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'Paid Yesterday, Broke Today' - Research Appreciation Day with Dr Susan Rasmussen
This Research Appreciation Day (5th July), we spoke to Dr Susan Rasmussen, reader in Psychology at the University of Strathclyde, who worked with us on our recent 'Paid Yesterday, Broke Today' report.
- 5th July 2025
- Scotland
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The 10 Year Health Plan for England – the devil will be in the detail
The Government has launched its 10 Year Health Plan for England – Fit for the Future. But was it worth the wait? And what does it mean for suicide prevention? Debbie Laycock, Head of Policy, Public Affairs and Campaigns, comments.
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Samaritans comments on Government's 10 year health plan for England
Samaritans CEO Julie Bentley has responded to the Government's 10 year health plan for England
- 3rd July 2025
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- England
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Samaritans calls for action on online safety
Samaritans’ CEO has today written to the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, Rt Hon Peter Kyle MP, to raise concerns about comments he made on a recent appearance on ‘Question Time’ about suicide forums.
- 30th June 2025
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Samaritans responds to new data on rise in suicidal thoughts and attempts
Today, NHS England published the latest Adult Psychiatric Morbidity Survey of Mental Health and Wellbeing (2023/24) which revealed a rise in the prevalence of suicidal thoughts, attempts and self-harm.
- 26th June 2025
- England
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Samaritans volunteers 'blown away' by King's Birthday Honours
Lifeline volunteers recognised for outstanding commitment to emotional support and suicide prevention
- 14th June 2025
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The Government must deliver on its commitment to suicide prevention
Samaritans response to the 2025 Spending Review.
- 11th June 2025
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Samaritans comments on Spending Review
"If the Government is serious about saving lives it needs to start backing its promises with real investment in the crisis support services that help to save lives, including Samaritans.”
- 11th June 2025
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