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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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Samaritans Scotland's Five Priorities to Save Lives
Ahead of the 2026 Holyrood Election, we’re asking all political parties in Scotland to make suicide prevention a priority.
- 26th November 2025
- Scotland
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Samaritans volunteer takes on 6000-mile 'Listening Walk' challenge for second time
David Matthews, the 'Listening Walker', is taking on a 6,000-mile walking challenge through Scotland, England, Wales, and Ireland, raising vital funds for Samaritans and meeting volunteers.
- 30th October 2025
- Scotland
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Samaritans Scotland's response to the suicide statistics for 2024
Samaritans Scotland has responded to today’s release of data from National Records of Scotland in its annual update on suicide statistics for 2024
- 16th September 2025
- Scotland
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The Power of Interruption - Members of Scotland's Lived Experience Advisory Group share their perspectives
On World Suicide Prevention Day, members of Samaritans Scotland's Lived Experience Advisory Group (LEAG) shared their thoughts on the power of interruption.
- 10th September 2025
- Scotland
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Scotland Shines Green for Samaritans on World Suicide Prevention Day
Samaritans light shone brightly across Scotland on World Suicide Prevention Day this year.
- 10th September 2025
- Scotland
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Laura's Story - Through darkness and daylight, Samaritans volunteers are here to listen 24/7
It’s the 24th July, also known as 24/7, or Samaritans Awareness Day. Samaritans listening volunteers are here to pick up calls from people in emotional crisis around the clock.
- 24th July 2025
- Scotland
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Doug's Story - Through darkness and daylight, Samaritans volunteers are here to listen 24/7
It’s the 24th July, also known as 24/7, or Samaritans Awareness Day. Samaritans listening volunteers are here to pick up calls from people in emotional crisis around the clock.
- 24th July 2025
- Scotland
