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Suicide Prevention Consortium: what we learned and what’s next

The Suicide Prevention Consortium (SPC) started with a clear goal: to make sure those most affected by suicide were central to national policy.

• 2nd April 2026
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Guidance for reporting on assisted dying, assisted suicide and euthanasia

If you are reporting on assisted dying, assisted suicide or euthanasia, please bear in mind the following specific guidance from Samaritans.

SHINING A LIGHT ON SUICIDE spring 2021 campaign

SHINING A LIGHT ON SUICIDE launches initiative in Greater Manchester with the League Manager’s Association and GM Mayor

• 21st March 2021

3 things you should know about LGBTQ+ communities and suicide

Existing research tells us that LGBTQ+ people are at a higher risk of suicidal thoughts, suicide attempts and self-harm compared to people who aren’t LGBTQ+.

Samaritans responds to government suicide prevention announcement

Samaritans responds to government suicide prevention announcement

• 24th June 2022
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Guidance for reporting on celebrity and high profile suicides

When a death or suicide attempt involves a celebrity or high-profile person there is a greater likelihood of others identifying with the person.

Guidance for reporting on celebrity and high profile suicides

When a death or suicide attempt involves a celebrity or high-profile person there is a greater likelihood of others identifying with the person.

Samaritans' media guidelines for reporting suicide in Ireland

Our guidance offers practical advice and tips on how to safely cover the topic of suicide in the media. Download our media guidelines and read our best practice tips here.

MLA candidates: make your pledge to prevent suicide

Suicide is preventable, not inevitable. As an MLA candidate, show you support preventing suicide in Northern Ireland by sharing any of the four tweets below.

10 September is World Suicide Prevention Day

Every year on World Suicide Prevention Day we campaign with over 70 other suicide prevention and mental health groups who are part of the National Suicide Prevention Alliance (NSPA).

World Suicide Prevention Day 2019 in Derby

Samaritans joins the NSPA at Derby County Football Club for World Suicide Prevention Day

• 7th September 2019

Guidance for working with people bereaved by suicide

If a death by suicide is considered to be in the public interest, journalists may wish to speak with family members and friends.

Guidance on reporting suicide for broadcast media for Ireland

The wide reach of broadcast material, including online, as well as the diverse audience it attracts, makes responsible approaches to covering suicide particularly important.

Samaritans response to ONS suicide data for England and Wales 2023

Samaritans response to ONS suicide data for England and Wales 2023

• 29th August 2024
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• England

World Suicide Prevention Day - 10th September

Suicide is preventable, small actions can make a big difference and save lives

Let’s prevent suicide today. Because tomorrow’s too late.

It’s time to stop whispering about suicide. We are losing too many to silence. Help us shout about saving lives today.

The internet suicide and self-harm

Join our free training webinar, helping you support someone who may be using the internet in relation to their self-harm or suicidal feelings.

Yorkshire 'Speak Their Name' Suicide Memorial Quilt

A lasting beautiful memory of loved ones who have died to suicide. This is a positive project and out of such tragedy will bring hope and more.

• 6th December 2022

Andy Burnham & LMA Spearhead Suicide Prevention

Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, has teamed up with the LMA Association for Phase 2 of the 'Shining a Light on Suicide' free online prevention training.

• 1st May 2022

World Suicide Prevention Day (10 September)

This World Suicide Prevention Day (10 September), we want to show everyone that talking about difficult feelings, including suicidal thoughts, doesn’t have to be scary.