The Listening Place
Hammersmith and Fulham councillors are discussing the contribution of The Listening Place, a charity seeing a surge in referrals for suicide prevention support.
Hammersmith and Fulham's Families, Health and Care Policy and Accountability Committee discussed the contribution of The Listening Place to suicide prevention on 2 November 2026. This follows a significant surge in referrals to the charity, which provides free, confidential, face-to-face support to adults experiencing suicidal feelings. Over 2,000 local residents had sought support by August 2026, with referrals increasing by 150% since April 2022.
The Listening Place's Hammersmith and Fulham centre, which opened in April 2022, now receives approximately 50 referrals per month, compared to seven before its opening. This increase is attributed to the centre's improved local accessibility and its integration within the borough's support systems.
Key facts
- Over 2,000 local residents sought support from The Listening Place by August 2026. Source
- The Listening Place saw a 150% increase in referrals since April 2022. Source
- The Listening Place receives approximately 50 referrals per month. Source
- The Hammersmith and Fulham centre opened in April 2022. Source
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