Samaritans to extend help for frontline health and care workers

Samaritans to extend help for frontline health and care workers More than 20,000 health and care workers have contacted the charity’s helplines since Covid started spreading last spring, and the Department of Health and Social Care has agreed to extend funding for a dedicated line until at least September.

The Samaritans’ dedicated helpline for NHS and social care workers in England is 0800 069 6222; the number in Wales is 0800 585 0555. The Guardian

See also:

• NHS workers' mental health needs protecting Metro