We all get overwhelmed and need help occasionally. Sometimes it’s easier to reach out and talk to a stranger. Below is a list of useful contact numbers, charities and places that offer support.
USEFUL CONTACTS:
Police Emergency Number: 999
Police non-emergency number: 101
Social Care helpline: 0300 123 6720
– or out of hours 0300 123 6722
Crime Stoppers: 0800 555 111
Anti-Terrorism Hotline: 0800 789 321
Mercuri DSO: 07552 529 792
24-hour National Domestic Violence Freephone Helpline: 0808 2000 247
Shelter Helpline (not 24 hours): 0808 800 4444
SIGNPOSTING & SUPPORT:
Learning Disability – MENCAP
LGBT+ Domestic Abuse and Violence – Galop
Domestic Abuse – Safe Lives / National Domestic Abuse Helpline
Male victims of domestic abuse – Respect – Men’s Advice Line UK
Support for under 25’s – The Mix
Mental Illness – SANE
Housing advice and homelessness – Shelter
Eating disorders – Beat
Money advice – Money Helper
LINKS:
For local adult safeguarding information and support’ Google
Search: ‘Local Adults Safeguarding Board’ followed by your location
National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC): www.nspcc.org.uk
E-learning package for PREVENT – https://www.elearning.prevent.homeoffice.gov.uk/edu/screen2.html
Complying with your PREVENT duty –
http://preventforfeandtraining.org.uk/home/leaders-and-managers/