Havering Suicide Prevention Strategy 2025-2030 Consultation

Overview

The Havering Suicide Prevention Strategy for 2025-2030 (linked below) aims to improve the success of suicide prevention activities within Havering, leading to a reduction in the number of deaths by suicide.  Those involved in producing the strategy believe that every death by suicide is preventable by:

1. identifying those at increased risk and applying the most effective evidence-based interventions for our local population and setting
2. promoting prevention activities across the system including increasing knowledge and reducing stigma and
3. supporting at both the individual and population levels, including those at risk of suicide and the bereaved.

The strategy focuses on prevention and early intervention, identifying what can be done by government, the NHS, wider local public services and other relevant stakeholders.  We believe that suicide prevention needs to be embedded across Havering, and should be everyone’s business.

Content warning: The content of this strategy and needs assessment may be emotionally challenging as it discusses death by suicide and self-harm. Support is available:

• Samaritans – a listening service which is open 24/7 for anyone who needs to talk.
• Shout – a free confidential 24/7 text service offering support if you're in crisis and need immediate help. 

Why your views matter

Those working in the Havering health, social care and education systems and those from the local community are encouraged to review the draft Havering all-age suicide prevention strategy and give their feedback.  Comments will be analysed and used to create the final strategy for Havering.