Petition · Ministry of Defence
Publish updated statistics on Armed Forces Veteran suicides annually
Closed
5,360 signatures
What the petition asks
We ask the Government to publish annual suicide data for armed forces veterans. We think this could help ensure transparency, improve mental health support, and prevent further loss of life by understanding the true scale of the issue.
In 2024, the ONS published data about suicide rates in UK Armed Forces veterans in 2021. It showed 253 UK veterans died by suicide—nearly 5% of all suicides in England and Wales. Yet, no consistent data has been published since 2024. Without accurate, ongoing figures, we may not be able to fully understand the scale of the crisis or target support where it’s most needed. Publishing updated data could help save lives, shape better policies, and honour those who served by ensuring no one is left behind.
Timeline
| 16 May 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 16 Nov 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
5,360
Status
Closed
Department
Ministry of Defence
Opened
16 May 2025
Closed
16 Nov 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 29 Jul 2026.