Suicide prevention strategy

Health and care partners from across Cheshire and Merseyside came together to launch the suicide prevention strategy for the region.

Hosted by the Champs public health collaborative, the strategy was launched at a special event in Warrington. Attendees came together from across the NHS, public health, voluntary community and social enterprise sectors to network, learn and listen to the accounts of mental health experts and those with lived experience of mental health services.

Tim Welch, CWP chief executive, gave an address at the start of the event as the senior responsible officer for mental health in Cheshire and Merseyside.

He said: “In both my roles I am acutely aware of the importance of ensuring the right mental health and wellbeing support for people in crisis. That it is provided at the right time and we have to work with partners to resolve the causes of poor mental health. We know that there are challenges going forward, but together we can work collaboratively to improve services.”

In addition, Wirral Crisis Café, Compañeros, shared details of how their service has helped so many local people experiencing mental health problems.

To watch the event and learn more about the strategy visit Champs website at: champspublichealth.com/suicide-prevention