Suicide is preventable, not inevitable.
Suicide in England and Wales is currently at it’s highest rate since 1999. Over 6,000 suicides were registered in 2023, with 75% of those who died being male.
Suicide is a complex and sensitive issue that can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender, or background. Each life lost is a tragedy that has a devastating impact on families, friends and communities, but suicide is one of the most preventable deaths.
Feel confident to use your skills to identify, intervene and support individuals at risk of suicide.
Suicide First Aid® is a one-day suicide prevention education programme, supported by City & Guilds, and delivered by qualified trainers from Coventry and Warwickshire Mind.
Suicide First Aid gives learners the tools and knowledge they need to understand that suicide is one of the most preventable deaths, as well as some basic skills can help someone with thoughts of suicide, cope with their thoughts, and stay alive.
“The course was really insightful and helpful especially when talking about a traditionally taboo topic. The trainer was amazing as engaging everyone and giving space for people to share and talk about personal experiences further empowering everyone to deal with situations.”
Completing SFA training can significantly increase confidence and reduce anxiety in dealing with suicide, and has been described by independent evaluations as “the gold standard in suicide prevention training”.
Sources: ONS