Tag Archives: Samaritans

The power of a simple human connection

The power of a simple human connection

On 25th November The Silver Line celebrates its fifth birthday. In just five years, this confidential, 24-hour helpline for vulnerable and isolated older people, open every single day and night of the ...
Samaritans: there to listen, 24/7

Samaritans: there to listen, 24/7

In 1938 Chad Varah was a vicar in central London. The first funeral he conducted was for a 14 year old girl. On starting her period, the girl believed she had a sexually transmitted disease and, with ...