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Samaritans welcomes govt commitment to make encouraging self-harm illegal
Speaking in Parliament last week, Minister Chris Philp announced the Government will create a new offence based on the Law Commission’s recommendation to make it illegal to encourage someone else to self-harm.
- 23rd June 2022
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Power of volunteers underlined by dedication in Dumfries
One of Samaritans’ longest-serving listening volunteers has been honoured as the charity recognises the contribution of its people during this year’s Volunteers Week.
- 20th June 2022
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- Scotland
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Samaritans Scotland's spring update 2022
Our spring 2022 update showcases what the Samaritans Scotland team and our volunteers have been up to over the last three months to help ensure fewer people die by suicide in Scotland.
- 20th June 2022
- Scotland
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Online Safety Bill: Protecting people online
As part of Samaritans’ campaign for a kinder, safer internet we want to protect anyone who’s being encouraged to harm themselves online. But what does this look like in reality?
- 14th June 2022
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Samaritans Scotland ready to listen
Scotland Trustee Amanda Millar writes as we launch our new strategic development plan.
- 6th June 2022
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- Scotland
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Samaritans Ireland put callers and volunteers at heart of new five-year plan
Samaritans Ireland has launched a new five-year national plan which aims to ensure fewer lives are lost to suicide across the island of Ireland.
- 6th June 2022
- Ireland
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Minister hails volunteers for offering safe space to chat
Continuing to widen access to help and support is vital to reduce the levels of distress, anxiety and isolation that lead to suicide and self-harm, Rachel Cackett, the Executive Director of Samaritans Scotland, believes.
- 7th May 2022
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- Scotland
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Samaritans loneliness during the pandemic, Scarlett Moffatt speaks out
The Samaritans ambassador has shared her experiences of loneliness amid a rise in mentions over the past two years.
- 6th May 2022
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