Samaritans: Inequality is driving people to suicide

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

Samaritans: Inequality is driving people to suicide

It has called on the Government, businesses, industry, and sector leaders to be aware of the risks of suicide and to direct supportive resources to those with unstable employment, insecure housing or low income or who live in areas of socio-economic deprivation.

Suicide rates are twice as high in deprived areas, the charity warns.

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