Apr 13LEP members reflect on their experiences shaping suicide strategy in ScotlandAn independent evaluation of the National Suicide Prevention Leadership Group’s (NSPLG) Lived Experience Panel (LEP) has identified the enormous positive effect the group has experienced and contributed to suicide prevention in Scotland. Members have been involved in every area of policy and practice development in the previous suicide prevention action…Mental Health4 min readMental Health4 min read
Oct 21, 2022Our commitment to make suicide preventable remains unshakableNational Suicide Prevention Leadership Group (NSPLG) chair Rose Fitzpatrick CBE QPM reflects on the work of the last four years — as a new strategy launches. This is the fourth annual report of the National Suicide Prevention Leadership Group (NSPLG), established by the Scottish Government in September 2018 to support…Suicide Prevention2 min readSuicide Prevention2 min read
Sep 28, 2022NSPLG welcomes new Suicide Prevention Strategy and Action PlanScotland’s National Suicide Prevention Leadership Group (NSPLG) today welcomes the launch of the Scottish Government and COSLA’s new, joint long-term Suicide Prevention Strategy and Action Plan. It follows recommendations made by NSPLG in June 2020, which included that the Scottish Government and COSLA should collaborate to develop a long-term strategy…Suicide Prevention5 min readSuicide Prevention5 min read
Aug 2, 2022NSPLG responds to 2021 deaths by probable suicide dataRepresentatives of the National Suicide Prevention Leadership group have responded to today’s release of data from National Records of Scotland for 2021 which shows a small year on year decrease in deaths by probable suicide. Statistics released by National Records of Scotland show that there were 753 suicides registered in…4 min read4 min read
Jul 13, 2022Ground-breaking suicide prevention campaign for young people launchesKey headlines: United to Prevent Suicide has launched a new campaign for young people, Better Tomorrow First time any national suicide prevention campaign has specifically targeted 16–20-year olds Extensive co-production and testing with more than 300 young people shaped campaign Four Tik Tok stars will lead the campaign, with content…Suicide Prevention5 min readSuicide Prevention5 min read
Jun 16, 2022New website launched on NHS inform to help support people with thoughts of suicideThe National Suicide Prevention Leadership Group (NSPLG) and NHS 24 are offering new support to people living with thoughts of suicide or plans to end their own life. Short video clips are hosted on NHS inform, where people from across Scotland tell their individual stories. The people featured generously share…4 min read4 min read
Apr 26, 2022Youth Advisory Group launched as part of Scotland’s Suicide Prevention Action PlanScotland’s National Suicide Prevention Leadership Group (NSPLG) is launching a youth advisory group to inform and improve policy from the perspective of those with lived experience. Established by the Scottish Government and COSLA, NSPLG brings together people with lived experience of suicide alongside, academic, professional third sector, and statutory partners…5 min read5 min read
Oct 13, 2021Key headlines:Key headlines: Scotland’s National Suicide Prevention Leadership Group (NSPLG) has welcomed the Scottish Government’s acceptance of their recommendations to improve the response to people who are in suicidal crisis The NSPLG brings together people with lived experience of suicide alongside academic, third sector, and statutory partners to support the delivery…4 min read4 min read
Aug 17, 2021Scotland’s National Suicide Leadership Prevention Group respond to 2020 deaths by probable suicide dataRepresentatives of the National Suicide Prevention Leadership group have responded to today’s release of data from National Records of Scotland for 2020 which shows a very small year on year decrease in deaths by probable suicide. Statistics released by National Records of Scotland show that there were 805 probable suicides…6 min read6 min read
Aug 12, 2021Pilot Suicide Bereavement Support Service launched in ScotlandScotland’s National Suicide Prevention Leadership Group (NSPLG) have launched a pilot service to support families bereaved by suicide. Established by the Scottish Government, NSPLG brings together people with lived experience of suicide alongside, academic, third sector, and statutory partners to support the delivery of Scotland’s Suicide Prevention Action Plan: Every…Suicide5 min readSuicide5 min read
