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Samaritans Scotland's response to the suicide statistics for 2025
Data released today by the National Records of Scotland has shown 703 people died by suicide in Scotland over 2025.
- 3rd November 2026
- Press release
- Scotland
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Amazing Grace: a new film about hope and human connection
- 29th October 2026
- News story
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Samaritans response to new ONS data on suicide in England in 2025
- 13th October 2026
- Blog
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ONS 2025 suicide data: Samaritans comment
“The latest ONS figures show that suicide rates are among the highest recorded rates this century."
- 13th October 2026
- Comment
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"The feelings I had buried were demanding to be heard" - Natalie's story
From the outside, my life looked steady. But inside I was a mess. One day, I did something I never imagined I would do. I picked up the phone and called Samaritans.
- 12th October 2026
- Blog
- Scotland
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Challenge Poverty Week: Reflecting on the impact of inequality in Scotland
This Challenge Poverty Week, we are reflecting on the impact of inequality in Scotland and how it shapes our work in Suicide Prevention.
- 11th October 2026
- Scotland
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World Mental Health Day: The power of Lived Experience
Ellie Meikle, Policy and Engagement Officer at Samaritans Scotland, talks about her work with Samaritans Scotland's Lived Experience Advisory Group over the last two years.
- 10th October 2026
- Scotland
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Samaritans interrupts Londoners to encourage lifesaving conversations
- 9th October 2026
- Press release
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