Research suggests that autistic people are at a higher risk of suicide than non-autistic people. Figures show that up to 66% of autistic adults had thought about suicide during their lifetime (compared to 20% of non-autistic adults), and up to 35% had planned or attempted suicide.
Find out more about the Research Institute for Literature and Cultural History at Liverpool John Moores University.
Lorraine Shaw was the Subject Lead for Nursing in the School of Nursing and Allied Health from 2013 until her retirement in 2023. As a registered nurse since 1987, practising in a range of clinical areas, her ties with LJMU began in 1992 when she needed a degree to progress with her career and enrolled with LJMU while continuing to work full-time for the NHS, and later venturing into teaching and management.
Discover what funding options are available for employers who are sponsoring a Degree Apprentice at LJMU.
Develop a critical appreciation of relevant ethical-legal skills and knowledge pertinent to advanced practice through this CPD course.
Develop a critical appreciation of relevant ethical-legal skills and knowledge pertinent to advanced practice through this CPD course.
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The Institute for Health Research integrates health and health-related research across all Faculties at LJMU and key external partners.
Trish is the Chief Nurse, Chief Operations Officer, and Deputy Chief Executive Officer for Clinical Services at Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust. In 2023, she was awarded an honorary fellowship for her dedication to public health and nursing throughout her career spanning over three decades in the NHS.
Are you able to think clearly and compassionately in a time of crisis? Explore our nursing, midwifery and paramedic courses.