Banbury Samaritans

Victoria with the Banbury Samaritans

I had a really insightful meeting with the team at Banbury Samaritans last week.

Manager Hannah Swirsky and her team provide safe, around the clock support for those in need. We discussed their efforts to increase awareness of their services within rural communities, supported by the NFU, which is an excellent initiative. Across the UK, volunteers respond to a call for help every 10 seconds.

I was particularly interested to learn more about their online chat for the hard of hearing. This is an important step towards inclusivity, making sure everyone can access support.

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