To observe World Suicide Prevention Day, we invite you to join a powerful and thought-provoking webinar exploring both suicide prevention approaches grounded in lived experience and the legal frameworks that can support bereaved families.

This event will feature:

  • Paul Vittles – a relentless campaigner for suicide prevention, sharing his insights and personal journey in educating and creating change around suicide

  • Tristan Hallam (Partner, Penningtons Manches Cooper) –explaining the role and significance of involving a solicitor as an interested party in an inquest

Hosted by the Federation Wellbeing Leads, this 1-hour session will combine personal stories, professional expertise, and practical information to help all of us better understand the issues – and the actions we can take – around suicide prevention.

Why attend?

·       Gain insight into the realities and complexities of suicide and suicide prevention

·       Learn how legal support can make a difference

·       Hear what your Federation are doing as part of our Copped Enough national campaign

·       Observe World Suicide Prevention Day with meaningful conversation and connection.

Speakers

Photo of Belinda Goodwin, PFEW Parliamentary lead

Belinda Goodwin

Police Federation of England and Wales - National Board Member

Photo of Paul Williams, PFEW Wellbeing Lead

Paul Williams

Police Federation of England and Wales - National Board Member

Richie Murray

Police Federation of England and Wales - National Board Member

Tristan Hallam

Partner - Penningtons Manches Cooper

Paul Vittles

Suicide Prevention Campaigner

10:30

Changing the Narrative

During this 1-hour session, you will gain deeper insight into the realities and complexities of suicide ideation as well as how legal support can make a meaningful difference for bereaved families.

Additionally, we will highlight how this initiative is part of the Copped Enough national campaign.

Paul Vittles
Tristan Hallam