Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 88913
Emergency Services: Training
Tabled: 10 November 2025
Answered: 19 November 2025
Question
Nick Timothy
Conservative — West Suffolk
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his department is taking for suicide prevention training for (a) police officers, (b) paramedics, (c) firefighters and (d) other emergency responders.
Answer
Dr Zubir AhmedSignificant work is underway to strengthen the quality and consistency of training across the system.NHS England published ‘Staying safe from suicide: Best practice guidance for safety assessment, formulation and management’ to support the Government’s wo...
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