In conversation with… Kelly Gibbons Suicide Prevention Lead Senior – NHS England and NHS Improvement – Midlands

Suicide is a topic many of us avoid discussing or, in some cases, many don’t even like to think about it, however 4912 suicides were registered in the UK in 2020 with male suicide at 15.3 per 100,000* compared to female suicide rate of 4.9 per 100,000*.  It can have devastating effects on the lives of those that are left behind and in order to raise awareness and have a greater understanding of this topic Kelly has kindly agreed to cover a session on:-

• History – exploring the history of suicide as a crime, decriminalisation and the move towards support and prevention.
• National Picture – current government strategy, data and high-risk groups.
• NHSE/I – Looking at the work of NHS England & Improvement in suicide prevention
• Suicide during Covid
• The future – ambitions and hopes for the new government strategy

*data taken from Samaritans website

Who should attend?

Anyone within the NHS who would like to know more about this topic.

Please Note:-

For anyone affected by this topic please ensure your personal health and wellbeing.  Support can be found either via NHS Support here and the Samaritans here. 

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This webinar may be recorded.

Please also note that there will be a short evaluation form for you to complete at the end of the session – it is so important to us to get your feedback on each intervention we produce.  We want to ensure we continue to meet the needs and demands of the NHS.