Suicide rates 2020

Summary

A request was made for monthly suicide statistics for the first four months of 2020, but the Department of Health and Social Care responded that they do not hold this information.

Key Facts

• The request was received on 1 May 2020 and responded to on 28 May 2020.
• The Department of Health and Social Care does not hold the requested suicide data.
• Mortality statistics are collected by the Department of Public Health within the Cabinet Office.
• The requester was advised to contact the Cabinet Office for the information.
• The case reference number is 1278545.

Data Disclosed

• 2020-05-01
• 2020-05-28
• 1278545
• first 4 months of 2020

Exemptions Cited

• Section 11(3)(a) of the Act

Original Request

Please supply the number for suicides per month for the first 4 months of 2020.

Data Tables (1)

Full Response Text

Interim Chief Executive: Kathryn Magson Freedom of Information Team Crookall House Demesne Road Douglas Isle of Man IM1 3QA (01624) 642621 dhsc@foi.gov.im Website: www.gov.im/dhsc Our ref: 1278545 28 May 2020

Dear ###

We write further to your request which was received on 1st May 2020 and which states:

"Please supply the number for suicides per month for the first 4 months of 2020."

While our aim is to provide information whenever possible, in this instance we are unable to provide the information you have requested; the Department of Health and Social Care does not hold the information that you have requested (Section 11(3)(a) of the Act). However, you may find it helpful to know that the Department of Public Health collect mortality statistics for the population of the Isle of Man. This Government Department forms part of the Cabinet Office. Therefore, you may wish to contact the Cabinet Office with your request who may be able to help you. Please quote the reference number 1278545 in any future communications.

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I will now close your request as of this date.

Yours sincerely