his journey was both inspiring and humbling. Through his words, he brought to light the immense challenges and emotional turmoil faced by those who have lost a loved one to suicide.

Adrian spoke with such authenticity and vulnerability, creating a space where my Family Hub team felt as if they were also being listened to and heard with their own emotions and thoughts. His story not only highlighted the importance of mental health awareness but also underscored the need for compassion and support for those grieving such a loss.

His ability to transform his pain into a powerful message of hope and resilience is truly remarkable. I left the session feeling deeply moved and more equipped to support others in similar situations. Adrians's testimony is a testament to the strength of the human spirit and the importance of community in healing, and in ensuring it is heard through and how we as professionals, members of the public can raise the awareness of supporting mental health by being available to talk and through signposting to support groups such as Adrians

Thank you, Adrian, for sharing your story with us all in the Family Hub and for being a beacon of hope for many.