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One life lost to suicide is one too many
SALLY HALL
In April 2025, I lost my husband and best friend to poor mental health. Martin was a massive character with the biggest heart and was loved by everyone. I can’t even explain what me and the kids are going through right now.
We decided that we wanted to do something in Martin’s memory. We came up with all sorts, but then decided that me climbing a mountain or running a marathon isn’t our thing!!
The mental health services in the area are nothing but shocking. Mentell (who are amazing by the way) have a session once a week in Glossop, which is brilliant, but I really think there needs to be more!
I know how hard it is to get help. I literally tried everything apart from stand on my head for Martin. Every time I thought I was getting somewhere another door was slammed.
I unfortunately can’t bring Martin back – I wish I could, but I can try and make a difference, even if it helps just one person, because one life lost to suicide is one too many.
1978 – 2025
The Statistics
- 5656 suicides were registered in 2023*. This is 372 more than in 2022.The overall suicide rate was 11.2 per 100,000**, which is an increase on the previous year.
- The male suicide rate was 17.1 per 100,000**, compared to a female suicide rate of 5.6 per 100,000**.
- Males aged 45-49 years were found to have the highest suicide rate (25.3 per 100,000).
- There is regional variation in the suicide rates. The highest rate and biggest increase was in the North West (14.7 deaths per 100,000 people, compared with 12.5 deaths per 100,000 in 2022). The lowest rate was once again in London (7.3 per 100,000**).
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Get help
Please don’t suffer in silence. There are many organisations that can help 24 hours a day.
National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK
Offers a supportive listening service to anyone with thoughts of suicide.
You can call the National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK on 0800 689 5652 (6pm to midnight every day).
Samaritans
You can contact Samaritans 24 hours a day, 365 days a year:
Call 116 123 (free from any phone)
Call the Samaritans Welsh Language Line on 0808 164 0123 (7pm–11pm every day)
Email jo@samaritans.org (email responses may take several days)
Visit some branches in person
Samaritans is there for anyone who wants to talk.
Mind Support Line
Call Mind’s support line on 0300 102 1234.
This is a safe space for you to talk about your mental health. Our advisors are trained to listen to you and help you find specialist support if you need it.
We’re open 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday (except bank holidays).
SANEline
If you’re experiencing a mental health problem or supporting someone else, you can call SANEline on 0300 304 7000 (4.30pm–10pm every day).
Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)
You can call the CALM on 0800 58 58 58 (5pm–midnight every day) if you’re affected by suicide or suicidal thoughts. Or if you prefer not to speak on the phone, you could try the CALM webchat service.
Papyrus
If you’re under 35 and struggling with suicidal feelings, or concerned about a young person who might be struggling, you can call Papyrus HOPELINEUK on 0800 068 4141 (24 hours, 7 days a week), email pat@papyrus-uk.org or text 07786 209 697.
Switchboard
If you identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender, you can call Switchboard on 0300 330 0630 (10am–10pm every day), email chris@switchboard.lgbt or use their webchat service. Phone operators all identify as LGBT+.
C.A.L.L.
If you live in Wales, you can call the Community Advice and Listening Line (C.A.L.L.) on 0800 132 737 (open 24/7) or you can text ‘help’ followed by a question to 81066.
Get in touch
If you’d like to learn more about Martin’s Mission or how you can help, please get in touch.
Please note that we cannot provide mental health support via our website.
If you or anyone you know is in immediate crisis, please contact 999.
Links to support helplines and support groups can be found here.