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Thousands get on board for Samaritans’ Big Listen

Thousands of people got behind Samaritans’ 24-hour event this week to spread the word that listening can be the first step to saving a life.

• 27th July 2018
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Samaritans Ambassador Hussain Manawer becomes Kings College London’s youngest Honorary Fellow

Poet Hussain Manawer (27), has received an honorary fellowship from the prestigious King’s College London.

• 27th July 2018
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Celebrities are all ears for Samaritans’ Big Listen

Samaritans launches The Big Listen to keep saving lives 24 hours a day

• 17th July 2018
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Samaritans Scotland concern over increase in young male suicides

Statistics released today show 680 people took their own lives in Scotland last year, which represents a fall of 48 from 728 deaths in 2016. The suicide rate has fallen from 13.6 (per 100,000) to 12.8

• 27th June 2018
• Scotland

Shayne Ward donates Catchphrase win to Samaritans

• 25th June 2018
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Swansea Samaritan recognised in Queen's Birthday Honours

Swansea Samaritans volunteer William Jenkins has received a British Empire Medal for his involvement with the charity going back more than 40 years.

• 8th June 2018
• Wales

Guide for parents and carers of viewers of Netflix drama 13 Reasons Why

• 17th May 2018
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Guidance for viewers of Netflix drama 13 Reasons Why

Drama can be a really helpful way of bringing difficult issues, including suicide, to a wide range of audiences.

• 17th May 2018
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