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Chief Executive, Julie Bentley, joins Charity CEO podcast for a chart-topping episode
Julie Bentley’s discusses her new role with Samaritans, future challenges and her previous career roles in her appearance on the Charity CEO podcast.
- 22nd January 2021
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Mental health organisations show solidarity with frontline workers
A group of 19 CEOs from mental health organisations have written to frontline workers and volunteers, thanking them for their service and acknowledging the pressure they have been under.
- 22nd January 2021
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"Now more than ever, let's stay connected"
Our Executive Director, Rachel Cackett, encourages people to reach out and share a virtual cuppa this winter.
- 19th January 2021
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- Scotland
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Minister launches Samaritans freephone helpline for Irish diaspora in Canada and Australia
Ireland's Minister of State for Overseas Development Aid and Diaspora, Colm Brophy TD, today launched Samaritans Freephone helpline for the Irish diaspora in Canada and Australia.
- 18th January 2021
- Press release
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- Ireland
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Great British Bake Off's Laura Adlington rallies the nation to stay connected this winter
Baking queen kicks off Samaritans Brew Monday encouraging people to have a virtual chat and a cuppa with people they care about
- 18th January 2021
- England
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Staying connected over a virtual cuppa for Brew Monday
Samaritans Scotland and Bake Off's Laura Adlington are encouraging people to reach out to others and connect over a virtual cuppa to help beat the winter blues
- 18th January 2021
- Press release
- Scotland
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Samaritans Cymru calls for urgent action to improve support for people who self-harm
The charity warns that people in Wales are facing barriers to receiving timely and appropriate support for their self-harm.
- 7th January 2021
- Press release
- Wales
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President Michael D Higgins pays tribute to Samaritans this Christmas
President of Ireland, Michael D Higgins, has paid tribute to Samaritan volunteers for their profound and positive impact on many lives, often making the difference between life and death.
- Ireland