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Two-thirds of people in Wales say Covid-19 crisis has taken a toll on wellbeing, as charities warn of long-term impact for those affected by the economic downturn
Leading charities have called on the Welsh government to take action to protect against poor mental health and suicide risk for those dealing with job uncertainty as a result of the pandemic
- 31st March 2021
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- Wales
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Three UK and Samaritans join forces to connect 1 million people to emotional support
Three UK has today announced a three-year charity partnership with Samaritans to connect 1 million people to emotional support.
- 31st March 2021
- Press release
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Suicide prevention must be made a priority in Government’s pandemic recovery plan
One year on from the first UK lockdown Samaritans urges the Government to put suicide prevention at the heart of its coronavirus recovery strategy in order to future-proof the wellbeing of the nation.
- 23rd March 2021
- England
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Racial justice and a commitment to change
CEO Julie Bentley’s statement on Samaritans' commitment to tackling structural racism
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Samaritans launch new online resources on Safer Internet Day
On Safer Internet Day, Samaritans publishes online resources to support those who are writing online about self-harm or suicide.
- 9th February 2021
- Press release
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Samaritans publishes new handbook on men’s wellbeing services
Samaritans has published a new handbook with practical advice on how wellbeing initiatives can appeal to men.
- 27th January 2021
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Minister launches Samaritans freephone helpline for Irish diaspora in Canada and Australia
Ireland's Minister of State for Overseas Development Aid and Diaspora, Colm Brophy TD, today launched Samaritans Freephone helpline for the Irish diaspora in Canada and Australia.
- 18th January 2021
- Press release
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- Ireland
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Samaritans Cymru calls for urgent action to improve support for people who self-harm
The charity warns that people in Wales are facing barriers to receiving timely and appropriate support for their self-harm.
- 7th January 2021
- Press release
- Wales