National Suicide Prevention Alliance
@NSPA_UK
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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
Joined November 2017
“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. https://t.co/zKLCOiGrVM
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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: 🔗 https://t.co/n3AzLMdSWS 📩
linkedin.com
National Suicide Prevention Alliance | 1,896 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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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 https://t.co/88vKN16TzJ
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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. ➡️ https://t.co/2lNJ03OleM
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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 https://t.co/MXa6NsZ6Bp
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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. https://t.co/rlpD1eJKj9
Focus on stigma not risk to bring down the suicide rate https://t.co/t6UX4aPEqS | opinion
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Wondering how to support someone who is self-harming? @suicideresearch & I wrote this to help: https://t.co/DXkNJCmHoL
psyche.co
A person harming themselves is not attention-seeking but attention-needing. Reach in and show them you’re listening
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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: https://t.co/3rUAkRhvup
#batonofhope
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A special thanks to @karen_lascelles for taking the time to share her expertise with us. 📽️ Watch video: https://t.co/IVeGvuKVlI 📝 Read our blog: https://t.co/AsAJDJGPiz 4/4
stormskillstraining.com
Our CEO recently had the pleasure and honour of speaking with Dr. Karen Lascelles, an expert with 35 years of experience as a Mental Health Nurse. In the conversation, Karen shares valuable insights...
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📢 New interview: https://t.co/IVeGvuKVlI 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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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
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Congratulations to NSPA members @Daisys_Dream and @RNLI !
-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
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 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: https://t.co/LWiTubvd0t
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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 https://t.co/csZuye5mQS
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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 👉 https://t.co/TAcWk67jYH
#passiton
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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 https://t.co/fK9tbt943H
https://t.co/bfhpvGdEfI
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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:
bsigroup.com
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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:
eventbrite.co.uk
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: https://t.co/nT33uU22i2
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