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AC/AHSCP Suicide Prevention (B3018)
This badge will equip the learner with the skills and knowledge to undertake suicide intervention
This badge is one part of the Protecting People Milestone badge and will help a NQSW evidence their progression towards the following standards:
Standard 1 – Developing confidence and competence in the process of assessment using critical thinking skills and analysis to inform professional judgement and decision making.
Standard 2 – Collaborate effectively with service users and others to plan, implement and evaluate interventions.
Standard 3 – Positively promoting the wellbeing, support and protection of children and adults at risk of harm.
Standard 4 -Developing competence and confidence in the professional Social Work role and in managing complexity in professional decision making, drawing on research, evidence and best practice.
Standard 6 – Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to the wellbeing of self and others.
To achieve this badge you must:
- Attend a half day nationally recognized training on suicide intervention (date publicised through Yammer)
- Read the National Suicide Prevention Action Plan
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To successfully complete the badge learners must evidence their understanding of the key issues and demonstrate their application in practice by completing the activities listed below:
- Upload a testimony on your participation and understanding from the course trainer using the available template. (on Yammer)
- Provide evidence of discussion with a relevant person about your understanding of risks and good practice in suicide intervention. This may include reflection on recent or historic practice and must include reference to the National Suicide Prevention Action Plan. (max 500 words for any written work)
- Provide evidence that you can identify local suicide prevention and support services available
We will accept evidence in audio, written or pictorial formats, case examples can be in the format of anonymised records or reports.
Badge issuer
These badges are issued jointly by Angus Council and Angus Health and Social Care Partnership.
Submit your application
I confirm that I have read, understood and completed all the activities listed in the badge criteria and that each question from the criteria is answered in the evidence I have provided. My evidence has been written or recorded by me and I have not copied it from anywhere or anyone else. I understand that it will take 28 days for you to assess my application and that feedback cannot be provided if my application is unsuccessful.
Your evidence, name, and email address will be sent to the organisation who issue this badge