The National Confidential Inquiry into Suicide and Safety in Mental Health (NCISH)
Overview
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.
Summary
What is the study about?
The National Confidential Inquiry into Suicide and Safety in Mental Health (NCISH) is an internationally unique project. The study has collected in-depth information on all suicides in the UK since 1996.
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What are you trying to find out?
As the UK’s leading research programme into suicide prevention in clinical services, The National Confidential Inquiry into Suicide and Safety in Mental Health has the overall aim of improving safety for all mental health patients.
They provide crucial evidence to support service and training improvements and, ultimately, to contribute to a reduction in patient suicide rates and an overall decrease in the national suicide rate.
Why is it important?
NCISH have been collecting data for over 20 years. Based on their evidence from studies of mental health services, primary care and accident and emergency departments they have developed a list of 10 key elements for safer care for patients.
Their recommendations have improved patient safety in mental health settings and reduced patient suicide rates, contributing to an overall reduction in suicide in the UK. Our evidence is cited in national policies and clinical guidance and regulation in all UK countries.
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