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Inspiring ScotRail employee wins Samaritans RailStaff award for lifesaving intervention

A railway worker who got a vulnerable person to safety using WhatsApp messages has been recognised for her quick thinking.

• 4th December 2023
• Press release
• Scotland

Dedication of Samaritans Scotland's Volunteers Celebrated at Parliamentary Reception.

The dedication of Samaritans Scotland’s volunteers has been celebrated at a parliamentary reception to mark the charity’s 70th anniversary.

• Press release
• Scotland

Samaritans response to new near to Real Time Suspected Suicide Surveillance (nRTSSS) data

Jacqui Morrissey, Assistant Director of Influencing at Samaritans, comments on new near to Real Time Suspected Suicide Surveillance (nRTSSS) data released today by the Office for Health Improvements and Disparities.

• 30th November 2023
• Comment
• England

Lesley Griffiths Ms Supports Samaritans Cymru’s Focus on Reducing Farming Suicides During Bangor Branch Visit

• 24th November 2023
• Press release
• Wales

Samaritans responds to the Autumn Statement

Samaritans responds to the Autumn Statement

• 22nd November 2023
• Comment
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Samaritans' Longest Night: Buildings across Ireland to light up green | Samaritans Ireland

Hundreds of corporate and landmark buildings will light up green to show their support for Samaritans this December 21st.

• 20th November 2023
• News story
• Press release
• Blog
• Ireland

Small change can make big change Samaritans calls on Treasury to invest just £1.40 per person in suicide prevention

Ahead of the Autumn Statement, Samaritans sends a message to The Chancellor that it only takes a handful of small change from the Treasury to make a big change to suicide rates

• 15th November 2023
• Press release
• England

Samaritans responds to ONS personal well-being in the UK data

Samaritans responds to ONS personal well-being in the UK data

• 7th November 2023
• Comment
• All