*Trigger warning – the following information discusses suicide and suicide bereavement*
The suicide rate for West Yorkshire is higher than the England average (ONS). Suicides in England and Wales - Office for National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)
All of the organisations across the West Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership have collectively agreed that we will work together to reduce the suicide rate. This is one of our 10 big ambitions (see page 5).
We believe that suicide is preventable and take a zero suicide approach. To get support in your area, have a look at the organisations who can help you, to get information and resources, please explore our website Suicide Prevention resources in West Yorkshire website
Here is our full suicide prevention strategy and plan.
Suicide bereavement support is available for you if you have lost a loved one, friend, colleague, or someone you have supported through work Suicide Bereavement Services - Leeds and West Yorkshire - Leeds Mind
To help you talk about suicide and talk to someone who may be feeling suicidal we have produced a creating hope through language guide. An accessible version is also available.
We believe everyone who lives and works in West Yorkshire should complete suicide prevention training. You can explore your options on the here West Yorkshire Suicide Prevention Training pages
To join the West Yorkshire suicide prevention network, become part of our movement for change, keep in touch with what is going on in suicide prevention across, complete this form see our keep updated pages.
We have created some fantastic materials that you can use to help spread the word and stop the stigma associated with male suicide. Can you help circulate our check in campaign graphics, which target men? You can download them here Check-in With Your Mate – Check-In (staffcheck-in.co.uk). Please help us use these pictures, graphics, posters and resources in your workplace, on your social media like Facebook, Instagram or What’s App groups, send to your colleagues, friends or families. Please make sure you add the email address www.