Following the recent rise in male suicides in Harwich, our partners in Health are looking at interventions that can be brought in that will have a positive impact on men in the area and hopefully drive down the rate of suicide in the future.
Healthwatch Essex’s Fella's Forum is an early intervention programme of support targeted at men with the aim of reducing rates of suicide. The forum is set up to bring men of all ages together where they can discuss their physical, mental health, their interests or anything else that is on their mind. Healthwatch have now been commissioned in three areas across Essex to deliver their Fella's Forum programme, including Colchester in North East Essex.
Healthwatch believe they have a programme that works and have recognised the essential elements of the work which will drive successful engagement including spending time in the community to establish connections and gain trust to ensure the intervention works.
With suicide prevention a key priority within TDC’s Health