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Samaritans Scotland's response to the suicide statistics for 2021
Samaritans Scotland has responded to today’s release of data from National Records of Scotland in its annual update on suicide statistics for 2021.
- 2nd August 2022
- Press release
- Scotland
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People who work or volunteer in frontline roles in Hertfordshire are being encouraged to attend free suicide prevention training, delivered by Samaritans.
People who work or volunteer in frontline roles in Hertfordshire are being encouraged to attend free suicide prevention training, delivered by Samaritans.
- 1st August 2022
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Surrey Samaritans volunteer designs bench for new Godalming greenspace
Cala Homes and its national charity partner Samaritans have unveiled a ‘story bench’ designed by local artist and Samaritans volunteer.
- 21st July 2022
- Press release
- England
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Samaritans in Ireland urge public to 'Talk to Us' if they need support during Samaritans Awareness Month
Public reminded Samaritans volunteers are here around the clock to offer a listening ear to anyone who is struggling to cope.
- 1st July 2022
- Press release
- Ireland
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Samaritans responds to government suicide prevention announcement
Samaritans responds to government suicide prevention announcement
- 24th June 2022
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Samaritans welcomes govt commitment to make encouraging self-harm illegal
Speaking in Parliament last week, Minister Chris Philp announced the Government will create a new offence based on the Law Commission’s recommendation to make it illegal to encourage someone else to self-harm.
- 23rd June 2022
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Power of volunteers underlined by dedication in Dumfries
One of Samaritans’ longest-serving listening volunteers has been honoured as the charity recognises the contribution of its people during this year’s Volunteers Week.
- 20th June 2022
- News story
- Scotland
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Samaritans Scotland's spring update 2022
Our spring 2022 update showcases what the Samaritans Scotland team and our volunteers have been up to over the last three months to help ensure fewer people die by suicide in Scotland.
- 20th June 2022
- Scotland