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The West Lothian Suicide Prevention Leadership Group (SPLG), which is a multi-agency steering group of statutory and third sector partners, are looking to gather feedback from people who live and work in West Lothian to help shape West Lothians long-term Suicide Prevention Action Plan 2025-2028. Every suicide is a tragedy, and our vision is to prevent and reduce probable suicides in West Lothian. To achieve this your feedback is essential in helping us understand what people need to (a) look after themselves (b) look after others and how we can promote wellbeing and prevent suicide.

West Lothian Integration Joint Board (IJB) is seeking views which will be used to inform the IJB's budget setting process for 2025/26 and beyond and will be very important in shaping the future delivery of health and social care services in West Lothian.

West Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership is reiterating its support for local efforts to challenge gender-based violence as the 16 Days of Action campaign begins on Saturday to coincide with International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.

An opportunity to network ,meet people, and learn about services available in the area

Every year, people around the world come together on the 10 September to raise awareness of suicide prevention and discuss and share practices on how we can create a world where fewer people die by suicide.

Comment from Mike Reid, Chair of West Lothian Drug and Alcohol Partnership