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Community Safety · City of LondonMartin Lewis charity partners with banks on suicide prevention
Martin Lewis's Money and Mental Health Policy Institute is launching a project with major banks including Barclays, HSBC, and Lloyds. The initiative aims to use financial insights to identify and support customers at risk of suicide. Pilot outcomes are expected in summer 2028.
City of London3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 40
Courts · IslingtonInmate died by suicide after release from HMP Pentonville
Moses Hailemichel died on March 3, 2025, six days after his release from HMP Pentonville. An investigation by the Prisons and Probation Ombudsman found significant failures in communication and preparation for his release.
Islington4 min readTrust 60 · Craft 70 · Hype 40
Policing · LewishamMet Police delay in Catherine Morgan case ruled contributory to her death
An inquest jury found Metropolitan Police delays in responding to Catherine Morgan’s disappearance may have contributed to her suicide in Kent on 4 September 2024. The force’s application of national guidance was deemed 'overly rigid' by Senior Coroner Patricia Harding, who issued a prevention of future deaths report.
Lewisham5 min readTrust 66 · Craft 77 · Hype 35