Tag: The Samaritans

Samaritans Edinburgh volunteers provide Healthy Hairdressers workshops

Stuart Mitchell

A new scheme from Samaritans Scotland volunteers in Edinburgh is proving to be a highlight in the diaries of city salons. Volunteers at the charity’s branch in the capital have been visiting salons with their ‘Healthy Hairdressers’ workshop, which aims to equip participants with active learning techniques and the confidence to offer appropriate support to those who may need it. The project has recently been given a boost with a £2000 grant from Nationwide Building Society which will help roll it out across more salons and barbers across Edinburgh and…

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New Samaritans figures reveal rising impact of financial worries on mental health

Stuart Mitchell

Samaritans is calling on the Government to invest more in crucial suicide prevention and mental health support as new analysis shows the charity is receiving record numbers of first-time callers worried about finances or unemployment. As the Chancellor prepares to announce the spring Budget, Samaritans figures show that January 2023 saw the highest percentage of first-time phone callers concerned about finance or unemployment, at 9.3% of total emotional support contacts and working out at over 1,300 new callers. The figures continued to rise in February 2023, hitting 9.7% of first-time callers,…

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ForgottenPAYE Launches New Fundraising Appeal for the Samaritans

Stuart Mitchell

ForgottenPAYE have launched a charity fundraising initiative MIND THE GAPS in association with other campaign groups on the #ExcludedUKAPPG: NewStarterJustice MaternityPetition ForgottenLtd BBC PAYE freelancers support group MIND THE GAPS aims to raise £1 million for Samaritans in a bid to help support those struggling with their mental health as a result of falling through the gaps in the government’s coronavirus support schemes. Spokesperson, Ellie Phillips said: “We have seen rapidly increasing numbers of excluded taxpayers experiencing a steep decline in mental health. The same themes run through their cries…

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VICE and McCann London interrupt the ‘LoFi study beats’ Youtube stream in response to the concerning rise in mental health issues for students

Stuart Mitchell

YouTube live streaming phenomenon College Music has launched, ‘LoFi Beats Suicide’ in response to the concerning rise in mental health issues for students, as well as a notable trend of viewers seeking support on their channel. The new initiative is using their YouTube Live channel to land a powerful message about suicide prevention and the many ways students can seek help and support during exam period, supported by youth media brand VICE. McCann consulted with The Samaritans when developing the character’s story. Lofi study beats have become a YouTube phenomenon,…

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Nine out of ten us believe in reaching out with a brew, says Samaritans

Stuart Mitchell

This year the Samaritans undertook a campaign to turn Blue Monday (15 Jan) into Brew Monday by encouraging people to get together for a cup of tea and a chat on what has been dubbed the most difficult day of the year. They believe tea and talking is a great way to connect with people. Nine out of ten of those who responded to a YouGov survey commissioned for Brew Monday believe having a cuppa and a chat with someone who may be lonely is a good way of reaching…

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