Overview
Suicide is a devastating event and continues to be a major public health
issue. In England, a person dies every two hours as a result of suicide.
There is no single approach to suicide prevention. It requires
co-ordination and contributions from public services and organisations,
academic researchers, voluntary groups, the private sector and individuals.
Toolkit Revision Published
A revision of Preventing Suicide: A toolkit for mental health service has been published. The toolkit, originally published in 2003, has been amended to reflect recent policy changes and has had input from key stakeholders, service users, carers and experts
Download Preventing Suicide: A toolkit for mental health services
Download the Toolkit Standards
Download the Toolkit Audit tool
Download the Toolkit`s Ward Manager Checklist
The death rate from suicide and undetermined injury for the three year
period 2006/7/8 is 7.8 deaths per 100,000 population. This is the lowest
rate on record and is one of the lowest in Europe.
Visit the brand new Resources page to download the National Suicide Prevention Strategy for England
Latest News
Mental ill-health and suicide risk amongst Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans Gender people (LGBT)
As part of the suicide prevention programme the NMHDU have commissioned PACE to undertake a review of the range of web-based information, support and advice services for LGBT people in delivering promotive and preventative services and measures leading to an improvement in the mental health and well-being of LGBT individuals. This review will also include scoping how mental health and other support services work with LGBT people, including data collection and monitoring.
Download a copy of the letter to SHA leads regarding PACE
