Unpaid carers are a high-risk group for suicide. In this session, Siobhan O’Dwyer, Associate Professor of Social Care at the University of Birmingham, will share the latest research on suicide and homicide risk in unpaid carers and its implications for policy and practice.

The session is carefully crafted to support wellbeing. Small group work will support safe discussions and provide the opportunity for you to consider how this evidence could be applied in your practice and enable you to learn from other practitioners who are already supporting at-risk carers.

Learning outcomes

As a result of taking part in this webinar, participants will be able to: 

• Understand the risk factors and warning signs for suicide in unpaid carers.
• Understand the motives and circumstances that lead carers to homicide.
• Recognise invitations to ask about suicide.
• Explore the role of professionals (across health, social care, education, and criminal justice) in identifying suicide and homicide risk.
• Consider pathways to improved support for at-risk carers.

This event touches on potentially distressing and complex issues. Please consider whether there is anything you might need to do to support your own wellbeing if you wish to attend this event.