Suicide prevention action plan 2026 - 2029: equality impact assessment

Equality Impact Assessment for Creating Hope Together: Scotland’s Suicide Prevention Action Plan 2026 - 2029

Title of policy: Creating Hope Together: Scotland’s Suicide Prevention Action Plan 2026 - 2029

Summary of Aims and Desired Outcomes of Policy

The second action plan will build upon the previous strategies and reflects the latest evidence, stakeholder engagement and best practice. Its sets out a series of targeted priorities and actions designed to strengthen prevention, enhance early intervention and improve support for those affected while ensuring that our approach remains inclusive, rights-based, and responsive to inequalities. These actions plans support delivery of Creating Hope Together and its vision to reduce the number of suicide deaths in Scotland, whilst tackling the inequalities which contribute to suicide.

Directorate: Mental Health Directorate

Division: Improving Mental Wellbeing

Team: Suicide Prevention