Suicide Bereavement UK invests in people, research and lived experience.
We aim to:
- Conduct research to advance understanding of the experiences and perceived needs of those bereaved or affected by suicide
- Improve the care of those bereaved or affected by suicide
- Reduce the stigma associated with suicide bereavement Inform policy and practice in suicide bereavement support
We achieve this through:
- Educating professionals and the general public about suicide bereavement to help reduce stigma
- Translating research conducted by Suicide Bereavement UK into evidence-based suicide bereavement training which is delivered nationally to increase the knowledge, skills and confidence of professionals on how to respond to suicide-bereaved people
- Sharing Suicide Bereavement UK’s research findings as widely as possible
- Creating a hub where knowledge, expertise and good practice can be shared and disseminated through consultancy and the Suicide Bereavement UK international annual suicide bereavement conference
Suicide Bereavement UK specialises in:
- Suicide bereavement research
- Consultancy in postvention (care of those bereaved by suicide)
- Development and delivery of evidence-based suicide bereavement training
- Hosting an annual international conference on suicide bereavement
Our team members are recognised leaders in suicide bereavement and have considerable experience working in this field.
For more information contact:
Dr Sharon McDonnell
Tel: 01706 827 359
Email: sharon.mcdonnell@suicidebereavementuk.com
Website: https://suicidebereavementuk.com