Educating children and adults on the importance of road safety.

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Lauren’s story

“Eleven years ago, Lauren was involved in a life-changing road traffic accident, which left her paralysed and needing round the clock care…

Having experienced the devastation that a lack of concentration could cause, Lauren wanted others to learn the consequences of road safety.”

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News and events

Keep up to date with everything that's happening here at Road Safety Talks. See all our latest announcements, achievements and updates on Lauren's progress.

The British Citizen Awards

Nov 3, 2019 | Uncategorized

It was an absolute honour and privilege to be one of the 35 Individuals to receive a British Citizen Award in July 2019 at The Palace of Westminster. Ever since my accident I have been wanting to...

The build up to the Yorkshire Choice Awards was a busy one! We launched a voting campaign like no other and we didn’t find out who had won until the night. The venue was Elland Road Football Stadium...

Why do I recognise the anniversary of my accident?

Aug 10, 2019 | Uncategorized

The date was the 11th August 2018, the time was 4.40am and life as I knew it was to change forever… I was distracted crossing the road, involved in a road traffic collision and my life, my...

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Testimonials

What people are saying

“We thought that the talk was fantastic and age appropriate even for our youngest children in school. The children were engaged and learnt lots about Lauren, her accident and her life afterwards.”

Hannah Wray – Western Primary School, Harrogate

“Lauren put the girls at ease answering all their questions, they were in awe of her and listened intently. I have received many texts from parents, one saying “a valuable life lesson sensitively delivered” which I feel was so true. I can not recommend Lauren’s talk enough.”

Maggie Moore – 4th Tadcaster Brownies

“Lauren’s talk was fabulous and moving. I have never seen them sit and listen so intently. It really got us all thinking about being extra careful around roads and especially when crossing. Powerful stuff but pitched perfectly.”

Rachel Capstick – 23rd Harrogate (Hookstone), Beaver Scouts

"I was fortunate to be supported by Lauren presenting ‘Learn and Live’ to students 16+. The students listened avidly and were clearly positively engaged. I respect her openness to any questions and her determination to help prevent others going through what she has.”

Helen Richardson – North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service

“Lauren has delivered talks to the children in a school I have worked in. She is inspirational and engaging, and the children take so much away from the talks!”

Thomas Ledger

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I have just finished reading ‘The Power in You’ which is the fantastic second book by @henryfraser0

In 2009, aged just 17, Henry had a freak accident in Portugal, when he dived into the sea and hit his head on the seabed. He dislocated his fourth vertebra in his neck and his spinal cord was severed which left him paralysed from the chest down.

Prior to his accident, Henry was a keen rugby player. He has now developed a technique to enable him to go back to his old love of art. His ability to control a paintbrush well enough to paint so well with his mouth is amazing.

He has done some amazing paintings and has been commissioned by The Times to paint the then England rugby union captain Chris Robshaw for the front cover of their Rugby World Cup supplement.

He is now also an accomplished public speaker.

His first book ‘The Little Big Things’, which was published in 2017, won the ‘Inspirational Memoir of the Year’ award. In this book he shared details of his accident and the fact that he not only decided he would get the ability back to breathe for himself, but that he worked so hard to defy the doctors, he wheeled himself out of the hospital when he left!

He is such a positive and inspirational person who focusses on all the positives in his new life. I would highly recommend a read of his books 📚

What we do

Helping reduce the number of accidents on the road

Since 2016, Lauren and the team have visited schools and organisations to lead road safety talks, warning children and adults of the dangers of not paying attention whilst crossing the road. So far we have delivered Lauren’s message to more than 3,000 young people and recieved a number of awards for the work that we do.

Our mission

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