Over 1,000 people admitted to hospital for self-harm in Sheffield last year

Public Health England data shows there were 1,010 emergency hospital admissions for self-harm in Sheffield in 2018-19.

That’s 167 cases for every 100,000 people in the area – although this was below the rate of 193 across England.

The number of admissions in Sheffield rose significantly from 765 in the previous year, and was also much higher than 839 in 2010-11, when comparable records began.

Nationally, hospital admissions for self-harm have risen for the last two years, reaching 109,000 in 2018-19, although this was below the peak of 114,000 in 2013-14.

The figures also show the likelihood of women being admitted to hospital for self-harm in Sheffield continues to be much higher than for men, with 219 admissions per 100,000, compared to 118.

Greg Fell, director of public health at Sheffield City Council said: “The emotional and mental health wellbeing of children, young people and adults in our city is a priority for us.

“We are working with our partners across the city to help people with mental health issues.

“Sheffield is not unique in having to address this very challenging issue and across the country local authorities are dealing with the same issues.

“For children and young people we are working with Sheffield Children’s Foundation Trust who provide Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health Services.

“These include the Sheffield Treatment and Recovery Services who provide early intervention and crisis response for young people who self-harm.

“There are also online help and support services and drop-in sessions for children and young people provided by the community sector.

“We are also working closely with Sheffield Health and Social Care to provide a range of inpatient and community-based services to support adults’ emotional wellbeing and mental health in the city.

“If you or a loved one are in a mental health crisis and need urgent help, the trust’s single point of access (SPA) team are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and can help make sure you get the support you need.”