20 lives saved by Greater Anglia railway staff through suicide prevention training this year.

Greater Anglia railway staff have saved 20 lives this year through suicide prevention training provided by the Samaritans. In the past three years, 141 employees completed a one-day course focused on managing suicidal contacts and offering sensitive support. The company aims to increase trained staff and collaborates with the Samaritans and British Transport Police to prevent railway suicides. According to Georgia Payne, for every life lost, six are saved.

September 16, 2024
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