Supporting Those Bereaved by Suicide

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Individuals bereaved by suicide are themselves at increased risk of suicide, suicide ideation, depression and poor social functioning. This service, Supporting People Bereaved by Suicide, will provide comprehensive support for people bereaved or affected by a death by suicide. The aims of the bereavement support component of the program will be to: • Offer and provide timely and appropriate support; • Provide accessible, local face-to-face counselling where appropriate; • Increase access to information about services and resources that are available; • Improve the range and quality of bereavement support after a death by suicide; • Provide a point of contact for those bereaved by suicide to leave a request for support, available 24/7; • Raise awareness of the incidence of suicide or attempted suicide in those who have been bereaved by suicide in primary and secondary care. • Use evidence-based approaches to enhance the ability of public sector staff including NHS staff and police to better understand and support the needs of those who have been bereaved by suicide.