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*Grace's interruption

That interaction just shows that we all have the power to potentially save a life.

Paul's story

"It seems a bit dramatic to say I wouldn't be here if it wasn’t for that conversation, but that is the reality."

Samaritans offers support following the death of Professor Jason Arday

Samaritans offers support to anyone affected by news and commentary following the death of Professor Jason Arday, and reminds people we’re here to listen.

• 17th August 2026
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Paul's Great Yarmouth Samaritans Walk 2026

Paul completes his own Samaritan walk and raises money for Great Yarmouth Samaritans

• 1st July 2026

Samaritans responds to Ofcom's announcement on suicide forum investigation

• 20th July 2026
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Dawn Walk - 9th October 2026

The Farnborough and District Branch are taking part in Samaritans nationwide Dawn Walk on Friday, 9th October and walking 5K at sunrise so that no one has to face their darkest hours alone.

• 16th July 2026

Volunteering drop in

Have you ever thought about becoming a Samaritans listening volunteer? We know volunteering with any organisation can be a leap in the dark which is why we're having an information session.

• 20th June 2026

Here's a story from Kerry one of Derby Samaritans Listening Volunteers

• 3rd June 2026

Uniting to support food bank teams through life's toughest conversations

When Trussell, an anti-poverty charity and community of food banks in the UK, noticed staff and volunteers were facing difficult situations, they decided to partner with Samaritans.

London Marathon 2026

Sam runs the London Marathon for Derby Samaritans

• 21st April 2026

Small Talk Saves Lives

Small Talk Saves Lives is an initiative to encourage people to start a simple conversation if they think someone isn’t OK at railway stations or other public places, if they feel safe to do so.

Supporting the Redbridge Community at the Foodbank Fair

On Friday 15 May 2026, volunteers from Samaritans’ Redbridge branch attended the Redbridge Foodbank Community Connect and Support Fair.

Samaritans volunteers answer 1,000 calls a day as services expand with new site opening in Monaghan

SMore than 1,500 volunteers in Ireland answered almost 350,000 calls for help, providing 70,000 hours of emotional support over the course of the year.

• 20th May 2026
• Press release
• News story
• Blog
• Ireland

January starts with tea

The media likes to talk of the January blues and named the 3rd Monday in January "Blue" Monday - but not at Samaritans.

• 14th April 2026

Suicide prevention and the workplace: BSI standard (BS 30480)

The BSI suicide prevention standard (BS 30480) provides guidance for workplaces to reduce suicide risk, support staff and build a safer culture. Samaritans can help you put it into practice.

How the 10 Year Health Plan could support suicide prevention

The Government’s 10 Year Health Plan sets out major changes to how the NHS will deliver care — but says relatively little about suicide prevention.

• 13th April 2026
• Blog
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Megan Boxall runs 200 marathons in 200 days for Samaritans

Endurance runner, Megan Boxall aims to become he fastest woman to run the entire coastline of Britain whilst raising funds for Samaritans.

• 30th March 2026
• Press release
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Samaritans Volunteers Promote “Small Talk Saves Lives” at Sandwell & Dudley Station

Passengers at Sandwell & Dudley station were encouraged to recognise the power of everyday conversation as Samaritans volunteers took part in the Small Talk Saves Lives campaign.

• 19th March 2026

Turning Small Talk Into Lifesaving Action

Passengers at Stourbridge Junction were encouraged to recognise the life‑changing impact of everyday conversations as volunteers from Brierley Hill Samaritans took part in the Small Talk Saves Lives.

• 13th March 2026