National Suicide Prevention Alliance

An alliance of organisations & individuals who care about suicide prevention, take action to reduce suicide & support people affected. Account not staffed 24/7

[National Suicide Prevention Alliance @NSPA_UK]

“It's important you don’t feel afraid to say 'do you feel like taking your own life?'"

@JonnyTatamHall, who lost his friend to suicide, interviews @Rubywax on the importance of talking about suicide as part of our #LanguageMatters campaign.

https://t.co/zKLCOiGrVM

[National Suicide Prevention Alliance @NSPA_UK]

We’ve decided to step back from posting on X.

The platform’s direction no longer reflects how we want to connect and engage with our community. Instead, we’ll be focusing on LinkedIn and our newsletter.

Join us there:

🔗 https://t.co/n3AzLMdSWS
📩 https://t.co/j9XInHCZqm

[Grassroots Suicide Prevention @GrassrootsSP]

You may see someone in a public place who you think is at risk of suicide. If it is safe for you to do so, try to follow these steps.❤️

This information and further life-saving advice can be found on our free Stay Alive app from Google Play, App Store, or https://t.co/88vKN16TzJ

[Office for National Statistics (ONS) @ONS]

For the first time, we've linked census data to death registrations and administrative NHS hospital records to estimate how the risk of intentional self-harm and suicide differs by sexual orientation, England and Wales: March 2021 to December 2023.

➡️ https://t.co/2lNJ03OleM

[NCISH @NCISH_UK]

We @NCISH_UK are asking clinicians working in #mentalhealth care to take part in a survey examining the impact of patient suicide on well-being & clinical practice. If you've experienced the death of a patient by suicide & would like to take part see here https://t.co/MXa6NsZ6Bp

[National Suicide Prevention Alliance @NSPA_UK]

We welcome @NHSEngland's new suicide prevention guidance - the result of sustained campaigning by @philippirie

Grounded in 10 key principles, it takes a more person-centred approach and moves away from labelling people as low, medium, or high risk.

https://t.co/rlpD1eJKj9

[Financial Times @FT]

Focus on stigma not risk to bring down the suicide rate https://t.co/t6UX4aPEqS | opinion

[Professor Ellen Townsend @SelfHarmRes]

Wondering how to support someone who is self-harming? @suicideresearch & I wrote this to help:

https://t.co/DXkNJCmHoL

[The Baton of Hope @TheBatonofHope]

An incredible ONE THOUSAND of you have signed up to be Baton bearers in our 2025 Tour.

There's still time for you to apply, you've got until 31 March.

This is your chance to be a part of the UK's biggest suicide-prevention initiative: https://t.co/3rUAkRhvup

#batonofhope

[Storm Skills Training CIC @storm_cic]

A special thanks to @karen_lascelles for taking the time to share her expertise with us.

📽️ Watch video: https://t.co/IVeGvuKVlI
📝 Read our blog: https://t.co/AsAJDJGPiz

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[Storm Skills Training CIC @storm_cic]

📢 New interview: https://t.co/IVeGvuKVlI

In this conversation, Dr. Karen Lascelles shares valuable insights on the role of informal carers in suicide prevention, including her research investigating the experiences and needs of adults who care for ...🧵1/4

[Mental Health Foundation @mentalhealth]

For Debt Awareness Week, we're highlighting how debt affects mental health - and the support that is available to help.

Don’t deal with debt alone. To learn more join us for our Reddit ‘Ask Me Anything’ with @StepChange to learn more 26-28 March on r/ukpersonalfinance

[National Suicide Prevention Alliance @NSPA_UK]

Congratulations to NSPA members @Daisys_Dream and @RNLI !

[Charity Film Awards @SmileyCFA]

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Swipe to see the fantastic SILVER winners of the 2025 People’s Choice.

#smileyCFA25 #charityfilmawards #TheSmileys #CFA25 #Smiley

[National Suicide Prevention Alliance @NSPA_UK]

Today, with @Samaritans, @WeAreWithYou & SASP, we published a new #SuicidePrevention report.

We urge policymakers, commissioners & practitioners to act on collaboration, inclusive care, staff training & workforce support.

Read more: https://t.co/WcKXXIC0r1

[The Baton of Hope @TheBatonofHope]

The story of how a small charity staged the biggest suicide-prevention initiative the UK has ever seen.

Join us for a special screening of our documentary – Raising the Baton: A Manifesto for Hope – in Sheffield on 17 April.

Get your tickets for just £5: https://t.co/LWiTubvd0t

[James’ Place @JamesPlaceUK]

If you are worried someone you know might be suicidal the best thing to do, although it can feel very difficult, is ask them directly. You can signpost a man in suicidal crisis to us in London, the North East & the North West for free, life-saving therapy https://t.co/csZuye5mQS

[Kent County Council @Kent_cc]

Planning, or already run a mental health or suicide prevention project or event that promotes hope?

Apply for a grant from the Hope Fund set up by the Kent and Medway Suicide Prevention Programme ahead of the Baton of Hope Tour in September 👉 https://t.co/TAcWk67jYH

#passiton

[NCISH @NCISH_UK]

Our new annual report is now available in different formats:
1) a full report
2) interactive report - easy read version (available in Welsh)
3) service user infographic (also available in Welsh)
4) Video summary of our findings
https://t.co/fK9tbt943H
https://t.co/bfhpvGdEfI

[National Suicide Prevention Alliance @NSPA_UK]

The UK’s first standard dedicated to #SuicidePrevention is currently being developed by @BSI_UK

Register your interest to be notified when the public consultation period opens and have your say: https://t.co/JWtmzFWvsz

[National Suicide Prevention Alliance @NSPA_UK]

Join NSPA member @THE_OLLIE_FOUND on Wednesday 19 March for a session dedicated to exploring faith-based approaches to suicide prevention.

Book your place: https://t.co/hhemVz09Np

[National Suicide Prevention Alliance @NSPA_UK]

Universities play a vital role in suicide prevention.

Many NSPA members are leading the way in this space - embedding support, providing specialist help, and ensuring assistance is there when needed.

Learn more about their work: https://t.co/tY43FCu1Ck

#UniversityMentalHealthDay