Learning and resources

In an emergency - ring 999 for emergency services or call 116123 for Samaritans

Norfolk and Waveney ICS Suicide Prevention Strategy 2024-2028

The Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care System Suicide Prevention Strategy 2024-2028 (PDF) [741KB] will build on the progress made so far in addressing the risk factors and increasing the protective factors around suicide.

Individuals, communities, workplaces, and organisations that serve communities all have a role to play in preventing suicide. We welcome everyone to read the strategy.

Relevant guidance and information

Free online learning

Zero Suicide Alliance - Free online training aims to enable people to identify when someone is showing suicidal thoughts and behaviours, talk to them confidently, and signpost the individual to services or support.
NHS - Every Mind Matters includes wellbeing advice on how to lift our mood or ease anxiety.
Five Ways to Wellbeing outlines five steps that everyone can take to improve their mental health and wellbeing.

Children and young people

Samaritans 'Step by Step' practical support to help schools prepare for, and deal with, the repercussions of suicide or attempted suicide.
Preventing Suicide: lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender young people toolkits to help nurses understand mental health issues in relation to LGBT sexual orientation and identity in young people.
Suicide-Safer Universities Guidance: a suicide prevention resource for those working in Further and Higher Education.
University Mental Health Charter: evidence-informed principles to support a whole-university approach to mental health and wellbeing.

Employers

Public Health England (PHE), Business in the Community and Samaritans have joined forces to produce Toolkits for employers:

Suicide Prevention toolkit
Suicide Postvention toolkit
Mind's Blue Light Programme - provides mental health support for emergency services staff and volunteers from ambulance, fire, police, and search and rescue services across England and Wales.