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Our Frontline reminds key workers of free mental health support
In local lockdown areas particularly, many of the key workers who are keeping our nation going have had little respite since the first wave earlier this year. As well as the risks to their physical health, the mental wellbeing of those working on the fron
- 28th October 2020
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Building a fairer Scotland in the Covid-19 recovery
Read our response to the Social Renewal Advisory Board's call for ideas on how to ensure the Covid-19 recovery can build a fairer and more equal Scotland.
- 23rd October 2020
- Scotland
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Samaritans publishes new book titled How to Listen
Samaritans is delighted to announce that it has partnered with Kyle Books to publish its new book titled How to Listen.
- 23rd October 2020
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New study reveals mental health impact of initial lockdown period
The first six weeks of the pandemic had a major impact on the UK population’s mental health and wellbeing, according to new research led by the University of Glasgow in partnership with Samaritans.
- 21st October 2020
- England
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Samaritans announces the appointment of new CEO, Julie Bentley
The leading suicide prevention charity in the UK and ROI has today announced that Julie Bentley has been appointed as its new CEO.
- 15th October 2020
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Samaritans’ trio celebrated in Queen’s Birthday Honours’ List
Volunteers Margaret Coutts, Maggie Cameron and Geraint Thomas have been recognised for their outstanding contributions to Samaritans
- 10th October 2020
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Our response to the Covid-19 mental health challenge
Read our response to the Mental Health Transition and Recovery Plan outlining the Scottish Government's commitment to addressing the ongoing impact of Covid-19 on mental health
- 9th October 2020
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- Scotland
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Mental Health services for people who self-harm in England are inadequate, say Samaritans
Charity warns more people will suffer alone if improvements are not made quickly.
- 8th October 2020
- England