This training, commissioned by Public Health Workplaces, is an introduction to basic suicide awareness for everyone who works in Bedford Borough, Central Bedfordshire, & Milton Keynes only.Â
This training is delivered online, and the session is 2 hrs 30 minutes.
Around 7,000 people die by suicide each year in the UK and 1 in 5 will experience suicidal thoughts at some point in their life.
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By attending you will:-
- Recognise the signs and symptoms of someone who may be experiencing suicidal thoughts.
- Learn practical tools and techniques to support a person in crisis, including the StayAlive app.
- Develop communication skills to engage with someone who might be at risk whilst at work and beyond.
- Understand the importance of early professional help and how to encourage it.
Spaces are limited and must be pre-booked – please see below for online dates:
Please click here to book. You will need to scroll on the calendar to the month you wish to book and click onto the date. This will display the available time to book. Once you have clicked this, you will be able to click on the time to complete your booking.Â
Dates Available To Book
- Wednesday 9th December 4pm-6:30pm
See the signs training is commissioned by Public Health and is available for anyone employed within Milton Keynes, Bedford Borough or Central Bedfordshire. Please only proceed with booking if you meet this eligibility criteria and you can attend the date and time selected.  The information you give will be used to book your place and shared with Milton Keynes City Council Public Health Work and Workplaces team for auditing and evaluation purposes only. It will not be shared with any third parties and will be collected and stored in line with GDPR.
