NDM7211 Member Debate under Standing Order 11.21(iv) - Suicide Bereavement Support

NDM7211 Lynne Neagle (Torfaen)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

1. Recognises that losing someone to suicide is a uniquely devastating loss for families, friends and whole communities.

2. Notes the limited support available in Wales to support those bereaved by suicide.

3. Notes that losing someone to suicide is a major risk factor for dying by suicide and that support for those bereaved is a vital part of suicide prevention.

4. Calls on the Welsh Government to urgently ensure there is support for those bereaved by suicide available across Wales as part of a comprehensive postvention pathway for Wales. In doing so, the Welsh Government must ensure that improvements to services and the new pathway are co-produced by those with lived experience of suicide bereavement.

Co-Submitters
Dai Lloyd (South Wales West)
David Melding (South Wales Central)

Supporters
Angela Burns (Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire)
David Rees (Aberavon)
Jack Sargeant (Alyn and Deeside)
Jayne Bryant (Newport West)
Joyce Watson (Mid and West Wales)
Mark Isherwood (North Wales)