Ep 313: Latest suicide figures announced - with Jakes Mills from Chasing the Stigma
Dec 20, 2023, 12:49 PM
Mick Coyle has the latest figures of suicides registered in England and Wales for 2022 (released 19th Dec 2023)
He goes through the ONS data, and discusses the findings with Jake Mills from Chasing the Stigma - a suicide survivor and founder of the Hub of Hope.
Find out more about the 2022 suicide data
You can find mental health services using the Hub of Hope.
If someone's life is in danger, call 999.
A Department of Health and Social Care spokesperson said:
“Every suicide is a tragedy and has a devastating, enduring impact on families and communities.
“We’re working hard to reduce the number of suicides and published our new Suicide Prevention Strategy for England in September. This commits to more than 100 measures, including a focus on prevention and earlier intervention, as well as more targeted and proactive support for people in crisis.
“In August, the government also launched a £10 million fund for the voluntary sector in England to carry out crucial work to prevent suicides and save lives. We’re also investing £2.3 billion extra a year into mental health services to help an additional two million people access NHS-funded mental health support by 2024.”
Pic credit: Unsplash
TOPICS: Suicide, Suicide prevention, public messaging, government strategy, impact of suicide
He goes through the ONS data, and discusses the findings with Jake Mills from Chasing the Stigma - a suicide survivor and founder of the Hub of Hope.
Find out more about the 2022 suicide data
You can find mental health services using the Hub of Hope.
If someone's life is in danger, call 999.
A Department of Health and Social Care spokesperson said:
“Every suicide is a tragedy and has a devastating, enduring impact on families and communities.
“We’re working hard to reduce the number of suicides and published our new Suicide Prevention Strategy for England in September. This commits to more than 100 measures, including a focus on prevention and earlier intervention, as well as more targeted and proactive support for people in crisis.
“In August, the government also launched a £10 million fund for the voluntary sector in England to carry out crucial work to prevent suicides and save lives. We’re also investing £2.3 billion extra a year into mental health services to help an additional two million people access NHS-funded mental health support by 2024.”
Pic credit: Unsplash
TOPICS: Suicide, Suicide prevention, public messaging, government strategy, impact of suicide