Tuesday 11 Sep 2012 @ 07:10
Department of Health and Social Care
Department of Health and Social Care
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New suicide strategy and £1.5 million into prevention research
A new Suicide Prevention Strategy will focus on supporting bereaved families and preventing suicide amongst at risk groups and is backed by a call to action led by the Samaritans and up to £1.5 million for new research.
The strategy, launched yesterday, World Suicide Prevention Day, by Care Services Minister Norman Lamb, is the first in more than 10 years and aims to reduce the suicide rate in England and better support those who have been bereaved or affected by suicide.
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