Useful Links

Below is a list of links for organisations, services and charities, which may useful to you or someone you know. Where possible I have included phone numbers, otherwise you can click on the link to each website. If you would like any further information, please do not hesitate to contact me.

In a Crisis

The Emergency Services

If you or somebody you know is in immediate danger, at risk or a victim of a crime, call 999.

If you are concerned about a medical issue which is not an emergency, please call the NHS non-emergency number, 111.

The Samaritans

You can contact The Samaritans 24 hours a day, 360 days a year. You can call them at any time to talk about anything that is getting to you.

http://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help-you/contact-us

MIND

MIND provides advice and support for anyone experiencing a mental health problem. Their mission statement is: “We won’t give up until everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets support and respect.” Call 0300 123 3393 or visit http://www.mind.org.uk/

Childline

Childline run a 24 hour telephone and online service for young people in the UK. The number is free to call and you will reach somebody who can offer you confidential support. The number is 0800 1111 or you can visit the website https://childline.org.uk/get-support/contacting-childline/

The NSPCC

The NSPCC Helpline is available online or by phone and is open 24 hours a day. https://www.nspcc.org.uk/services-and-resources/nspcc-helpline/ The helpline offers help, advice and support to those who are concerned about the welfare and safety of children. If you have any concerns about a child or young person, please call the NSPCC on 0808 800 5000, text 88858 or email help@nspcc.org.uk.

Victim Support

Victim Support offers support for those who have been affected by crime or traumatic events. Call 0808 16 89 111 or visit https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/

Other Charities and Support

Cruse Bereavement Care

Cruse offers support, advice and information for adults and children where somebody has died. Call 0808 808 1677 or visit http://www.cruse.org.uk/

Harmless

Cruse offers support, advice and information for adults and children where somebody has died. Call 0808 808 1677 or visit http://www.cruse.org.uk/

Relate

Relate is the largest UK provider of relationship counselling, family counselling and sex therapy. Call 0300 100 1234 or visit https://www.relate.org.uk/

Age UK

Age UK offers support, advice and companionship for older people who need it most. Call Age UK on 0800 169 8787 or visit http://www.ageuk.org.uk/

Macmillan

Macmillan offers support, information and guidance for those who have been diagnosed with cancer and their families and loved ones. Call 0808 808 0000 or visit https://www.macmillan.org.uk/