NTAR Apprentice Wellbeing Newsletter - Samaritans - Who are they?
The Samaritans are a UK based charity that offer free and confidential emotional support for anyone struggling with mental health and suicide. Their mission is to decrease the amount of people who die by suicide. They offer 24/7 support with trained professionals for a non-judgemental service.
Rail Industry Suicide Prevention Programme
Samaritans work with Network Rail and other companies to reduce suicide on the railways. Some of its achievements are listed below:
Training - Trained over 32,000 rail staff in Samaritans’ suicide prevention and trauma awareness courses
Campaigning - Delivered the multi-award winning campaign ‘Small Talk Saves Lives’
Engagement - Increased engagement from train operating companies across England, Scotland, and Wales year-on-year
If you would like to read their study on Mental Health and wellbeing support for the rail industry, please use the link below:
How to contact
There are multiple different ways to reach out to them:
Helpline - Call 116 123 to speak to a volunteer who will listen and will focus on your thoughts and feelings
Face-to-face - Using the link https://www.samaritans.org/branches/you can find a branch near you for safe, in-person environment to discuss, not only about yourself, but if you are worried about others too
NTAR Support Team
NTAR Safeguarding Hub: https://siemens.sharepoint.com/teams/Safeguarding
Your Programme Managers:
Mim Van Der Waal: mim.van_der_waal@siemens.com
Andy Womble: andrew.womble@siemens.com
Lauren Smith: lauren.smith@siemens.com
Safeguarding Team:
Oye Eneje: oyiego.eneje@siemens.com
Hayley Stapleton: hayley.stapleton@siemens.com
Fleur Kent: fleur.kent@siemens.com
Vicky Hughes: victoria.hughes@siemens.com
Who to contact if struggling:
At NTAR, Safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do. It’s about looking out for each other and ensuring that everyone feels safe, respected, and supported. We have our Safeguarding Knowledge Hub, which is your go to resource for everything related to staying safe and informed. You can meet your dedicated safeguarding team, learn how to report an issue, and find a range of helpful resources.