Samaritans

Today is Uni Mental Health Day. 🎓 University is full of new experiences, adventures, and opportunities for growth. But it can also feel overwhelming. Let's take a moment today to remind the students in our lives that they're not alone. Here are some things you could do to show your support: 🔁 Share this post. 🧠 Comment your top tip for looking after your mental health. 💬 If you know someone at university, send them a message checking in. ☎ Remind them we're here to listen for free, 24 hours a day, on 116 123. Your actions could make a big difference.

How do you support someone at work when they’re going through a tough time? Sometimes, a simple gesture – like checking in over a coffee, lending a hand with their workload, or simply being there to listen – can make a big difference. Or perhaps a teammate once supported you in a way that truly made a difference. Maybe they helped you feel connected again after feeling isolated, or offered a small act of kindness that comforted you on a really bad day. Whatever it may be, we’d love to hear from you. Let us know in the comments below 👇

Did you know you already have a life-saving kit available to you 24/7? Your words. Let’s unpack this together and find out how starting a conversation can help save someone’s life. 🧰 What do you find most helpful when supporting others? #SmallTalkSavesLives

This week we launched the 'Power of Words' exhibition as part of our Small Talk Saves Lives campaign. 💬 Artist, Chris Bishop has helped bring the campaign to life with a series of portraits of our storytellers Claire, Gary and Don, who all used the power of words to save a life. See it for yourself until 4 April. 👇 📍 London Bridge Station 📸 Tag us in your photos and use #SmallTalkSavesLives 💚 Find out more. https://bit.ly/4i7UhUC

"There was a completely different outcome that day, because he took the time to just come and talk to me." A little small talk can be all it takes to interrupt someone's suicidal thoughts. Watch Charlotte and Dave's story to learn how. 💚 https://bit.ly/41zSulu #SmallTalkSavesLives

Bramah HR and Safeguarding Collaborates with Samaritans to Achieve Landmark Certification Bramah HR and Safeguarding, independent consultants, are thrilled to announce a significant milestone in our collaboration with the Samaritans. We have successfully benchmarked their systems against the British Standards Institute PAS 5222 and are proud to confirm their compliance, earning the prestigious certification for Safeguarding Children in Out of School Settings. This achievement marks the Samaritans as the first charity to receive this certification. This landmark certification underscores the Samaritans' unwavering commitment to upholding the highest standards of safety and protection within their operations. By meeting the rigorous requirements of PAS 5222, the Samaritans have demonstrated their dedication to creating a secure environment for children in out-of-school settings. "We are incredibly proud to have supported the Samaritans in achieving this certification. This accomplishment reflects our shared commitment to safeguarding and protecting children, ensuring their well-being in all settings. The importance of independent scrutiny cannot be overstated, as it provides objective assessments of the Samaritans' safeguarding practices."said Mark Bramah (Sponsor of PAS 5222) at Bramah HR and Safeguarding. The PAS 5222 certification is a testament to the Samaritans' proactive approach to safeguarding and their continuous efforts to enhance their practices. This achievement sets a new benchmark for charities and organisations working with children, inspiring others to prioritise safety and protection. Take a look at the full press release here; https://lnkd.in/esDBw8aw.. For more information on certification, please contact: Mark Bramah MSc Criminology and Criminal Justice, FCMI - Mark@bramahhr.com #childsafeguarding #BSIPAS5222 #samaritans #childprotection #communitysafety

It all starts with small talk. A simple 'Hey, are you alright?' can be all it takes to interrupt someone's suicidal thoughts. Join us in creating a community of small talkers! Let's move from bystanding, to standing by and offering support 💬 #SmallTalkSavesLives

Your words are a life-saving kit. If you see someone who doesn’t look OK, a little small talk could save their life. Anyone can do it. Find out more. https://bit.ly/31zOPTZ #SmallTalkSavesLives

An important reminder this Self-harm Awareness Day 👇 You can speak to us if: - You’re having thoughts of harming yourself - You’re trying to distract yourself from self-harming - You have self-harmed We’re here to listen, whatever you’re dealing with at the moment. 📱 116 123

Today is Self-Harm Awareness Day. Understanding how to have conversations about self-harm is really important in reducing the stigma that can be a huge barrier to people opening up and getting support with it. We know lots of people find it difficult to know the right thing to say if someone they care about is self-harming, so we’ve teamed up with our friend Dr Amir Khan to share some tips to help you have that conversation. If you or someone you care about is struggling with self-harm and you need someone to listen, we're here on 116 123.