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Samaritans comments on Government's 10 year health plan for England
Samaritans CEO Julie Bentley has responded to the Government's 10 year health plan for England
- 3rd July 2025
- Comment
- England
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Samaritans calls for action on online safety
Samaritans’ CEO has today written to the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, Rt Hon Peter Kyle MP, to raise concerns about comments he made on a recent appearance on ‘Question Time’ about suicide forums.
- 30th June 2025
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Samaritans responds to new data on rise in suicidal thoughts and attempts
Today, NHS England published the latest Adult Psychiatric Morbidity Survey of Mental Health and Wellbeing (2023/24) which revealed a rise in the prevalence of suicidal thoughts, attempts and self-harm.
- 26th June 2025
- England
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Samaritans volunteers 'blown away' by King's Birthday Honours
Lifeline volunteers recognised for outstanding commitment to emotional support and suicide prevention
- 14th June 2025
- Press release
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The Government must deliver on its commitment to suicide prevention
Samaritans response to the 2025 Spending Review.
- 11th June 2025
- Blog
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Samaritans comments on Spending Review
"If the Government is serious about saving lives it needs to start backing its promises with real investment in the crisis support services that help to save lives, including Samaritans.”
- 11th June 2025
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Samaritans Scotland Volunteers' Week - Wilma Goodlad
This Volunteers’ Week, we’re shining a light on newly appointed Regional Director for Scotland, Wilma Goodlad, who has been volunteering with Samaritans for nearly a decade.
- 2nd June 2025
- Blog
- Scotland
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Samaritans in Ireland answer a call every minute as research shows it's a lifeline for many
Samaritans volunteers across the island of Ireland answered more than 60 calls every hour last year, as new research revealed it is the only form of support for over half of callers.
- 21st May 2025
- Press release
- News story
- Blog
- Ireland