How this fits in

Self-harm presenting to primary care is rising. Two-thirds of patients visit their GP in the month preceding and the month following self-harm. There has been no systematic synthesis on the role of the GP in the management of patients who self-harm. The role of the GP is multidimensional and flexible throughout the patient journey, and includes frontline assessment and treatment, referral to specialist care, and ongoing support in primary care. This study will inform the development of primary care self-harm models as outlined in The NHS Long Term Plan.