Brew Monday 2022
At Samaritans they know there’s no such thing as ‘Blue Monday’ – feeling low isn’t just something that happens on Mondays or in January.
At Samaritans they know there’s no such thing as ‘Blue Monday’ – feeling low isn’t just something that happens on Mondays or in January.
Last Christmas Samaritans responded to 252,522 calls for help over the festive period across the UK and ROI. On Christma...
Over 16,000 people from across the rail industry came together for this year’s Rail Wellbeing Live on 17 & 18 November.
Volunteers Week takes place from 1st - 7th June. Volunteers Week is a time to say Thanks for the contribution million...
Many of us may have struggled during these uncertain times. That’s why we’re encouraging you to get closer to nature...
This March the Million Hour Challenge, reached its two-year milestone.
In partnership with the Institute for Volunteer Research (IVR) at the University of East Anglia, we’re asking rail in...
Last year Samaritans volunteers answered 10,050 calls for help on Christmas day.
The rail industry is taking great strides in supporting your mental health and wellbeing and there are some great new initiatives recently launched for you and your colleagues.
On 29 June, RAIL hosted their first webinar focused on ‘Supporting each other: Mental health and the railway’, feat...
Samarathon is the virtual marathon that’s run around your life and it is back for its second year. You don’t need to be a marathon runner to take part and you can complete it individually or as part of a team.
The coronavirus outbreak is affecting the way many of us live our lives, and it’s normal that this will affect people’s mental health. Samaritans has created a dedicated page providing guidance around mental health, which is being kept updated with helpful articles and resources as they are published.
The outbreak of Coronavirus and the affects it has had on our mental health means the Samaritans helpline is needed now more than ever. Samaritans is working hard to be there day and night for those struggling to cope, and their helpline is feeling the pressure.
Getting active can be great for mental wellbeing. That's why Samaritans have launched samarathon in time for Menta...
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!
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.