You should be very careful about this, Nadine.
That data shows an increase from Feb (pre-lockdown) compared to Mar/Apr/May (during lockdown). It also shows there was a 7% increase in suicides in the months after lockdown compared to last year.
Services have seen... (1/3) https://twitter.com/NadineDorries/status/1325802615754678274
That data shows an increase from Feb (pre-lockdown) compared to Mar/Apr/May (during lockdown). It also shows there was a 7% increase in suicides in the months after lockdown compared to last year.
Services have seen... (1/3) https://twitter.com/NadineDorries/status/1325802615754678274
... a three-fold increase in calls, which is alarming.
The data is also provisional and only a sample of the country. We should approach with some caution until the full picture is known and inquests are carried out etc.
It's important to note that it's clear... (2/3)
The data is also provisional and only a sample of the country. We should approach with some caution until the full picture is known and inquests are carried out etc.
It's important to note that it's clear... (2/3)
... the upward trend in suicides over recent years has not been reversed and the Government must address this.
The celebratory tone of your tweet is premature and insensitive. (3/3)
The celebratory tone of your tweet is premature and insensitive. (3/3)