Decision details

The Chairman invited to the table:

·       Dr Jeff Lake – Consultant in Public Health

Dr Lake presented the report which sets out the progress made in delivering the annual 2017-2018 Action Plan.

Dr Lake noted that, following publication of the ‘Inquiry into Local Suicide Prevention Plans in England’ by the All Party Parliamentary Group on Suicide and Self-harm, all authorities must have in place:

·       A suicide audit work to understand local suicide risk

·       A suicide prevention plan in order to identify the initiatives required to address local suicide risk

·       A multi-agency suicide prevention group to involve all relevant statutory agencies and voluntary organisations in implementing the local action plan.

The Committee requested that, for future reports, all acronyms should be written in full in the first instance and only abbreviated subsequently. (Action)

A request was made in reference to the sample size on page 63 regarding the Thrive Programme as they will have statistics based on a larger sample. (Action)

It was agreed that a copy of the extract of the minutes under this item be circulated to Dr Jeff Lake for action.

RESOLVED that:

1.     The Committee noted the suggestions of the Health Select Committee Inquiry into Suicide Prevention, local arrangements for suicide prevention and progress in delivering the 2017/2018 suicide prevention action plan ahead of its being refreshed for 2018/2019.

2.     The Committee receive an annual report on suicide prevention. (Action: Forward Work Programme)