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Suicide Prevention in Older People Survey

This survey is intended for people and organisations who work with, support, or regularly interact with older people in our community
Every death as the result of suicide is a tragedy. Unfortunately, our older population is often unintentionally overlooked, with much suicide prevention resourcing and strategies targeted toward younger populations. Older people also experience significant vulnerability through loneliness, grief, declining health, loss of independence, financial pressures, and social disconnection.

This survey aims to help us better understand:
• how confident people feel in recognising and responding to distress,
• what support or training may be needed,
• and what people in our community are observing about the wellbeing of older people locally.

The purpose is to build a fuller local picture so future responses, supports, and prevention initiatives are grounded in local experiences and insight.
1.How confident are you in recognising signs that an older person may be struggling with their mental wellbeing?(Required.)
2.How confident are you in having a conversation with an older person about their mental wellbeing?(Required.)
3.How confident are you in knowing where to seek help or report concerns about an older person’s wellbeing?(Required.)
4.What might stop you from acting if you were concerned about an older person? (Tick all that apply)(Required.)
5.From your experience, what challenges or pressures do you see most commonly affecting older people in our community? (Tick up to five)(Required.)
6.Are there any things that make it difficult for older people to seek, access, or stay connected to support?(Required.)
7.From your observations or experience, what seems to most help older people feel connected, supported, and valued in our community? (Tick up to five)(Required.)
8.What support, training, or resources do you think would make the biggest positive difference for older people in our community?(Required.)
Thank you for taking the time to complete this questionnaire.
Your feedback and community insight are greatly valued and will help inform future conversations, supports, and initiatives focused on the wellbeing of older people in our community.
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