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<p>The Government consulted on the Breathing Space programme between October 2018
and January 2019. Breathing Space is a statutory debt repayment plan which aims to
give people in problem debt the opportunity to take control of their finances and
put them on a sustainable footing. The scheme includes a specific mechanism to make
it easier for people experiencing a mental health crisis to access support. A response
to the consultation will be published in due course.</p><p>The National Suicide Prevention
Strategy highlights groups that need tailored approaches to address their mental health
needs to reduce their suicide risk, including people who are vulnerable due to social
or economic circumstances. We are working with the local government sector to assess
the effectiveness of those plans, and a report will be published shortly that highlights
areas of best practice and areas for improvement. This report will include an analysis
of the extent to which local authority plans are addressing high risk groups.</p>
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