Burnham backs suicide prevention training for social workers after Matilda Davis’s death

Lib Dem MP Manuela Perteghella to meet former art teacher’s family and PM to discuss prevention measures Andy Burnham has backed mandatory suicide prevention training for social workers after the “devastating” death of Matilda Davis, a parent-carer who killed herself minutes after meeting professionals. The Guardian revealed in August how the “absolutely inspirational” 36-year-old had taken her life after feeling “completely exhausted” and failed by England’s social care system. Continue reading...