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Samaritans’ chair Sophie Andrews on international BBC World Service radio
09 March 2010
Samaritans’ chair Sophie Andrews’s has given an interview with the international BBC World Service radio programme The interview to talk about the previous attempts she has made on her life, her journey with Samaritans and how she got where she is today.
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Statement to Callers About Samaritans' Confidentiality Policy
23 February 2010
In light of the recent news coverage about allegations of bullying in Downing Street and concerns raised about the confidentiality of the National Bullying Helpline, Samaritans would like to reassure its callers about our confidentiality policy.
Alexander McQueen suicide: media briefing from Samaritans
11 February 2010
Samaritans sent out a briefing note to all national and regional media following news of Alexander McQueen’s suspected suicide.
Samaritans' comment on 2008 UK suicide figures (ONS)
28 January 2010
Samaritans commented on the 2008 UK suicide figures published today by the Office of National Statistics.
Inspirational Nottingham Samaritans volunteer awarded MBE
13 January 2010
Dedicated Samaritans volunteer Marjorie Kirk, from Woodthorpe has been awarded the title of MBE in the 2010 New Years Honours list.
Samaritans and Network Rail join forces to reduce suicide on the railways
06 January 2010
Samaritans and Network Rail today announce a new partnership to reduce the numbers of suicides on the railways.
Concerns about money, relationships and health top worries for people in the Republic of Ireland in 2009
16 December 2009
Over half of the population (59%) in the Republic of Ireland has worried this year about debt and money, according to a survey published today by Samaritans and YouGov, with 29% describing 2009 as a bad year or their worst year ever.
Concerns about money, relationships and health top people’s worries for 2009
14 December 2009
Nearly half the UK population (48%) has worried this year about debt and money, according to a survey published today by Samaritans and YouGov, with almost a quarter of people (23%) describing 2009 as a bad year or their worst year ever.
Samaritans comment on Government’s 10 year mental health plan, New Horizons
11 December 2009
Samaritans today commented on the Government’s commitment to renew the Suicide Prevention Strategy for England which is due to come to end in 2010.
New Chad Varah Primary School opens celebrating life of Samaritans founder
16 November 2009
The brand new Chad Varah Primary School in Lincoln opened yesterday, Thursday 12 November, in memory of Samaritans founder Reverend Dr Chad Varah, on what would have been his 98th birthday.