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National Suicide Prevention Alliance

@NSPA_UK

An alliance of organisations & individuals who care about suicide prevention, take action to reduce suicide & support people affected. Account not staffed 24/7

 England, United Kingdom
nspa.org.uk
Joined November 2017
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“It's important you don’t feel afraid to say 'do you feel like taking your own life?'" @JonnyTatamHall, who lost his friend to suicide, interviews @Rubywax on the importance of talking about suicide as part of our #LanguageMatters campaign. Nspa.org.uk/stigma
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We’ve decided to step back from posting on X. The platform’s direction no longer reflects how we want to connect and engage with our community. Instead, we’ll be focusing on LinkedIn and our newsletter. Join us there: 🔗 linkedin.com/company/nationa… 📩 eepurl.com/dzeoyf
National Suicide Prevention Alliance | LinkedIn

National Suicide Prevention Alliance | LinkedIn

National Suicide Prevention Alliance | 2,231 followers on LinkedIn. An alliance of organisations & individuals who care about and take action to reduce suicide and support those affected. | We are a...

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Grassroots Suicide Prevention@GrassrootsSP16 Apr 2025
You may see someone in a public place who you think is at risk of suicide. If it is safe for you to do so, try to follow these steps.❤️ This information and further life-saving advice can be found on our free Stay Alive app from Google Play, App Store, or stayalive.app
'What to do if you see someone in a public place who you think is at risk of suicide' '1. Send someone else to get help if possible.' '2. Engage the person in conversation.' '3. Don't be afraid to ask if they're thinking about suicide.' '4. Listen without judgement and help them talk about what has brought them to this point.' '5. Reassure them help is available and offer to contact a helpline or trusted contact if they would like you to.' '6. Stay with them until help is in place.' '7. Keep yourself safe - never endanger your safety when helping.'

ALT 'What to do if you see someone in a public place who you think is at risk of suicide' '1. Send someone else to get help if possible.' '2. Engage the person in conversation.' '3. Don't be afraid to ask if they're thinking about suicide.' '4. Listen without judgement and help them talk about what has brought them to this point.' '5. Reassure them help is available and offer to contact a helpline or trusted contact if they would like you to.' '6. Stay with them until help is in place.' '7. Keep yourself safe - never endanger your safety when helping.'

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Office for National Statistics (ONS)
@ONS9 Apr 2025
For the first time, we've linked census data to death registrations and administrative NHS hospital records to estimate how the risk of intentional self-harm and suicide differs by sexual orientation, England and Wales: March 2021 to December 2023. ➡️ ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationa…
Self-harm and suicide by sexual orientation, England and Wales: 21 March 2021 to 31 December 2023 Read our new release This article deals with themes of suicide and self-harm. If you are struggling to cope, please call Samaritans for free on 116 123 (UK and the Republic of Ireland).

ALT Self-harm and suicide by sexual orientation, England and Wales: 21 March 2021 to 31 December 2023 Read our new release This article deals with themes of suicide and self-harm. If you are struggling to cope, please call Samaritans for free on 116 123 (UK and the Republic of Ireland).

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NCISH@NCISH_UK7 Apr 2025
We @NCISH_UK are asking clinicians working in #mentalhealth care to take part in a survey examining the impact of patient suicide on well-being & clinical practice. If you've experienced the death of a patient by suicide & would like to take part see here qualtrics.manchester.ac.uk/j…
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We welcome @NHSEngland's new suicide prevention guidance - the result of sustained campaigning by @philippirie Grounded in 10 key principles, it takes a more person-centred approach and moves away from labelling people as low, medium, or high risk. england.nhs.uk/long-read/sta…
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@FT4 Apr 2025
Focus on stigma not risk to bring down the suicide rate on.ft.com/3XKaPKu | opinion
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Professor Ellen Townsend@SelfHarmRes26 Mar 2025
Wondering how to support someone who is self-harming? @suicideresearch & I wrote this to help: psyche.co/guides/how-to-supp…
How to support someone who is self-harming: reach in and listen | Psyche Guides

How to support someone who is self-harming: reach in and listen | Psyche Guides

A person harming themselves is not attention-seeking but attention-needing. Reach in and show them you’re listening

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The Baton of Hope@TheBatonofHope25 Mar 2025
An incredible ONE THOUSAND of you have signed up to be Baton bearers in our 2025 Tour. There's still time for you to apply, you've got until 31 March. This is your chance to be a part of the UK's biggest suicide-prevention initiative: batonofhopeuk.org/become-a-b… #batonofhope
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Storm Skills Training CIC@storm_cic19 Mar 2025
A special thanks to @karen_lascelles for taking the time to share her expertise with us. 📽️ Watch video: zurl.co/1sbM3 📝 Read our blog: zurl.co/riLfe 4/4
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Storm Skills Training CIC@storm_cic19 Mar 2025
📢 New interview: zurl.co/1sbM3 In this conversation, Dr. Karen Lascelles shares valuable insights on the role of informal carers in suicide prevention, including her research investigating the experiences and needs of adults who care for ...🧵1/4
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Mental Health Foundation@mentalhealth24 Mar 2025
For Debt Awareness Week, we're highlighting how debt affects mental health - and the support that is available to help. Don’t deal with debt alone. To learn more join us for our Reddit ‘Ask Me Anything’ with @StepChange to learn more 26-28 March on r/ukpersonalfinance
Graphic with text: How can debt affect your mental health? Feelings of anxiety, Worry affecting your sleep, Stopping you doing the things you enjoy, like exercising or socialising, Stress and anxiety affecting your relationships. Graphic has an image of a lightbulb.

ALT Graphic with text: How can debt affect your mental health? Feelings of anxiety, Worry affecting your sleep, Stopping you doing the things you enjoy, like exercising or socialising, Stress and anxiety affecting your relationships. Graphic has an image of a lightbulb.

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Congratulations to NSPA members @Daisys_Dream and @RNLI !
Charity Film Awards (@SmileyCFA) profile pictureCharity Film Awards@SmileyCFA20 Mar 2025
-insert dramatic music- Swipe to see the fantastic SILVER winners of the 2025 People’s Choice. #smileyCFA25 #charityfilmawards #TheSmileys #CFA25 #Smiley
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Today, with @Samaritans, @WeAreWithYou & SASP, we published a new #SuicidePrevention report. We urge policymakers, commissioners & practitioners to act on collaboration, inclusive care, staff training & workforce support. Read more: nspa.org.uk/resource/suicide…
Suicide prevention principles: from policy to practice - NSPA

Suicide prevention principles: from policy to practice - NSPA

As part of the Suicide Prevention Consortium, we have published our 2025 report, Suicide Prevention Principles: From policy to practice, which supports the principles of ‘no wrong door’ to accessing...

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The Baton of Hope@TheBatonofHope20 Mar 2025
The story of how a small charity staged the biggest suicide-prevention initiative the UK has ever seen. Join us for a special screening of our documentary – Raising the Baton: A Manifesto for Hope – in Sheffield on 17 April. Get your tickets for just £5: eventbrite.co.uk/e/documenta…
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James’ Place@JamesPlaceUK18 Mar 2025
If you are worried someone you know might be suicidal the best thing to do, although it can feel very difficult, is ask them directly. You can signpost a man in suicidal crisis to us in London, the North East & the North West for free, life-saving therapy jamesplace.org.uk/support
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Kent County Council
@Kent_cc18 Mar 2025
Planning, or already run a mental health or suicide prevention project or event that promotes hope? Apply for a grant from the Hope Fund set up by the Kent and Medway Suicide Prevention Programme ahead of the Baton of Hope Tour in September 👉 loom.ly/SJpqErw #passiton
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NCISH@NCISH_UK18 Mar 2025
Our new annual report is now available in different formats: 1) a full report 2) interactive report - easy read version (available in Welsh) 3) service user infographic (also available in Welsh) 4) Video summary of our findings manchester.ac.uk/ncish/repor… buff.ly/7hm1zVO
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The UK’s first standard dedicated to #SuicidePrevention is currently being developed by @BSI_UK Register your interest to be notified when the public consultation period opens and have your say: pages.bsigroup.com/Register-…
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Join NSPA member @THE_OLLIE_FOUND on Wednesday 19 March for a session dedicated to exploring faith-based approaches to suicide prevention. Book your place: shorturl.at/pzkx7
Talking Faith in Suicide Prevention

Talking Faith in Suicide Prevention

A session dedicated to exploring faith-based approaches to suicide prevention, highlighting diverse perspectives and shared experiences.

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Universities play a vital role in suicide prevention. Many NSPA members are leading the way in this space - embedding support, providing specialist help, and ensuring assistance is there when needed. Learn more about their work: shorturl.at/x3Did #UniversityMentalHealthDay
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