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Burnham backs suicide prevention training for social workers after Matilda Davis’s death

The Guardian World Wednesday 21 October 2026, 14:18 UTC By Josh Halliday North of England editor 1 min read
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Lib Dem MP Manuela Perteghella to meet former art teacher’s family and PM to discuss prevention measuresAndy Burnham has backed mandatory suicide prevention training for social workers after the “devastating” death of Matilda Davis, a parent-carer who killed herself minutes after meeting professionals. The Guardian revealed in August how the “absolutely inspirational” 36-year-old had taken her life after feeling “completely exhausted” and failed by England’s social care system.

Lib Dem MP Manuela Perteghella to meet former art teacher’s family and PM to discuss prevention measures

Andy Burnham has backed mandatory suicide prevention training for social workers after the “devastating” death of Matilda Davis, a parent-carer who killed herself minutes after meeting professionals.

The Guardian revealed in August how the “absolutely inspirational” 36-year-old had taken her life after feeling “completely exhausted” and failed by England’s social care system.

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