Protect Life 2

The Protect Life 2 strategy was published by the Department of Health in 2019. It is a five year strategy designed to prevent suicide and self-harm in Northern Ireland.

Read the strategy

At the Clear Forum, we represent the Community & Voluntary sector on the Western Health Trust's Protect Life Implementation Group.

Here are some of the work that is happening to deliver the strategy (up to May 2020):

If you're a member of the Community & Voluntary sector, we're keen to hear from you. In particular on initiatives that you are undertaking which may help to support the delivery of the Protect Life 2 strategy or any other ideas you have on how we can improve our work.

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