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Samaritans welcomes action on AI chatbots
Samaritans has welcomed the government’s announcement that AI chatbots will be brought into scope of the Online Safety Act, describing it as a positive first step towards reducing emerging online harm.
- 16th February 2026
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Using AI for emotional support - is it safe?
Is it safe to use AI chatbots such as ChatGPT for emotional support? Find out about the pros and cons and discover tips on using AI safely, in this blog from Samaritans.
- 9th February 2026
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Samaritans celebrates 100 Breathing Space Benches in Scotland
100 Breathing Space Benches have been installed across Scotland in partnership with NHS24, Network Rail, and Scotland's Railway.
- 3rd February 2026
- Scotland
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Major cross-party inquiry launched into funding of suicide prevention measures in Northern Ireland
A Moment of Reflection was held in Stormont to remember the 290 lives lost to suicide in 2024.
- 20th January 2026
- Press release
- Northern Ireland
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Samaritans pop the kettle on for the Prime Minister this Brew Monday
To mark Samaritans’ annual Brew Monday campaign, Sir Keir Starmer holds a coffee and cake hour at Number 10 Downing Street.
- 19th January 2026
- Press release
- England
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Samaritans Scotland's Response to the Scottish Government's additional mental health funding
Samaritans Scotland welcomes the First Minister’s announcement of additional funding towards mental health in Scotland.
- 1st January 2026
- Scotland
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50 Years of Listening -Edinburgh volunteer reflects on five decades as a Samaritan
John has dedicated five decades to being there to listen to people in some of their darkest moments.
- 30th November 2025
- Scotland
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Why online safety is core to suicide prevention
“There has been emerging evidence of the link between the online environment and suicide across different age groups.”
- 27th November 2025
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