Introduction 

The Health Service Executive in partnership with community, voluntary and statutory organizations is developing a Suicide Prevention Plan for Kildare/West Wicklow.  We want as many people as possible to have their say about what should be included in this plan. 

 

Please take a few minutes to answer the questions below.  Your responses are anonymous. 

 

For people who have been affected by suicide, please note that this survey contains some questions that may be emotionally difficult to answer.  If you or someone you know needs support, you can find information on www.yourmentalhealth.ie or call the Samaritans on 116 123 for a listening ear. 

 

Thank you for your time.

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* 1. Your Interest

Interest in suicide prevention is often based on personal experience and we want to develop a plan for Kildare and West Wicklow that listens to people’s experience.

Why are you interested in preventing suicide in Kildare and West Wicklow?

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* 2. Your Concerns

There are many activities that are intended to prevent suicide.  For example, among others, these can include promoting mental health in schools, improvements to mental health services, special programmes for people at greatest risk of suicide and support services for those who have lost loved ones through suicide.

What are your main concerns about what is or is not happening in Kildare and West Wicklow to prevent suicide?

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* 3. What can we do?

We want to develop a local plan that really tackles local needs while also building on local strengths.  We hope to launch a practical action plan in early 2017.

What practical actions would you like to see in the Kildare West Wicklow Plan that would make a real difference in preventing suicide and promoting better mental health?

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* 4. Is there anything else you would like to say about preventing suicide in Kildare and West Wicklow?

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* 5. To assist us in understanding your comments above, we would be grateful if you would share the following with us:

In what part of Kildare or West Wicklow do you live?

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* 6. What age are you?

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* 7. Are you:

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* 8. Are you a member of any Minority Ethnic or Cultural Group?

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* 9. If you answered yes to the previous question, please identify the group

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* 10. What is your sexual orientation?

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* 11. Would you be interested in taking part in public conversations about the Suicide Prevention Plan for Kildare and West Wicklow?  If yes, please email Emma.Freeman@hse.ie with Kildare West Wicklow in the title and your contact details

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