Delivered by the National Confidential Inquiry into Suicide and Safety in Mental Health (NCISH), this programme has collected in-depth information on all suicides in the UK since 1996. It works closely with service users and carers in the design and development of its studies, understanding that it is important to listen to the experiences and opinions of patients, family members, friends and carers, who have been involved with mental health services.
WARNING: The outputs from this programme include some details that may be distressing for some readers.
Its internationally leading database allows NCISH to make recommendations for clinical practice and policy that will improve safety locally, nationally and internationally.” NCISH annual report 2026
Supporting improvement
NCISH recommendations have improved patient safety in mental health settings and reduced patient suicide rates, contributing to an overall reduction in suicide in the UK. Its evidence is cited in national policies and clinical guidance and regulation in all UK countries.
Additional data and resources
In addition to the HQIP-commissioned reports below, further data and resources can be found on the programme website.
Latest reports
Suicide – annual report 2026 (2013-2023 data)
- Mental Health Clinical Outcome Review (NCISH)
This latest report from the National Confidential Inquiry into Suicide and Safety in Mental Health...
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Suicide and safety in mental health
- Mental Health Clinical Outcome Review (NCISH)
The National Confidential Inquiry into Suicide and Safety in Mental Health (NCISH) has published its...
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Suicide – UK patient and general population data 2011-2021
- Mental Health Clinical Outcome Review (NCISH)
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Suicide by people in contact with drug and alcohol services
- Mental Health Clinical Outcome Review (NCISH)
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Suicide and mental health – Annual report: UK patient and general population data 2010-2020 (NCISH)
- Mental Health Clinical Outcome Review (NCISH)
Warning: Please note that this report contains information relating to deaths by suicide and homicide....
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