The problem
Emergency departments are often often ill-equipped, both logistically and culturally, to effective manage people experiencing suicidality—resulting in a poor experience for patients.
The solution
In conjunction with Roses in the Ocean, spur: led a co-design process with those who have lived experience to conceptualise what an alternative to emergency departments should be.
Project updates
The NSW Ministry of Health is now reviewing the recommendations with a view to implementing them in the coming months and years