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BLMK Suicide Prevention Network

The group meets virtually every quarter to discuss local and national action in suicide prevention, sharing good practice, evidence and intelligence as well as local campaigns and training opportunities. The network provides opportunities for local organisations to share their work in the suicide prevention field and look at opportunities to work together. As part of the network members receive regularly updates on suicide prevention work.

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News and information sharing

As part of the network you will also receive regular updates about the suicide prevention hub and information relevant to support prevention via email

BLMK Suicide Prevention Action Plan

The BLMK Suicide Prevention Action Plan combines actions by local authorities, mental health and health care services, primary care, community-based organisations and voluntary agencies, employers, schools, colleges and universities, the police, transport services, prisons and others.

BLMK Suicide Prevention Steering Group

This multi-agency group is made up of a small number of key representatives from organisations working across the system including coroner office, mental health services, police, public health, ICB, VCSE and lived experience. This group meets every 6 weeks to:

  • Understand patterns of suicide and collate data
  • Steer the development of the local suicide prevention strategy and action plan
  • Develop and coordinate responses to suicide and activities to reduce suicide
  • Make strategic links across sectors, to influence commissioning decisions and secure funding.
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News

Find out more about local suicide prevention and mental health events, campaigns, and updates from around the Bedford, Luton and Milton Keynes area.

News • 2 weeks ago

Men’s Health Awareness Month

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BLMK Suicide Prevention Partnership Network Meeting - September 2024

The BLMK Suicide Prevention Partnership Network Meeting gathered key...

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World Mental Health Day 10th October

World Mental Health Day was established by the World...

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Women’s Suicide Prevention

Tragically, each year, more than 250,000 women worldwide die...

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