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Samaritans Scotland's response to the suicide statistics for 2022
Samaritans Scotland has responded to today’s release of data from National Records of Scotland in its annual update on suicide statistics for 2022.
- 5th September 2023
- Press release
- Scotland
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Samaritans challenges gambling chief’s use of suicide guidance
Michael Dugher, former Shadow Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, cited Samaritans advice that ‘suicide is complex’ when questioned by MPs about the dangers of addictive gambling products.
- 29th August 2023
- Press release
- England
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Sunflower Trail in aid of Samaritans
Balgone Estate in East Lothian have created a Sunflower Trail in aid of Samaritans.
- 17th August 2023
- Scotland
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Three UK helps Samaritans answer the call for more volunteers
Hundreds more Samaritans volunteers will be on shift in the coming years thanks to a donation of £150,000 from Three UK as part of its ongoing partnership with the charity.
- 15th August 2023
- Press release
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Samaritans Scotland volunteer attends The King's Garden Party
A Samaritans Scotland listening volunteer swapped her headset for a new hat to attend a garden party in Edinburgh hosted by The King.
- 9th August 2023
- Scotland
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Ross's story
"If you’re struggling, like I was, Samaritans is there at all times of the day ready to listen."
- Blog
- Scotland
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Lanarkshire listening volunteer reflects on lifetime of service for Samaritans Scotland
A Lanarkshire listening volunteer has reflected on a ‘whole lifetime’ of service to Samaritans during our Talk to Us awareness-raising month.
- 20th July 2023
- News story
- Scotland
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Samaritans Festival Branch marks 50th year with Listening Garden at Latitude
Samaritans Festival Branch marks 50th year with Listening Garden at Latitude
- 19th July 2023
- Press release
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