Reform of the Mental Health Act 1983 the draft Mental Health Bill

Documents to download

Reform of the Mental Health Act 1983: the draft Mental Health Bill. House of Commons Library Research Paper 02/80.

Suicide prevention policy

Suicide rates in the England have reached their highest level since 1999. The government introduced a new suicide prevention strategy for England in September 2023.
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- Health services
Suicide prevention: online platforms, print media and broadcasting

Ofcom enforces measures in the Online Safety Act to protect web users from suicide or self-harm content. It also regulates broadcast media, but not the press.
Infected Blood Inquiry: recommendations for recognition, healthcare and patient safety

The Infected Blood Inquiry made recommendations to improve patient care and safety, and strengthen the voice of patients in the healthcare system.