# Event Details - **Event Name**: Suicide First Aid (Funded by Stratford District Council) - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 10 Feb, 2026 at 09:30 am – Tue, 10 Feb, 2026 at 04:30 pm - **Event Description**: A one-day programme on how to have a conversation that could save a life.About this EventN.B. PLACES ARE ONLY AVAILABLE FOR THOSE WORKING IN THE STRATFORD DISTRICT, UNITED KINGDOM.The 'Suicide First Aid: Understanding Suicide Intervention' City & Guilds assured programme teaches the skills and knowledge needed to identify someone who may be thinking about suicide, and confidently intervene to help create suicide-safety as a first aid approach.This course qualifies you as a Suicide First Aider, allowing you to:Recognise when someone may be thinking about suicide, and provide them with appropriate supportEncourage a person to identify and access sources of professional help and other supportsHave a conversation about suicide with improved mental health literacy around language and stigmaWhat you'll receive:A hard copy workbook to support your learning through the courseA Suicide First Aider digital assured certificate of attendanceA Suicide First Aider digital badgeThe option to register for a City & Guilds accredited unit of learning (additional fee applies)Course Breakdown:Part 1 - 09:30 to 11:00Introduction to: the day; programme; ourselves and suicide preventionStigma, Survivors of bereavement by suicide and the Hidden TollSuicide thoughts and suicide behaviourIntention of behaviour Versus Outcome of behaviourPossible Causes of Suicidal thoughtsPart 2 - 11:15 to 12:45Suicide – the Ripple EffectPopulation-based approach to suicide preventionPartnership workingWorking with attitudes and values“I’m so glad you told me” - Audio visualPart 3 - 13:30 to 14:45Meeting the needs of a person who is thinking about suicideSuicide-Safety GuideStep 1 – Recognising suicide and asking about suicideStep 2 – Understanding optionsPart 4 - 15:00 to 16:30Step 3 – Safeguarding suicideSuicide-safety and self-careThe risk assessment approachSuicide and suicide gesturesFuture learningMethods of delivery: 7 hour course using tutor facilitated Socratic learning, tutor-led practise session, mini lectures, group work and audio-visual presentations. This is a highly interactive and emotionally engaging learning experience.Who can benefit? Multi-sector managers and practitioners including health, housing, social care, education, criminal justice, call centre operators, private, voluntary and public sector workers and community groups or members.Eligibility: Open to all learners aged 18 or over. Participants will be asked to self- reflect and empathise with a person having thoughts of suicide. There is no expectation on participants to share personal experiences. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/stratford-upon-avon/suicide-first-aid-funded-by-stratford-district-council/100001496157329849 - **Event Categories**: workshops, health-wellness, meetups, mental-health - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Stratford-upon-Avon - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Stratford Leisure Centre - **lat**: 52.1947632 - **long**: -1.6999508 - **full address**: Stratford Leisure Centre, Bridgeway, Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Suicide First Aid (Funded by Stratford District Council) - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/d187ae8676f0272f2e158b92ffb5f3d1f259bd541a19d8864630e83ff884cb4d-rimg-w1200-h600-dc1100c0-gmir.jpg?v=1761985706 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Suicide First Aid (Funded by Stratford District Council) being held? - **A:** Suicide First Aid (Funded by Stratford District Council) takes place on Tue, 10 Feb, 2026 at 09:30 am to Tue, 10 Feb, 2026 at 04:30 pm at Stratford Leisure Centre, Bridgeway, Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Suicide First Aid (Funded by Stratford District Council)? - **A:** Suicide First Aid (Funded by Stratford District Council) is organized by Coventry and Warwickshire Mind. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Suicide First Aid (Funded by Stratford District Council) is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Stratford-upon-Avon, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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