Aleysha McLoughlin

“Evidence was given at the Inquest that self harm in young people is becoming a public health crisis”

“That it should be considered that the system of training for those working with young people, including teachers, school nurses, foster carers, social workers, mental health workers and medical nurses and doctors should be reviewed so as to ensure that these professionals should be alert for signs of self harm and should take opportunities to discover themselves so that those harming themselves can be offered help and support”

“That it should be considered that additional information and encouragement could be offered to young people to inform those able to help for example teachers, nurses, health professionals etc. when a young person becomes aware that another young person is self harming”

“That it should be considered that systems such as those now being developed in Bolton should be further developed so as to ensure that multi agency discussions involving all relevant agencies are held urgently for those at risk of self harm and particularly for those who do not engage”

“That it should be considered that a particular pathway of help for young people who resist engagement should be developed”

“That a review of the capacity of the agencies involved in helping young people who are self harming to address those matters appropriately should be considered”