Samaritans: Closures
Lords · Question HL10026 · Tabled 1 Sep 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record
Answered 10 Sep 2025
Question
Asked by Lord Oates
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the impact of the proposed closure of at least half of the Samaritans branches on efforts to reduce suicide rates in the UK.
Answer
Answered by Baroness Merron, 10 Sep 2025
We have made no such assessment. The decision to close some of their branches is a matter for Samaritans.We engage with Samaritans and other voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations closely and will continue to work with them in their imp...