Small talk can save lives
Figures released by Network Rail show a 20% increase in the number of times the public has acted to prevent suicide in the rail environment.
Figures released by Network Rail show a 20% increase in the number of times the public has acted to prevent suicide in the rail environment.
Reading station hosted a ‘Brew Monday’ event in a bid to banish the January blues and reach out to anyone who may be lonely and in need of a cuppa and chat.
Jo Haining is a keen cyclist and proud member of #TeamSamaritans, having raised over £2,000 for Samaritans, taking part in Ride London.
In 2017 seven colleagues from Group Digital Railway did the Ride 100 cycle sportif for Samaritans. L to R is Martin Pluthero, Chris Wynne-Cowlin, Keith Farquason, Dan Moriarty
‘Brew Monday’ takes place on ‘Blue Monday’ – the third Monday of January, discussed in the media as the most difficult day of the year. Whilst there is a little science behind Blue Monday, the start of a new year is a difficult and lonely time for many.
Winner of the Samaritans Lifesaver award, Rizwan Javed, who works for MTR Crossrail, was presented with the award, which recognises people who have used their talking and listening skills to save lives, at the Rail Staff Awards at NEC in Birmingham.
The Office of Rail and Road’s York Office, held a “TEAm Talk” to discuss contributing to the Million Hour Challenge
Tony Brindley at Romford walked the line from Reading to Shenfield – over 70 milesand raised a total of £2,430 for Samaritans an amazing effort which came with its challenges.
In January we turned what is widely considered one of the most difficult days of the year, ‘Blue Monday’ (the third Monday in January), into Brew Monday!
We are looking for a talented individual/s with marketing/PR/communications experience to join this exciting project and help us reach out to rail colleagues. This would be a voluntary role that will take a few hours each month, can be done in your own time and from any location.
Over the years, East Midlands Trains employees have raised tens of thousands of pounds for Samaritans; from cycling to railtour based events, all in recognition of the great work Samaritans do to help reduce rail suicide and provide trauma support.