Podcast - Suicide and suicide prevention in long-term respiratory conditions
This podcast is part of the PCRS 2025 health inequalities project and covers suicide and suicide prevention in long-term respiratory conditions.
In this PCRS Health Inequalities podcast Leslie Borrill and Rebecca Jacobs discuss suicide and suicide prevention in long-term respiratory conditions. They cover:
- The impact of respiratory disease on mental health and the unique challenges faced by people with respiratory conditions
- how these unique challenges may differ in different ages groups (children, young people and adults)
- How to normalise conversations about suicide
- Linking this into the aims of the NHS 10-year health plan (Fit for the Future)
- Treatment to prevention
- Hospital to community
- The impact of being diagnosed with a terminal illness and care planning with deterioration
- Charities and support for patients, carers and staff.
Important note: This podcast is about suicide and suicide prevention in individuals with chronic respiratory disease and some listeners may find the contents distressing. If you are affected by this podcast, please seek support by contacting the Samaritans (https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/) or by dialling 111 or using the Phone First service if you are based in Northern Ireland (https://online.hscni.net/our-work/no-more-silos/phone-first-faqs/).
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Speakers
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Leslie Borrill
Dr. Borrill is a Partner at Bridge Street Medical Practice, the Clinical Director of Carillon PCN, and the Medical Director of the Charnwood GP Network. He also chairs the Charnwood Health and Wellbeing Board. In addition to his leadership roles, he is committed to professional development and mentorship. As a GP Trainer and Appraiser, he helps support the next generation of healthcare professionals.
Dr. Borrill is a strong advocate for the transformative power of data and AI in healthcare. He recognises the potential of these technologies, particularly ambient scribes, in enhancing patient care.
Dr. Borrill is a strong advocate for the benefits of physical activity. He champions its role in managing long-term conditions, improving mental health, and addressing health inequalities. He aims to motivate patients and colleagues by promoting healthier lifestyles and cultivating a wellness-centric culture within the healthcare community. He is a passionate ambassador for the Active Together service. -
Rebecca Jacobs
I am a Mental Health & Suicide Prevention officer for Public Health at Leicestershire County Council. I have extensive experience working within communities to support vulnerable adults and a strong passion for improving mental health and wellbeing. I currently lead on two projects – Mental Health Friendly Places & Mental Health Friendly Clubs – which is about training community based setting to have supportive conversations around mental health and wellbeing. To support me with this project I recently completed the Mental Health First Aid England ‘Train the Trainer’ course to help enable me to equip others with those skills. In addition, I hold a personal interest in long term respiratory conditions as my family have lived experience of COPD and Pulmonary Fibrosis.
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