Mike Kerfoot obituary

My friend Mike Kerfoot, who has died aged 67 after suffering from a brain tumour, specialised in the prevention of suicide and self-harm among young people. He was professor of child and adolescent policy and research at the University of Manchester from 1996 until his retirement in 2008. A skilled practitioner, sought out as an expert adviser by local and national government, Mike published widely in the field. He maintained a strong commitment to teaching throughout his career.His growing

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