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Why is it that the First annual report on the cross-government outcomes strategy to save lives (Preventing suicide in England: One year on) only refers to Debt in the context of Mental health.Their report
https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/278119/Annual_Report_FINAL_revised.pdf
Contradicts the testimonies of those dealing with people with suicidal tendencies and the families and friends of those who have committed suicide. Is this because admitting that there is a clear link between suicide and debt in those not being treated for a mental disorder would mean they would have to get off their backsides and do something to really help people?
In the government report they state the following:
25. The annual report of the National Confidential Inquiry in July2013, called on services to do more for patients facing debt, housing problems and unemployment.
26. Debt can cause, and be caused by, mental health problems. The need for close working between specialist services, primary care, and credit counselling agencies is recognised, and a number of resources are available to help local services support people with debt and mental health problems:
Under the heading: Supporting mental health in a financial crisis
18. The UK economy is recovering from the most damaging financial crisis in generations, but the economy is now growing. Employment is at record levels and the proportion of households that are workless is at its lowest since 1996. However, people facing unemployment, debt or homelessness may still be at risk.
Woolly and weak is the best I can say about that. Lots of ‘passingthe buck’. Now compare it to the comments of people in the ‘know’
Farming Community Network chief executive Charles Smith said:"There is seldom a month goes by that one of our volunteers is not called to help a farmer who has contemplated suicide because of debt or to help the bereaved family of a farmer who has died by suicide.
According to debt counselling charity Christians against Poverty (CAP),more people may be driven to suicide by their debts in the future. In a recent survey of 1,500 customers, the charity found that 40% of them had either tried to kill themselves or thought about doing it.
“After a decade of decline, there is now a rise in the suicide rate inthe UK believed to be linked to the recession and debt. There has also been a massive increase in the number of antidepressant drugs prescribe by GPs for patients with financial worries.” Ian Williamson, Co-founder CAMIAD
“Many people who call us are in financial difficulties. Peter O'Connor, Samaritans, Northwich,Cheshire
"Our research shows that all loan shark victims who have suffered threats of violence or harassment suffer from depression to a greater or lesser degree and we know that a number of victims have committed suicide.” Cath Williams, LIAISE Manager, Stop Loan Sharks team
The government must take urgent action to tackle the problem of irresponsible lending and intimidatory collection tactics which has left thousands of people trapped in a spiral of debt and at risk of depression and even suicide. University of Brighton School of Applied Social Science report Responsible People and Irresponsible Institutions;
Spot the difference!
https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/278119/Annual_Report_FINAL_revised.pdf
Contradicts the testimonies of those dealing with people with suicidal tendencies and the families and friends of those who have committed suicide. Is this because admitting that there is a clear link between suicide and debt in those not being treated for a mental disorder would mean they would have to get off their backsides and do something to really help people?
In the government report they state the following:
25. The annual report of the National Confidential Inquiry in July2013, called on services to do more for patients facing debt, housing problems and unemployment.
26. Debt can cause, and be caused by, mental health problems. The need for close working between specialist services, primary care, and credit counselling agencies is recognised, and a number of resources are available to help local services support people with debt and mental health problems:
Under the heading: Supporting mental health in a financial crisis
18. The UK economy is recovering from the most damaging financial crisis in generations, but the economy is now growing. Employment is at record levels and the proportion of households that are workless is at its lowest since 1996. However, people facing unemployment, debt or homelessness may still be at risk.
Woolly and weak is the best I can say about that. Lots of ‘passingthe buck’. Now compare it to the comments of people in the ‘know’
Farming Community Network chief executive Charles Smith said:"There is seldom a month goes by that one of our volunteers is not called to help a farmer who has contemplated suicide because of debt or to help the bereaved family of a farmer who has died by suicide.
According to debt counselling charity Christians against Poverty (CAP),more people may be driven to suicide by their debts in the future. In a recent survey of 1,500 customers, the charity found that 40% of them had either tried to kill themselves or thought about doing it.
“After a decade of decline, there is now a rise in the suicide rate inthe UK believed to be linked to the recession and debt. There has also been a massive increase in the number of antidepressant drugs prescribe by GPs for patients with financial worries.” Ian Williamson, Co-founder CAMIAD
“Many people who call us are in financial difficulties. Peter O'Connor, Samaritans, Northwich,Cheshire
"Our research shows that all loan shark victims who have suffered threats of violence or harassment suffer from depression to a greater or lesser degree and we know that a number of victims have committed suicide.” Cath Williams, LIAISE Manager, Stop Loan Sharks team
The government must take urgent action to tackle the problem of irresponsible lending and intimidatory collection tactics which has left thousands of people trapped in a spiral of debt and at risk of depression and even suicide. University of Brighton School of Applied Social Science report Responsible People and Irresponsible Institutions;
Spot the difference!
