Working Together to Prevent Suicide

Join us as we launch the Doncaster Suicide Prevention Strategy 2026–2030 and unveil our new digital campaign:

"Talking is the First Step – There is Help, There is Hope, There is Another Way."

This event will bring together partners, community organisations, people who contributed to the engagement process, members of the Task & Finish Group, and colleagues from across Doncaster who share a commitment to preventing suicide and supporting those affected by suicidal distress and bereavement.

The launch will:

Celebrate the contributions of everyone involved in developing the strategy.

Showcase how local engagement helped shape the final priorities.

Provide an overview of Doncaster's approach to suicide prevention over the next four years.

Premiere our new digital campaign promoting hope, connection and support-seeking.

Explore how we can continue working together to make a difference across our communities.

The event will be followed by a networking lunch, providing an opportunity to reconnect with partners and discuss the next steps for delivering the strategy.

We look forward to welcoming you and celebrating this important milestone together.

Time: 10:00am – 12:30pm

Venue: Doncaster Little Theatre

If you have any queries/questions please email:

emma.brown2@doncaster.gov.uk

AGENDA

10:00am - 10:25am

Arrival for 10:30 start - Refreshments will be served

10:30am – 10:35am Welcome and Housekeeping

Helen Conroy, Chair, Suicide Prevention Group

Welcome, introductions and event overview

10:35am – 10:45am Opening Address

Rachael Leslie, Director of Public Health

An introduction to the importance of suicide prevention in Doncaster and the collective commitment required to reduce suicide and support those affected by suicidal distress and bereavement.

10:45am – 11:00am Developing the Strategy – Your Voice, Our Plan

Sarah Smith, Public Health

An overview of how the strategy was developed, including:

Insights from partner engagement and workshops

Contributions from people with living experience

How feedback shaped the final priorities

The role of the Task & Finish Group

"You Said, We Did" reflections from the engagement process

11:00am – 11:05am Acknowledging Our Partners

Sarah Smith

Recognising and thanking the organisations, groups and individuals who contributed their time, expertise and experience to the development of the strategy.

"This strategy belongs to all of us."

11:05am – 11:12am Premiere Screening

Andy Collins, Public Health.

"Talking is the First Step – There is Help, There is Hope, There is Another Way"

The first public screening of Doncaster's new mental wellbeing and suicide prevention digital campaign.

11:12am – 11:22am Campaign Showcase and Roll-out

Andy Collins

Introduction to the campaign including:

Introduce CC Animations

Campaign objectives

Creative approach and key messages

Digital and social media assets

Promotional materials and resources

Planned rollout across Doncaster

11:22am – 11:35am Looking Ahead: Delivering the Strategy Together

Helen Conroy & Sarah Smith

An overview of the three strategic priorities and the role of partners in delivery:

Primary Prevention – Reducing population-level risk

Secondary Prevention – Early identification and intervention

Tertiary Prevention – Postvention and reducing recurrence

A shared vision for what success will look like over the next four years

11:35am – 11:45am Questions, Reflections and Closing Remarks

Rachael Leslie & Helen Conroy

Closing reflections and thanks to all contributors.

11:45am – 12:30pm Networking Lunch

An opportunity to connect with partners and view campaign materials and strategy resources.

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