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Views of people in Derry wanted in relation to new suicide prevention strategy in Northern Ireland

In September 2019, the Department of Health published a new suicide prevention strategy for Northern Ireland known as Protect Life 2. The strategy includes specific actions which the Public Health Agency (PHA) is responsible for delivering, and the ...

15 Feb 2021 at 09:15

Derry News

Health Minister accused of 'neglecting' the North West

The Health Minister has drawn the ire of Derry representatives for his inaction around mental health provision in the city. Sinn Féin’s Karen Mullan has voiced her ‘disappointment and concern’ at the ‘unwillingness’ of Robin Swann to provide ...

24 Aug 2020 at 13:08

Derry News

Families of loved ones lost to suicide publish booklet of 'immense love'

Verses of fond reflection, immense love and indescribable grief have been penned and compiled into one booklet by families bereaved suicide in Derry. The booklet, suitably named, ‘Our Loved Ones,’ was developed by the North West Bereaved by ...

03 Sept 2021 at 13:03

Derry News

Derry girl's hopes for Junior Miss Shining Light title

Derry girl Brooke Bradley is currently working towards the title of Junior Miss Shining Light 2023, alongside other finalists from the city. Nine year old Brooke has been working hard and fundraising for the pageant's two chosen charities, ...

16 Feb 2023 at 15:59

Local News

Further funding for Crisis Intervention Centre

Health Minister Robin Swann has allocated £60,000 of extra funding to allow Derry's Community Crisis Intervention Centre to continue to operate into next year. Announcing the move on World Suicide Prevention Day, Minister Swann said the ...

10 Sept 2020 at 13:40

Local News

GoFundMe set up for Donegal woman (92) who will skydive for charity in memory of son

A GoFundMe has been set up by a 92-year-old Donegal Town woman who will do a skydive later this month for Youth Suicide Prevention. Kay Sinclair is taking the plunge in memory of her son Michael on July 20 - the date of his passing in ...

02 Jul 2024 at 10:01

Derry News

Derry invited to Tea and Talk to promote positive mental health in the city

Leading local charity Extern is inviting the public to join them next week for a special Tea and Talk event at its offices in the Waterside area of Derry. The offices at Spencer House, on Spencer Road, will be open to the public on ...

07 Sept 2022 at 13:06

Derry News

New report highlights ‘life-saving’ work of Derry suicide prevention service

Analysis of Derry’s suicide prevention service has shown that it has helped almost 200 people in its pilot year prompting local councillors to call on central government to fund an enhanced service. Their comments come after the ...

23 Mar 2020 at 11:37

Pictures & Videos

IN PICTURES: Lisnagelvin Shopping Centre's annual 'Great Family Fun Day' in aid of local charities

Group pictured at Friday's Lisnagelvin Shopping Centre's Annual Great Family Fun Day in aid of charities Cancer Fund for Children and ME4 Mental Health Support and Suicide Prevention. Included are centre manager Aishling ...

25 Aug 2023 at 17:04

Local News

Campaigners demand immediate action after 8% rise in suicides

Action has been urged following a “significant rise” in the number of suicides in Northern Ireland. New figures revealed an 8% increase in such deaths. The Registrar General’s annual report 2023 shows there were 221 ...

24 Nov 2024 at 13:59

Derry News

Suicide prevention service in Derry welcomes six-month extension but calls for long-term approach

A suicide prevention service in Derry that faced the imminent threat of closure due to a lack of funding will continue for another six months. Local representatives launched a campaign to save the Community Crisis ...

27 May 2021 at 21:18

Features

County Derry comedian speaks about his own difficult journey

A County Derry man has urged people to be aware of the signs of a lesser-discussed aspect of suicide; passive suicidal ideation. Conor McReynolds, a comedian and podcaster from Coleraine, has spoken of his ...

16 Sept 2020 at 08:30

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