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THE GUARDIAN · HEALTH · October 21, 2026

Burnham backs mandatory suicide prevention training for social workers after parent-carer Matilda Davis’s death

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Former art teacher, 36, died minutes after meeting professionals. She had been struggling to cope with care for her son and 'paralysed with anxiety' she died on 3 October last year.

The prime minister praised the lib dem leader for his work campaigning. He said carers could often "sink under their responsibilities" and find it difficult. At inquest in march, social workers admitted they didn't ask her if she had thoughts.

Mental health charity Mind says it is best practice not to ask direct questions about suicide. In the us, you can call the national suicide prevention lifeline on 988. The crisis support service is 13 11 14.

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