Suicide Prevention and Self-Harm Plan Update
(Public Health to report)
This action plan was agreed at a special Health and Wellbeing Board meeting in May, which focused on an independent review of actions taken following a group of suicide events in Rotherham
Minutes:
Ruth Fletcher-Brown, Public Health Specialist, presented an update on the incidents of suicides and self-harm in the Borough from January-July, 2015.
The work and training that had taken place was highlighted.
Discussion ensued on the need for a Community Response Plan for Adults and the gap in the bereavement pathway for adults when a suicide occurred.
It was noted that a further report was to be submitted to the November Board meeting.
Resolved:- That the report be noted.