Court hears right-to-die case of Glasgow care home resident
A severely disabled grandfather’s legal plea over the right to die is a case of “particular concern and urgency” for him, a court has heard. Gordon Ross, 66, who suffers
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Northern Ireland suicide rates showing signs of decline
The most recent figures show suicide rates in Northern Ireland are declining, but Health Minister Jim Wells has warned against complacency. Mr Wells was speaking as he chaired the 11th
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Aberdeen to host suicide and self-harm prevention event
A unique event that raises awareness of a leading suicide and self-harm prevention project is coming to Aberdeen for the first time next month. More than 100,000 people are expected
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Mental health report finds staffing problems linked to ward suicides
Suicidal patients who are under observation may be put at risk by relying on inexperienced staff and agency nurses, according to a new report issued today. Commissioned by the Healthcare
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No well-evidenced answer to 64% rise in prison suicide
A review of the rise in prison suicides last year suggests “some association” with overcrowding and prisoners spending less time outside their cells, the prisons complaints watchdog has said. However,
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Male suicides at highest rate in over a decade
The number of people killing themselves in the UK rose in 2013, official figures revealed today, as male suicides hit their highest rate in more than a decade. A total
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Report: Suicide risk link to complaints and high staff turnover
A national study of every NHS mental health service in the UK has found that high turnover of staff and more patient complaints could be linked to suicide risk among
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Prison suicides at seven-year high
The number of prisoners taking their own lives has risen to a seven-year high, with Government cuts to staff being blamed for the growing problem. Fourteen of the 82 people
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MSPs begin scrutiny of the Assisted Suicide Bill
Proposals to legalise assisted suicide will today be scrutinised by MSPs on the Health and Sport Committee. The Assisted Suicide (Scotland) Bill is at stage one of the parliamentary scrutiny
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New video produced on assisted suicide law
A new video has been produced by campaigners who back plans to legalise assisted suicide in Scotland. The video aims to tackle some of the “misconceptions and misunderstandings” surrounding the
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