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Suicide Prevention Framework 2018-2023
This document provides a working framework for Merton's suicide prevention plans for 2018 to 2023. It has been developed with a range of stakeholders who have all provided insight and steered the development of the Framework. It outlines key issues and highlights the outcomes we wish to achieve over the duration of the plan. Our vision is for a zero suicide Borough where no suicide is inevitable. It is a Borough where our residents know where to get help when they need it, where those supporting people at greater risk of suicide are well trained and where our communities encourage people to talk about good mental health.
The Framework is based around five key priorities including reducing risk in high-risk groups, reducing access to means, good mental health and support for at risk groups, suicide awareness and good mental health for all and support for those bereaved by suicide.
We aim to deliver between five to seven actions per year, outlined in an annual action plan.