Suicide Bereavement UK’s 15th International Hybrid Conference: Suicide Bereavement: Silence Isn’t Always Golden

Date & time: 16 September 2026, 9:00am - 4:30pm
Venue
Titanic Hotel, Liverpool (and online)

Join Suicide Bereavement UK for an inspiring and thought-provoking day where new research findings will be presented for the first time.

Here’s a glimpse of some of the powerful topics the conference will explore:

  • Suicide in the workplace and its impact on the bereaved
  • Pregnant women and suicide
  • Long-term effects of suicide bereavement
  • The experiences and needs of elderly people bereaved by suicide
  • Ethnicity and suicide bereavement
  • Autism and suicide
  • The impact of losing several family members to suicide

Speakers: 

  • Angela Samata, Suicide Bereavement UK
  • Dr Nikki Jamieson, Moral Injury Brisbane, Australia
  • Nicole Cool, StandBy Support Queensland Australia
  • Pete Johnson, Platfform
  • Dr Sharon McDonnell, Suicide Bereavement UK
  • Barry McGale, Suicide Bereavement UK
  • Geoff McDonald, Geoff McDonald Consulting
  • Lisa Bourne, Leeds MIND Suicide Bereavement Services
  • Allison Furlong, Alfie’s Squad
  • Madeleine Moon, SBUK Patron
  • Dr Kathryn Gardner, Associate Professor, University of Lancashire
  • Amber Williams, California, USA
  • Claire McNamey, Gateshead Council
  • Louise C Smith, Independent Celebrant

This annual event brings together researchers, clinicians, people with lived experience, and professionals from across the world — all committed to improving understanding and support for those bereaved by suicide.

Be part of the conversation. Challenge the silence. Help shape change.

Cost
In-person £231.72 / Online £96.96. An early bird discount is available
Provider
Suicide Bereavement UK
Further details / booking
Shared Topic Areas
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