On 31st August 2023 we welcomed Dr Rosena Allin-Khan (MP) & Paul Sweeney (MSP) to our branch in the heart of Glasgow.
Dr Allin-Khan (MP) is the Labour Shadow Cabinet Minister for Mental Health at Westminster. Paul Sweeney (MSP) is the Labour & Co-operative MSP here in Scotland. He is also the Shadow Mental Health Minister.
We had a frank and open discussion about how our volunteers provide an invaluable service when it comes to suicide prevention. Glasgow's suicide rate is higher than the Scottish average.
It was acknowledged that the support offered by Samaritans volunteers 24/7 is a crucial and integral part of suicide prevention efforts accross the country..