Stephen joined Samaritans for a cup of tea in Parliament last week to hear about Samaritans’ suicide prevention work, and receive tips on how people can become better listeners.
The reception was part of Samaritans’ ‘Brew Monday’ fundraising initiative, encouraging supporters to come together over a cup of tea throughout February.
Stephen commented afterwards: ‘I was delighted to be able to join Samaritans last week, and I pay tribute to their work in suicide prevention. Their work and expertise is vital in a context where last year figures showed the UK suicide rate had hit a 16-year high.’