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Rail industry celebrates 25,000 staff trained to save lives thanks to Samaritans

More than one in five in the rail industry have the skills to identify and help vulnerable people to safety.

• 21st April 2022
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Got Questions? Real People, Real Stories

What is Real People, Real Stories and what is its purpose? Here are the answers to the most frequently asked questions about our 2022 campaign.

Legislation loophole failing to protect adults from online suicide dangers, says Samaritans

Legislation loophole failing to protect adults from online suicide dangers, says Samaritans

• 2nd February 2022
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Tips for looking after your mental health

Sue Peart, a Samaritans volunteer, shares tips on looking after your mental health for farmers and those working in agricultural and allied industries.

David's story for Real People, Real Stories

David is a Samaritans volunteer living in Mallaig. He started volunteering 12 years ago in Doncaster and continued his journey as a volunteer even after moving to the remote West Highlands of Scotland seven years ago.

Dame Julie Walters and tea-v stars ask the nation to look out for loved ones over a cuppa for Brew Monday

National treasure Dame Julie Walters joins faces from TV, comedy, and artists to encourage people to have a cuppa and a chat with someone they care about

• 17th January 2022
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• Press release
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Central London Samaritans in the local news

Emily Nicole's story

Emily Nicole speaks about how being online changed her life.

Elsa's story

Elsa shares her experience with self-harm and how she creates a positive online environment.

Coventry Samaritans recognised on National Thank You Day

Villagers in Brinklow, Warwickshire chose us as one of two local organisations to benefit from their 2021 Picnic in the Park

• 8th August 2021

You have all the experience you need to help save a life

Gloucester Samaritans have a good relationship with Gloucester Station. Our van and banners are often there and we have signage at the station to remind people of our service.

• 31st August 2023

Dom's story

During a return trip to university, a woman approached Dom and asked if he was okay. Her kindness was enough to interrupt his thoughts and now Dom is able to look out for others who may need help.

One year on: data on Covid-19

These pages explore how the pandemic has affected wellbeing and suicide risk, based on findings from analysis of Samaritans service data and surveys of Samaritans volunteers.

Samaritans new guidelines equip gambling businesses to do more to prevent suicide

Today, Samaritans published its first best practice guidance for the gambling industry to help gambling businesses understand and adopt practical steps to prevent gambling-related suicide.

• 27th April 2021
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Gambling-related harms and suicide

Samaritans is undertaking a programme of work around suicide and gambling-related harms. Read our policy position here.

Football Managers Back 'Shining a Light on Suicide' Campaign

Pep Guardiola, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Sir Alex Ferguson are among those backing ‘Shining A Light On Suicide’ campaign to raise awareness of suicide prevention and how 'talking could save a life.'

• 20th March 2021

Working with the homeless at Bognor Regis, Chichester & District Samaritans

Volunteers visit the Stone Pillow Bognor Regis Hostel and the Stone Pillow Chichester Hostel to listen and talk to anyone who would like support

🎵 Espresso-lly for brew... ☕

On what's been called one of the toughest days of the year, Pendle Samaritans have ground 'Blue Monday' into 'Brew Monday'.

• 18th January 2021

Macclesfield & District Samaritans reminds public to look out for each other

Charity issues reminder to connect with others this World Mental Health Day.

• 9th October 2020

Ruth's story

The reasons for self-harm are complex, but it is a sign of serious emotional distress. It is possible to stop self-harming. This is Ruth’s story.