Community Navigation following Suicide-related A&E Attendance in North Central London
Description: The NCL Suicide Prevention Programme is a partnership between the London Boroughs of Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey and Islington, North London NHS Foundation Trust and West and North London Integrated Care Board. The programme has an overall aim to 'Reduce the suicide rate across the NCL geography through population-based suicide prevention measures as well as programmes targeted to those at highest risk, through improved support to those who have self-harmed and improved support for people bereaved by suicide.' Individuals who present to emergency departments for suicide-related behaviours have a high rate of repeat self-harm and death by suicide. Early engagement and therapeutic intervention soon after emergency department attendance is thought to be beneficial in reducing suicide-related behaviours. London Borough of Barnet, on behalf of NCL Suicide Prevention Programme (read more...)
Summary: London Borough of Barnet, on behalf of the North Central London Suicide Prevention Programme, commissioned community navigation services for people discharged after attending A&E with suicide-related behaviours. The service covers self-harm with or without suicidal intent, attempted suicide and presentations involving suicidal thoughts without harm or injury. Providers work with individuals to identify suitable community services or alternatives, including mental health support and services addressing socioeconomic concerns. The wider purpose is to reduce repeat self-harm and suicide risk through early engagement and therapeutic intervention after emergency department attendance. The requirement was divided across five boroughs: Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey and Islington. It is classified as other community, social and personal services (CPV 98000000), within the services category.