In October 2018, ADPH and LGA jointly conducted a survey with councils to identify what effective local suicide prevention planning looks like, and how national and local partnerships are working together to reduce and prevent suicide. One hundred and fifty out of 152 local authorities with responsibility for public health completed the survey. Samaritans and the University of Exeter, commissioned by ADPH and LGA with support from PHE, report on local-level suicide prevention planning in England. The findings and recommendations from this report feed directly into this sector-led improvement programme.
On 17 June 2019, the Government pledged extra funding for the ADPH and LGA SLI programme to support local authorities to strengthen suicide prevention plans, under a range of measures aimed at improving support for mental health. Support was provided to local authorities between 2019 and 2022 (with a pause due to COVID-19)
Resources
Must know: suicide prevention: This guide provides a summary of the key issues around suicide prevention and is aimed at elected members, particularly those whose portfolio responsibilities include suicide prevention or those who are a suicide prevention champion for their council.
A series of case studies and a national sharing event designed to provide wider and easier access to the good practice, learning and existing resources. Case studies will provide detailed examples of local and regional good practice on suicide prevention.
More details on the national sharing event will be provided shortly. For more information, please email [email protected]
Suicide Prevention SLI Offer – Regional Support
Each regional ADPH network received a grant for SLI suicide prevention activity. This funded coordination capacity, enabling each network to build upon strong and existing suicide prevention SLI activity within the regions, and regionally determined priorities.
To find out more, contact your regional ADPH Network SLI coordinator. If you are unsure who this is, please contact [email protected] or email [email protected]
Suicide Prevention Bespoke Local Support
Bespoke expert support was available for local authorities and partners who wanted to improve their suicide prevention offer as part of the ADPH/LGA Suicide Prevention SLI Programme. Bespoke support entailed either support to design and deliver focused workshop on a specific delivery challenge. Peer experts provided recommendations to local areas to take forward to address local opportunities and challenges in suicide prevention. Expressions of interest focused on community engagement; protected characteristics; Real Time Surveillance systems; joining up work; and frequently used locations.
Contact: [email protected]
