Life on the Line
A special report into the hundreds of lives lost on Britain's railways. We hear from drivers, family members and those trained to stop people trying to take their own lives.
Life on the Line: A special report into the hundreds of lives lost on Britain's railways each year. We hear from drivers, family members and those trained to stop people trying to take their own lives on the rail and tube networks. Plus exclusive access to the special taskforce which helps identify the unknown who die on the tracks.
From next year people across England and Wales will be able to check with police whether their new partners have a history of violence - it's called Clare's Law -- we'll speak to families directly affected and hear from people who've already taken part in pilot schemes.
Plus questions are asked about how much the authorities already knew about the women allegedly kept as slaves in London for 30 years.
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Warren Aspinall on how he nearly took his own life
Duration: 04:23
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Rail worker talked a teenager out of taking his life
Duration: 03:18
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Train drivers on how rail suicides have affected them
Duration: 01:20
Supporting organisations
SAMARITANS:
Samaritans is available for anyone struggling to cope round the clock, every single day of the year. They provide a safe place to talk where calls are completely confidential. Get in touch by phone or email or find the details for the local branch online. Phone: 08457 90 90 90 Email: jo@samaritans.org听
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PAPYRUS and HOPELineUK:
If you鈥檙e a young person and you鈥檙e considering suicide, or you feel depressed or like you鈥檙e not coping with life, HOPELineUK, provided by the organisation PAPYRUS, is a confidential helpline service staffed by trained professionals who can give support, practical advice and information. PAPYRUS can also offer help and advice if you鈥檙e concerned about someone you know. Helpline: 0800 068 41 41 Email pat@papyrus-uk.org听Text 07786 209 697
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CALM, the campaign against living miserably is a charity aimed at preventing male suicide in the UK. Calls to their helpline are anonymous, confidential, free from a landline and will not appear on itemised bills. Helpline: 0800 58 58 58 (daily 5pm-midnight)
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Lifeline is the crisis response counselling helpline for people suffering distress or despair in Northern Ireland. Whatever your age or circumstances if you or someone you know are suffering, Lifeline is there to help. For immediate support call freephone 0808 808 8000 in confidence, 24 hours a day.
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ZEST is an organisation dealing with problems which lead to suicidal behaviour and self-harm. Phone: 028 71 266 999
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Breathing Space is a free, confidential phone and web based service for people in Scotland experiencing low mood, depression or anxiety. They are there in times of difficulty to provide a safe and supportive space by listening, offering advice and information. If you think you need Breathing Space call 0800 83 85 87 (6pm til 2am Monday to Thursday and 24 hours at the weekend).听 A BSL service is also available via the website.
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Community Advice & Listening Line offers emotional support and information/literature on mental health and related matters to the people of Wales. Anyone concerned about their own mental health or that of a relative or friend can access the service. The C.A.L.L. Helpline offers a confidential listening and support service.
Freephone: 0800 132 737, or text "help" to 81066.
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Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide exists to meet the needs and break the isolation of those bereaved by the suicide of a close relative or friend.
Phone: 0844 561 6855 (daily 9am - 9pm)
Broadcast
- Mon 25 Nov 2013 10:0091热爆 Radio 5 Live