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Scottish Government commits to self-harm strategy
Following research and engagement work undertaken by Samaritans Scotland, the Scottish Government has committed to a strategy and action plan to improve support for people who self-harm.
- 14th October 2021
- News story
- Comment
- Scotland
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Samaritans Scotland welcome decreases in deaths by suicide but calls for sustained action
Samaritans Scotland is calling for sustained action on suicide prevention following data showing deaths by suicide in Scotland decreased by 3% in 2020.
- 17th August 2021
- Press release
- Scotland
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Meeting the challenge: next steps on self-harm in Scotland
Our work on understanding self-harm continues in collaboration with colleagues across sectors in Scotland and those with lived experience of self-harm.
- 14th July 2021
- News story
- Scotland
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Ordinary people doing extraordinary things
For Volunteers' Week 2021, Natalie Stevenson, Chair of Samaritans Scotland, shares her thanks to our over 1000 volunteers in Scotland.
- 2nd June 2021
- Blog
- Scotland
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Six priorities to help save lives
Rachel Cackett on how Scotland’s next leaders can put mental health and wellbeing at the heart of our recovery and, ultimately, help to save lives
- 4th March 2021
- Comment
- Scotland
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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
- Comment
- Scotland
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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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The importance of being there to listen at Christmas
Samaritans' caller, Damien, and volunteer, Vikki, share how a simple phone call can help change someone's story this Christmas
- 1st December 2020
- News story
- Scotland