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Samaritans: Inequality is driving people to suicide

Samaritans: Inequality is driving people to suicide

Phone helpline charity the Samaritans has warned that inequality is driving people to suicide.

Mon, 06 Mar, 2017

Samaritans receive most calls on Mondays, answering over 600,000 in last 12 months

Samaritans receive most calls on Mondays, answering over 600,000 in last 12 months

The Samaritans answered 639,652 calls for help over the last 12 months via telephone, text message, email and through face-to-face visits to branches nationwide.

Thu, 15 Dec, 2016

Samaritans took nearly 640,000 calls in 2016 - and they still face their busiest time of the year

Samaritans took nearly 640,000 calls in 2016 - and they still face their busiest time of the year

Almost 640,000 people contacted the Samaritans for help over the past 12 months.

Wed, 14 Dec, 2016

Facebook’s suicide-prevention tool improved

Facebook’s suicide-prevention tool improved

Facebook has announced improvements to its suicide prevention tool, ahead of Sunday’s World Suicide Prevention Day.

Tue, 06 Sep, 2016