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recreate the 600-mile Suffragist march from Carlisle to London undertaken by his great grandmother, Lady Rochdale, in 1913. She joined 50,000 women in Hyde Park to demand the right to vote. Jonathan sees his walk as a continuation of her determination to create change.
accommodation, clothing and food. All profits from his memoir between October 2025 and October 2026 and all income from his 2026 mental health and neurodiversity talks will be donated to the charities.
A POLICING STORY THAT RESONATES Jonathan’s policing background gives his message particular weight. He speaks directly to the pressures faced by officers: long shifts, traumatic incidents, public scrutiny and the expectation to remain calm and composed at all times. He argues that these pressures, combined with a culture of stoicism, leave many officers
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suffering in silence. His talks often focus on the need for early intervention, open communication and a shift in attitudes within policing. He emphasises that mental health struggles are not a sign of weakness but a human response to extreme stress. Jonathan’s story has already resonated with serving officers, retired officers and emergency service workers who recognise their own experiences in his. He hopes the walk will encourage more people to speak up and seek help.
HONOURING A FAMILY LEGACY In a nod to his family history, Jonathan will
A MESSAGE FOR THE COUNTRY Jonathan’s memoir, Finding Peace of Mind, published in October 2025, charts his journey through mental illness and neurodiversity. It includes practical strategies for managing crises, building resilience and supporting others. His cognitive support method, SmartWisdom, has been used by organisations and universities to help people with dyslexia and other neurodiverse conditions. The walk coincides with key awareness
dates including Time to Talk Day, World Bipolar Day, Mental Health Awareness Week and Neurodiversity Celebration Week. Jonathan hopes these moments will amplify his message that mental health deserves the same openness and urgency as physical health. “Every step is a reminder that progress is possible,” he said. “Even when the path is long, you keep moving. And eventually, the light returns.”
Full route details and updates are available at
www.jonathanJonathan.com/walk.
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