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Churchill Fellows work on the frontline of today’s crucial issues, developing new solutions based on global research and personal expertise. In this section you can find their latest views and advice, news, activities and events.

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Fellows' updates

June 2025 Fellows' update: Leisa Nichols-Drew

Leisa Nichols-Drew (CF 2018) was recently cited in Parliament by Andy Slaughter MP, who introduced amendments to the Crime and Policing Bill addressing the sale and delivery of pointed knives. She also joined Southport attack survivor Leanne Lucas at the launch of the Let’s Be Blunt campaign at Parliament.

By Leisa Nichols-Drew, 20 June 2025

Blogs & conversations

Advancing Sexual Self-Advocacy for Adults with Learning Disabilities

Sue Sharples travelled to the USA and Canada to explore new approaches to preventing sexual harm among adults with a learning disability – including linking self-advocacy skills to sexual rights education and using trauma-informed practice. Since returning, she has co-authored a training pack for social care staff and worked with learning disabled colleagues in Lancashire to develop a new sexual self-advocacy resource. Grounded in the belief that people should be their own first line of defence, it’s already helping people feel safer, better informed, and more in control.

By Sue Sharples, 19 June 2025

Blogs & conversations

Giving Suicide a Language

I grew up without the words to talk about suicide – and didn’t speak about my own bereavement until my forties. My Fellowship set me on a path to change that, taking me to India and Canada to explore suicide prevention in communities like my own. Since then, I’ve joined a global network of preventionists, trained in early intervention, and started sharing what I’ve learned – from working with therapists to leading workshops with young people to help open up conversations.

By Anoo Bhalay, 19 June 2025

News

Advisory Council Updates

We’re delighted to share recent updates from our Advisory Council. We celebrate Professor Andrew Rowland OBE, recognised for his services to safeguarding and the protection of children’s rights and welcome new member Lindsay Graham, a 2014 Churchill Fellow with a wealth of experience in social justice and food insecurity.

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