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Effy from Skins gives advice on coping with exam results
19 August 2010
As the time for exam results finally arrives, Samaritans reminds students that, if they need someone to talk to, our volunteers are here day or night.
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Bank staff and charity volunteers combine forces in North East coastline fundraiser
04 August 2010
Dedicated Northern Rock staff have teamed up with Samaritans volunteers in Sunderland and South Tyneside to raise over £2,500 for the charity.
Ruby Wax finds out what’s at the heart of Samaritans’ service
23 July 2010
Ruby Wax approached Samaritans’ to make a short film together as part of her series Ruby’s Room. The series is a collection of films she has produced for the BBC Headroom website to create awareness of emotional and mental health issues.
Driving awareness as Samaritans Smart Car tours the nation for 24:7
09 July 2010
Sponsored by Admiral, Samaritans volunteers from across England, Scotland and Wales are in gear, ready to make this year’s 24:7 national awareness campaign the best yet.
Comment on Self-harm, Suicide and Risk: Helping People Who Self-harm report
07 July 2010
Coment on the report on self-harm, suicide and risk published by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
Samaritans’ response to the tragic events in West Cumbria on 2 June 2010
04 June 2010
Following yesterday’s tragic events, Samaritans’ local branch based in Church Street, Whitehaven was re-opened at 7pm last night.
N-DUBZ cause a riot but only Tulisa’s team triumph as Samaritans’ Soccer Six victors
03 June 2010
Anticipated winners Dappy and Fazer of N-Dubz were knocked out in the men’s semi-finals of Samaritans’ Soccer Six football match today at Charlton Athletic FC, much to the disappointment of crowds of fans.
McFly and Russell Howard in challenge for Samaritans
28 May 2010
Boy-band McFly and comedian Russell Howard are aiming for cup victory this weekend as they head the line-up for this year’s Samaritans Celebrity Soccer Six.
Rock solid partnership with Samaritans
24 May 2010
Samaritans, the 24/7 helpline service, has confirmed that it has been chosen by the staff of residential mortgage and savings bank Northern Rock, as its corporate charity for 2010
Exams are a top worry for 1 in 3 young people
Samaritans is urging young people stressed out about exams to contact the charity for completely confidential emotional support any time of the night or day.