BLMK Suicide Prevention Network
The BLMK Suicide Prevention Network is a group of individuals that all have an interest in and work towards preventing suicide across BLMK from a range of different organisations including those from VCSE, health, education, workplaces, criminal justice, local authority and those with lived experience.
What the Network Offers
We are always looking to grow this network to. If you would like to join this network please contact us.
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.
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.
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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Network meetings • 1 month ago
BLMK Suicide Prevention Partnership Network Meeting - September 2024
The BLMK Suicide Prevention Partnership Network Meeting gathered key...
News • 2 months ago
World Mental Health Day 10th October
World Mental Health Day was established by the World...
News • 2 months ago
Women’s Suicide Prevention
Tragically, each year, more than 250,000 women worldwide die...
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