Written questions

Suicide: Men

2026-05-28 · Department of Health and Social Care · 4625 · Official question

Dr Luke Evans

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether steps have been taken to ensure neighbourhood health delivers effective suicide prevention support for middle aged men.

Answer

The Government recognises the importance of effective suicide prevention support for middle-aged men, who remain disproportionately affected by suicide.The Government’s 10-Year Health Plan sets out ambitious reforms to shift healthcare from hospital to co...