Cumbria plans to launch a new Suicide Prevention Action Plan for 2024-2029 with a higher suicide rate than England.

Cumbria plans to launch a new Suicide Prevention Action Plan for 2024-2029, aiming to improve support for those who've lost loved ones to suicide and increase accessibility of help for those with suicidal thoughts. The county's suicide rate of 15.5 per 100,000 residents is higher than England's 10.4 rate. A draft plan is anticipated by May 2024, with cooperation from Police and Every Life Matters.

April 20, 2024
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