What’s changed in suicide risk – and how can local areas respond quickly and effectively when it matters most?
Join colleagues from across the country for a practical, evidence-led webinar on responding to suicide clusters – bringing together the latest national data and refreshed guidance for local action.
Hosted by DHSC Regions, this session will walk through key findings from the NCISH Annual Report 2026 alongside an overview of the updated suicide cluster guidance (March 2026) – both highly relevant for local authority public health teams leading suicide prevention work.
You’ll hear about emerging trends and priority risk groups, including people in crisis care, older adults, recent migrants and those with anxiety disorders. The data highlights ongoing challenges such as high levels of self-harm history, social isolation, and increased risk in the early period after discharge from care, reinforcing the need for timely, coordinated local responses.
Aimed at suicide prevention leads and wider public health colleagues, this session is particularly useful if you’re involved in multi-agency planning, real-time surveillance, or leading local responses to emerging risks.
