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Ambulance callouts to suicide and self-harm incidents up by fifth in a year

  • Ambulance responses to suicide attempts and self-harm incidents rose by over a fifth in a year, according to the Samaritans.
  • In 2024, there were 182,659 incidents responded to, an increase from 150,516 in 2023, marking a 21% rise.
  • The Samaritans called for national training standards for emergency workers dealing with suicide-related situations.
  • A Department of Health spokesperson stated that they are committed to improving mental health training and support for healthcare professionals over the next decade.
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Ambulance callouts to suicide and self-harm incidents up by fifth in a year

The Samaritans said the Government must set a standard of suicide prevention training and wellbeing support for all emergency workers.

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The Independent broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Wednesday, September 24, 2025.
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