🚨 New NHS Training Aims to Save Lives 🚨
We’ve got some crucial news. New suicide prevention training is now being offered to NHS mental health staff across the UK. This vital course is designed to help our dedicated health professionals recognise and support those who find themselves in crisis. 🌟
This training isn’t just for NHS staff; it’s open to private, voluntary, and charity sector workers too. Tapping into real-life experiences, like those shared by Philip Pirie, whose son tragically passed away, this e-learning module provides practical tools to ensure support reaches those who most need it.
These efforts come in response to alarming statistics showing that 6,069 suicides were registered in England and Wales in 2023 alone. The highest rate since 1999. 😢 We should remember, each number is someone’s loved one.
Mental health remains a top priority, and there’s a push from government figures like Minister for Mental Health, Baroness Gillian Merron, to say they won’t accept preventable suicides. From a new awareness course to rolling out 24/7 mental health neighbourhood centres, there’s an added £688 million boost to transform mental health services. 💪
Feeling low? You’re not alone, and help is just a call away. If you or someone you know needs support, don’t hesitate. Reach out to your local GP, check out the talking therapies programme, or phone NHS 111 during a crisis. They’re ready to listen. 🧡
As mental health continues to be a growing concern, it’s great to see proactive steps taken to provide necessary training and resources. Let’s look out for each other and keep the conversation going. 💬
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