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Cumbria Suicide Charity Offers Lifeline in Hospitals
16 May
Summary
- Support packs with booklets are being distributed in Cumbria hospitals.
- Cumberland has a suicide rate significantly higher than England's average.
- The booklets provide advice for parents, carers, and those in crisis.
In response to high suicide rates, a suicide prevention charity has developed crucial support packs for hospitals in Cumbria. The region of Cumberland has recorded a suicide rate significantly above the national average, prompting this initiative.
These support packs include a bespoke booklet created in partnership with affected mothers and NHS clinicians. The publication offers essential advice and local resource information for individuals experiencing a suicidal crisis or serious self-harm.
Parents and carers who contributed to the booklet shared the profound sense of isolation and fear they faced. They emphasized the need for clear guidance and compassionate support during such dark moments, a need these new crisis packs aim to fulfill.
The charity is distributing these first-of-their-kind booklets to various healthcare services, including the North West Ambulance Service, local hospitals, and crisis teams, to ensure widespread availability.
