Philip Pirie

Campaigning for Suicide Prevention and Reform of #SuicideRiskAssessment in memory of Tom Pirie #suicideprevention #stopthestigma #patientsafety

[Philip Pirie @philippirie]

I spoke recently on BBC Breakfast about the need to reduce the stigma of suicide
https://t.co/HH2Ym3dnVp

[maureen Boyd @theonlygirlhere]

https://t.co/174KSui1Jb

“compared to seeing a new GP, seeing your usual GP was linked with an 11-21% reduction in hospitalisations, including ED presentations.
For patients seeing a known GP, there was an 18-28% reduction.”
Continuity of care matters!

[Sajid Javid @sajidjavid]

Our country feels fragmented. And too many people feel unheard.

We want to learn what unites us, and what divides us.

Listen back to my full interview on @BBCR4Today this morning below, and visit https://t.co/tOAhkzCMOO to add your voice to the conversation.

[Philip Pirie @philippirie]

Extremely grateful to @DrLadeSmith President @rcpsych for pledging the College’s support for a public health campaign to reduce the stigma of suicide. @jamesmurray_ldn @subodhdave1 @DHSCgovuk

https://t.co/9KefeqArXM

[NCISH @NCISH_UK]

Prof Mosse also talked about the low-risk paradox and the recent NHS England Staying Safe from Suicide guidance which promotes individualised, collaborative risk assessment focused on modifiable factors. Read the guidance here https://t.co/x4RvpODBew 1/2

[NCISH @NCISH_UK]

In recognition of 30 years of NCISH, we heard throughout today’s conference from:

Baroness Gillian Merron
Dr Lade Smith CBE
Angela Samata @Angelasamata
Philip Pirie @philippirie
Professor Jo Robinson
Professor Siobhan O’Neill

[Adam Schwarz @AdamJSchwarz]

Labour MP @NazShahBfd opens the King's Speech debate:

"Someone like me who spent her formative years fighting a campaign to release her mother from prison, who did not have a formal education beyond 12... forced into a marriage at 15... attempting suicide... Yet, here I stand."

[louis appleby @ProfLAppleby]

Our 2026 annual report, to be presented this week, covers 18,602 suicides by UK mental health patients.

Worth pausing on that tragic figure. Real lives behind the statistics, preventable deaths not prevented, families devastated. @NCISH_UK

https://t.co/0L4RcoLo2I

[Philip Pirie @philippirie]

Delighted to have met Ian Russell at @suicideandco conference last week. The indomitable Amelia Wrighton hosted. @iambenwest inspiring speaker #suicideprevention

[Wendy Burn CBE @wendyburn]

Updating my risk training at @LeedsandYorkPFT. @philippirie we are watching a video you made about your lovely son. Thank you.

[Philip Pirie @philippirie]

Immensely grateful to Lade Smith for pledging RCPsych’s support for my proposal for a public health campaign to reduce the stigma of suicide.
@DrLadeSmith @subodhdave1 @rcpsych @iambenwest @ClaireCNWL @DHSCgovuk #suicideprevention

https://t.co/0AiDUsxiVQ

[Philip Pirie @philippirie]

Very pleased to have been part of the @rcpsych conference on Men’s Mental Health 24 Feb with Baroness Merron (Mental Health Minister), @DrLadeSmith (President) and Dr Jon Van Niekerk. Powerful day thanks to all who contributed. #mensmentalhealth #suicideprevention

[Philip Pirie @philippirie]

@WhippGary Thanks Margaret. It was good of you to come to the conference and thank you for your valuable contributions.

[Philip Pirie @philippirie]

I spoke recently on BBC Breakfast about the need to reduce the stigma of suicide
https://t.co/HH2Ym3dnVp

[BBC Radio 4 Today @BBCr4today]

"Everyone's overwhelmed. We are literally on our knees."

Dr Lade Smith, president of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, says the government's investment in mental health services is 'not quite enough' to tackle the crisis.

[James’ Place @JamesPlaceUK]

As part of our role with The Royal Foundation of The Prince and Princess of Wales #NationalSuicidePreventionNetwork we joined an important conversation about men and suicide with @kensingtonroyal @professorgreen @GuvnaB @gregjames for BBC Radio listen at https://t.co/kyoFM8YzTS

[Royal College of Psychiatrists @rcpsych]

Don’t miss the chance to hear Baroness Clare Gerada and Professor Robin Dunbar share their insights at the Men’s Mental Health Conference.

Register today: https://t.co/JJteHkjw8j

[Times Higher Education @timeshighered]

Bereaved families push politicians to make universities’ responsibilities toward their students clearer as suicides continue
https://t.co/XnptyqF4Ts

[Philip Pirie @philippirie]

Absolutely delighted that my MP @sarahjolney1 asked @Keir_Starmer at PMQs today for public health campaign for#SuicidePrevention. PM agreed to “work across the house on this tragic issue” and said ministers will meet her to discuss. @wesstreeting

https://t.co/t10TNeiN9m

[louis appleby @ProfLAppleby]

Hope for 2026: a lower suicide rate.

England’s rate has been unchanged since 2018 - no rise despite a pandemic, a recession & huge pressure on NHS.

2026 needs to be the year the rate falls, as it did in 2000s when rates were the lowest on record.

What will that take? 🧵

[louis appleby @ProfLAppleby]

The task begins tonight. Rates are often highest in January & start of the month carries greatest risk.

It’s not hard to see why - alcohol, family friction, loneliness. All remediable, it should be stressed.

Have a happy, safe & generous New Year. #NYE2026

[Philip Pirie @philippirie]

Extremely grateful to @sarahjolney1 for asking and to @wesstreeting for his positive and encouraging reply for a meeting with Health Minister @SKinnock #suicideprevention

https://t.co/Vvj3VZkJfK