National Confidential Inquiry into Suicide and Safety in Mental Health

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Description

The National Confidential Inquiry into Suicide and Safety in Mental Health (NCISH) is an internationally unique project collecting in-depth information on all suicides in the UK since 1996.

NCISH recommendations have improved patient safety in mental health settings and reduced patient suicide rates, contributing to an overall reduction in suicide in the UK. NCISH evidence is cited in national policies and clinical guidance and regulation in all UK countries.

NCISH annual reports provide extensive data and analysis on suicide. homicide and sudden unexplained death by patients across the UK. Our themed project reports provide data on specific subgroups both within the patient and general population.
AcronymNCISH
StatusActive
Effective start/end date1/04/96 → …

UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This project contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 1 - No Poverty
  • SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
  • SDG 5 - Gender Equality
  • SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

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