Caroline Roodhouse

Caroline Roodhouse is a best-selling author and workplace suicide awareness specialist who transforms lived experience into meaningful guidance for organisations and communities. Following the unexpected loss of her husband to suicide in 2018, she authored the acclaimed book "Daddy Blackbird" and became a committee member for the BS30480 Standard, the British standard for workplace suicide prevention, which has now been downloaded 9,000 times across over 100 countries. Through practical workshops, training sessions, and heartfelt speaking engagements, Caroline equips organisations with tools, templates, and senior leadership resources to implement effective suicide awareness strategies, whilst fostering open dialogue that helps audiences understand grief, build resilience, and create supportive environments for those affected by loss.

When Caroline Roodhouse's husband took his own life in November 2018, she faced an unimaginable reality: rebuilding life as a single parent to two young daughters whilst navigating the profound and complex grief that follows suicide loss. Rather than retreating from the pain, Caroline chose to channel her experience into action. She wrote "Daddy Blackbird", a deeply personal account of her family's journey through tragedy, which became an Amazon bestseller and has since resonated with readers around the world. Her willingness to share openly about loss, resilience, and hope has transformed her into a trusted voice for individuals and organisations seeking to understand and address the impact of suicide.

Caroline's expertise extends far beyond her personal story. She serves as a committee member for the BS30480 Standard, the British standard for workplace suicide prevention, which has now been downloaded 9,000 times across over 100 countries. This role reflects her commitment to translating lived experience into practical guidance that organisations can implement. As an internal communications consultant specialising in wellbeing, mental health, and suicide awareness, Caroline has developed a suite of resources designed to support workplaces in creating genuinely supportive environments. Her work includes tools, templates, and senior leadership statements that make the standard accessible and actionable, helping organisations move from awareness to meaningful implementation. She also mentors Mental Health First Aiders and Wellbeing Champions, equipping them with the knowledge and confidence to address sensitive topics with care and competence.

Caroline's speaking engagements, workshops, and training sessions offer audiences far more than insight into grief. Through her framework of "History, Horror, and Hope", she creates space for honest dialogue about suicide, mental health, and the path towards healing. Her approach is both raw and practical, blending heartfelt storytelling with tangible strategies that organisations can adopt immediately. Audiences leave her sessions better equipped to support colleagues and communities affected by loss, with a deeper understanding of how to foster resilience and create cultures where vulnerability is met with compassion. Caroline's mission is clear: to ensure that those touched by suicide feel seen, supported, and empowered to rebuild their lives with hope, just as she and her daughters continue to do.