Mental health

Samaritans Brew Monday illustration by James Norbury

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Samaritans Brew Monday returns to station concourses

Samaritans volunteers joined Network Rail and train operating company staff on January 17 to hold the first ‘Brew Monday’ station outreach events in two years

18 Jan

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RSSB reveals effect of pandemic on front-line staff

The Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) has called for better targeting of support for rail workers needing help with mental health issues.

29 Nov

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Companies can make a difference to mental wellbeing

Supporting the physical - and especially mental - health of railway colleagues represents an “extraordinary opportunity for our industry”

28 Oct

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Rail staff encouraged to join the Million Hour Challenge

“I’ve seen and felt the impact of suicide on a personal level and understand the importance of the work the Samaritans does," - Ian Prosser CBE

23 Mar

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‘Brew Monday’ goes virtual as rail industry supports mental wellbeing

Rail industry continues support for mental health by taking part in first ever virtual 'Brew Monday'

18 Jan

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Mick Cash: “When you’re feeling down, talk to someone”

Outgoing RMT General Secretary opens up about his mental health

10 Nov

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GTR first operator to appoint Suicide Prevention Manager

Messages including: ‘It’s OK not to be OK, ‘We’re with You’ and ‘Don’t suffer in silence’ unveiled at four GTR stations to show support for passengers and staff

10 Sept

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RAIL webinar aids mental health and wellbeing

“There has never been a more important time than now to talk openly and honestly about how we’re feeling” - Rail Minister tells RAIL's mental health webinar

6 Jul

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