Suicide Prevention – Page 11 – Care Appointments

Instagram concedes it ‘needs to do more’ announcing ban on self-harm images

By Caitlin Doherty and Ted Hennessey8th February 2019News England, Webwatch

Instagram is banning graphic images of self-harm after Health Secretary Matt Hancock said social media companies “need to do more” to curb their impact on teenagers’ mental health. The photo-sharing

Predictive analysis to identify those at risk under new suicide prevention plan

By Verity Bowman22nd January 201922nd January 2019News England

Technology such as artificial intelligence could be used help to identify those at risk of suicide under the Government’s new prevention strategy. The document, published on Tuesday, pledges a focus

Praise for radio host who kept suicidal caller on phone until ambulance arrived

By Keiran Southern21st December 201823rd December 2018News England

Radio host Iain Lee has been credited with helping save a man’s life after keeping a suicidal caller on the line for 30 minutes until an ambulance arrived. The man,

560 people who took their own lives died within a week of leaving A&E

By The Press Association5th December 201823rd December 2018News Scotland

One in five of the 1,540 people who attended A&E in the three months prior to taking their own lives died within two days of leaving hospital, new figures show.

Violence and disorder reduced at high-security prison in Co Antrim

By Michael McHugh27th November 201823rd December 2018News Northern Ireland

A prison once branded dangerous and Dickensian has made immensely encouraging progress, a report said. Maghaberry high-security jail in Co Antrim holds life prisoners convicted of the most serious offences

Maghaberry officers ‘making renewed efforts to identify most vulnerable prisoners’

By Michael McHugh27th November 201823rd December 2018News Northern Ireland

Officers at Maghaberry Prison are making renewed efforts to identify the most vulnerable prisoners, the criminal justice inspector said. The high-security jail has a significant proportion of inmates with mental

Call for action on ‘spiralling epidemic’ of suicides in Scotland’s prisons

By The Press Association14th November 201823rd December 2018News Scotland

Justice Secretary Humza Yousaf has been urged to take action to halt the “spiralling epidemic” of suicides in Scotland’s prisons. The plea came after Mr Yousaf held talks with the

Chancellor announces funding for comprehensive mental health crisis service

By Ella Pickover29th October 201823rd December 2018News England

A cash boost for mental health services will “end the stigma which has forced too many to suffer in silence”, the Chancellor said. Philip Hammond said he hoped the extra

Family of prisoner who killed herself after ‘bullying’ launch reform campaign

By Conor Riordan26th October 201823rd December 2018News Scotland

The parents of a young woman who killed herself in jail after enduring “horrific experiences” have called for a review of Scotland’s prison system. Katie Allan’s family said on Thursday

Theresa May announces appointment of first Minister for Suicide Prevention

By Sally Wardle10th October 2018News England

The Prime Minister has appointed what is thought to be the world’s first Minister for Suicide Prevention in a bid to cut the number of people taking their own lives.

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Predictive analysis to identify those at risk under new suicide prevention plan

Praise for radio host who kept suicidal caller on phone until ambulance arrived

560 people who took their own lives died within a week of leaving A&E

Violence and disorder reduced at high-security prison in Co Antrim

Maghaberry officers ‘making renewed efforts to identify most vulnerable prisoners’

Call for action on ‘spiralling epidemic’ of suicides in Scotland’s prisons

Chancellor announces funding for comprehensive mental health crisis service

Family of prisoner who killed herself after ‘bullying’ launch reform campaign

Theresa May announces appointment of first Minister for Suicide Prevention

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Tag: Suicide Prevention

Instagram concedes it ‘needs to do more’ announcing ban on self-harm images

Predictive analysis to identify those at risk under new suicide prevention plan

Praise for radio host who kept suicidal caller on phone until ambulance arrived

560 people who took their own lives died within a week of leaving A&E

Violence and disorder reduced at high-security prison in Co Antrim

Maghaberry officers ‘making renewed efforts to identify most vulnerable prisoners’

Call for action on ‘spiralling epidemic’ of suicides in Scotland’s prisons

Chancellor announces funding for comprehensive mental health crisis service

Family of prisoner who killed herself after ‘bullying’ launch reform campaign

Theresa May announces appointment of first Minister for Suicide Prevention