The aim of the RTSSS is to act as a central national repository for suspected suicides in Wales and to generate the intelligence to inform suicide prevention activity across Wales. It will also be used for ongoing monitoring of the impact of the pandemic on suspected suicide deaths.
The objectives of the programme are to:
- ascertain and collate data on suspected suicide deaths in Wales and suspected suicide deaths of people who are normally resident in Wales (who may die elsewhere)
- undertake surveillance of suspected suicides including the identification of and description of emerging suicide clusters to inform local response groups
- undertake surveillance of suspected suicides to identify patterns and trends of suspected suicide deaths to inform policy and practice
- share the findings through accessible data visualisation, to inform action by different groups and forums
- contribute to the suicide prevention agenda
- contribute to research into suicide prevention
Contact us
Email: PHW.RTSSS@wales.nhs.uk