560 people who took their own lives died within a week of leaving A&E
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.
Read MoreOne 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.
Read MoreA 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
Read MoreOfficers 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
Read MoreJustice 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
Read MoreA 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
Read MoreThe 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
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreLeading figures have called on the media to lead the way in changing how suicide is talked about. More than 130 broadcasters, actors, politicians, and writers have signed a letter
Read MoreAs World Suicide Prevention Day approaches the Public Health Agency (PHA) is raising awareness of the training opportunities available in mental and emotional wellbeing and suicide prevention. Almost 15,000 participants
Read MoreNew guidance has been issued to universities dedicated to the prevention of student suicide. It was launched in Sheffield at the Universities UK (UUK) annual conference where it was also
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