Suicide Prevention – Page 16 – Care Appointments

Suicide risk warning over delays in follow-up treatment of mental health patients

By Scott D'Arcy13th April 2017News England

One in 10 mental health patients discharged from hospital after suffering a crisis has to wait more than a week for a follow-up appointment, according to new figures. The data,

Suicidal callers to NHS 111 helpline ‘put on hold until they hang up’

By Helen William3rd April 2017News England

The NHS is investigating claims by an undercover reporter that suicidal patients calling the NHS 111 helpline are being left on hold until they hang up while staff are asleep

Watchdog criticises lack of action after rise in suicides among female prisoners

By Hayden Smith28th March 2017News England

An official watchdog has hit out at a “lack of concerted and sustained action” following a jump in suicides among female prisoners. Prisons and Probation Ombudsman Nigel Newcomen said lessons

Committee call for better training to tackle ‘unacceptable’ rate of suicide

By Ella Pickover16th March 2017News England

The current rate of suicide is “unacceptable”, leading MPs have said, as they called for GPs to receive better training in assessing a patient’s risk. The Health Select Committee said

Syrian children ‘attempting suicide’ as six-year war takes toll

By The Press Association7th March 2017News England

Syrian children are showing symptoms of “toxic stress” and are attempting self-harm and suicide in response to prolonged exposure to war, according to a report. Children do not feel safe

Bereaved mother backs drive to encourage boys to talk about suicidal feelings

By The Press Association7th March 2017News Scotland

A mother whose son took his own life at the age of 12 is backing a campaign encouraging boys to speak out about having suicidal feelings. Data from Childline shows

Strong link of suicidal behaviour to socio-economic disadvantage, say Samaritans

By Catherine Wylie6th March 2017News England

There is overwhelming evidence of a strong link between socio-economic disadvantage and suicidal behaviour, according to a report. The Dying from Inequality report from Samaritans found that areas of higher

Don’t let my son’s death be in vain, pleads prison suicide campaigner

By Kate Ferguson1st March 2017News England

A father whose son killed himself in prison after failings by the authorities has warned that others will die unless minsters urgently improve care behind bars. Stay-at-home dad Dean Saunders,

‘Profound shift’ needed to tackle doubling of prison suicides since 2012

By Hayden Smith13th February 2017News England

A culture change is needed to halt the rising number of suicides in prisons, according to a new report. Campaigners said a “profound” shift was needed to move from a

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Suicide risk warning over delays in follow-up treatment of mental health patients

Suicidal callers to NHS 111 helpline ‘put on hold until they hang up’

Watchdog criticises lack of action after rise in suicides among female prisoners

Committee call for better training to tackle ‘unacceptable’ rate of suicide

Syrian children ‘attempting suicide’ as six-year war takes toll

Bereaved mother backs drive to encourage boys to talk about suicidal feelings

Strong link of suicidal behaviour to socio-economic disadvantage, say Samaritans

Don’t let my son’s death be in vain, pleads prison suicide campaigner

‘Profound shift’ needed to tackle doubling of prison suicides since 2012

Waspi women criticise ‘bizarre and unjustified’ ruling out of compensation

Sara Sharif’s father and stepmother branded ‘executioners’ as pair are jailed for life

Letby legal team seeks fresh bid to challenge convictions of child serial killer

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Tag: Suicide Prevention

Suicide risk warning over delays in follow-up treatment of mental health patients

Suicidal callers to NHS 111 helpline ‘put on hold until they hang up’

Watchdog criticises lack of action after rise in suicides among female prisoners

Committee call for better training to tackle ‘unacceptable’ rate of suicide

Syrian children ‘attempting suicide’ as six-year war takes toll

Bereaved mother backs drive to encourage boys to talk about suicidal feelings

Webwatch: Facebook employs artificial intelligence to identify warning signs of suicide

Strong link of suicidal behaviour to socio-economic disadvantage, say Samaritans

Don’t let my son’s death be in vain, pleads prison suicide campaigner

‘Profound shift’ needed to tackle doubling of prison suicides since 2012