Download document: Lived Experience Peer Researcher Role Description - Online Chat
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We are developing a range of opportunities for people with lived experience to be involved in the work that we do.
This could involve working alongside us on specific projects, joining an advisory group, or becoming a Board Member.
If you have experience of suicidal thoughts, self-harm or you’ve lost someone to suicide, we’d like your help to shape the work we do. Complete our survey or sign up to a focus group:
What: Take part in an interview with a researcher from the University of Westminster about the role technology may play in suicide prevention in public spaces.
We want to find out how best to support people who are experiencing suicidal thoughts in public spaces and what role (if any) technology could play in this.
We will discuss surveillance technology (like smart CCTV), including what you think about the possible effectiveness and acceptability of these. We will ask you to share your experience with suicidal thoughts or attempts, though there is no pressure to talk about personal experiences, you can share thoughts on just the technology.
Read our information sheet to find out more.
Why: We want to hear a range of perspectives to help us develop an understanding of how surveillance technologies are perceived and what the possible effects may be. This will help us produce guidance for the use of technology in suicide prevention in public spaces.
Who: People with lived experience of suicidal thoughts/behaviours; People who care for or have lost some to suicide
Where: Phone call, a video call, in-person visit or something else - you can choose and we will try to accommodate this.
When: Dates to be arranged with you
Time/Time commitment: We anticipate that the interview will take around an hour. You may also wish to have a phone call before the interview to find out more about it, or afterwards to check in with how you found the experience.
Participants will be renumerated for their time with a £25 voucher
How: If you are interested in this research or have any questions please contact Beth Cliffe ([email protected]).
Deadline: 01.08.2025
Read our information sheet to find out more.
What: We are looking for up to three people with lived experience of suicidality or self-harm, and research experience, to work alongside Samaritans and our research partner to deliver an evaluation of the impact of Online chat.
Why: Our pilot Online Chat service has been tested over the past couple of years and is reaching more people who might not otherwise access our services. We have received funding from The Prudence Trust to conduct an evaluation which will help us understand the experience and impact of online chat, especially on young people. We want to do this in partnership with people with lived experience.
Who: People, who are over 18, who have lived experience of suicide and/or self-harm and research experience. (Full criteria listed in role description)
Where: Online
When: Sept 2024 – March 2025
Time commitment: Up to 15 days between September 2024 and March 2025
Payment: £300 per day (Freelance contract)
How: Read the role description below for full details.
If you are interested, please complete the online application form.
Deadline: 5pm 12th Aug 2024
We will let you know if you have been shortlisted by 23rd August 2024.
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During 2023 people with lived experience influenced our Online Harms campaign, joined our Research Ethics Board, sat on interview panels and have been co-designing our first ever Lived experience Strategic plan.
When you take part, you’ll have the opportunity to influence Samaritans work first hand, learn new skills, connect with like minded people and support our mission to ensure fewer people die by suicide.
We will promote all current opportunities on this web page, if you can’t see anything it means we’re working on new projects. Check back soon as opportunities are added whenever possible.
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