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Media guidelines in Ireland
Samaritans’ media guidelines for reporting suicide and online resources reinforce industry codes of practice, supporting the highest standards of coverage of suicide.
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Saving Lives Can't Wait
Suicide rates in England are as high now as they were 20 years ago. This is unacceptable. Saving lives can't wait: the time for action is now.
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Online Safety Bill - A letter to the Prime Minister
Leading mental health and suicide prevention charities united and co-signed an open letter to the Prime Minister.
- 11th October 2022
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The 10 Year Health Plan for England – the devil will be in the detail
The Government has launched its 10 Year Health Plan for England – Fit for the Future. But was it worth the wait? And what does it mean for suicide prevention? Debbie Laycock, Head of Policy, Public Affairs and Campaigns, comments.
- 4th July 2025
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London Underground partnership
Samaritans worked with London Underground to reduce suicides through staff training, outreach work and communications campaigns.
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Supplementary factsheets
Samaritans has produced a series of supplementary factsheets to inform media reporting on suicide.
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What do we know about the risks and benefits of online activity?
Helpful background for practitioners. Understand what research says about what online activity is more harmful or helpful overall.
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Welcome to your Spring 2026 edition of 24/7!
We hope you enjoy reading this edition of 24/7, highlighting our current progress, shining a light on our incredible volunteers, and bringing to life just how important the power of listening can be.
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The Power of Human Connection
Welcome to the Samaritans Cymru Impact Report for 2021/22
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Samaritans Ireland put callers and volunteers at heart of new five-year plan
Samaritans Ireland has launched a new five-year national plan which aims to ensure fewer lives are lost to suicide across the island of Ireland.
- 6th June 2022
- Ireland
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Rail industry celebrates 25,000 staff trained to save lives thanks to Samaritans
More than one in five in the rail industry have the skills to identify and help vulnerable people to safety.
- 21st April 2022
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'Young people still not getting the support they need' – Samaritans response to Budget 2021
Julie Bentley, CEO at Samaritans, has responded to today's Budget 2021 calling on more support to help people who are struggling
- 27th October 2021
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Download our Step by Step guidance
Samaritans has offered the Step by Step service to schools in the UK since 2010. We are available to offer practical support and advice to schools that have been affected by an attempted or suspected suicide.
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Reflecting on Samaritans' autumn of political engagement
September and October was a busy time for the Samaritans' team with World Suicide Prevention Day and Party Conferences coming one after the other. A month on, we look back at our autumn of action.
- 5th November 2025
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Autumn 2024 newsletter
Welcome to your Autumn 2024 edition of 24/7!
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Samaritans launch world first guidance for the technology industry
The new guidelines set out how to safely manage self-harm and suicide content online
- 10th September 2020
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Supporting staff wellbeing
Information on supporting the wellbeing of staff who encounter self-harm and suicide content as part of their role.
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Samaritans launch awareness campaign to encourage men to seek help
A new survey commissioned by Samaritans released today (19 March) shows that there is still a stigma around men seeking help when they are struggling to cope.
- 19th March 2019
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Handling the media
In the aftermath of a suspected suicide in a school, dealing with the media can add to what is an already stressful situation.
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United with the frontline
United with the frontline is an advocacy campaign calling on governments to properly resource and train frontline workers in suicide prevention to help save lives.