Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 112367

Suicide

Tabled: 10 February 2026
Answered: 26 February 2026

Question

Lee Anderson

Reform UKAshfield

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to help improve support for families affected by suicide.

Answer

Dr Zubir Ahmed
Evidence suggests that those who are bereaved by suicide may have a risk of dying by suicide up to three times higher than the general population. The Suicide Prevention Strategy for England identifies eight priority areas for targeted and tailored suppor...

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