Useful Contacts

  British Red Cross Support Line - 

0808 196 3651 open daily from 10 am to 6 pm. 

redcross.org.uk/coronavirus-support-line

If you are feeling lonely or worried or finding life difficult in any way do not hesitate to phone for a chat, help or advice. 

We're waiting for your call. Whatever you're going through, a Samaritan will face it with you. We're here 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. 

Call free 116 123 or email Jo@Samaritans.org 

 Every seven seconds, we respond to a call for help. No judgement. No pressure. We're here for anyone who needs someone. 

 Never get lost again. The simplest way to talk about location Street addresses weren’t designed for 2021. They aren’t accurate enough to specify precise locations, such as building entrances, and don’t exist for parks and many rural areas. This makes it hard to find places and prevents people from describing exactly where help is needed in an emergency.

  Your electricity network distributor looks after your electricity supply. If there’s an electrical emergency or power outage at your home, simply call  105  from your mobile or landline and the telephone service will automatically direct you to the network distributor's emergency number for your area. Calls to this service are free of charge. 

  If you smell gas, call the gas emergency number on 0800 111 999. 

Issues such as carbon monoxide poisoning can be fatal but many people are not aware of the warning signs, particularly older people, who may put flu-like symptoms or simply feeling drowsy down to old age. 

Action Fraud is the UK’s national reporting centre for fraud and cybercrime where you should report fraud if you have been scammed, defrauded or experienced cyber crime in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. 

https://www.actionfraud.police.uk/

We’re an independent charity that gives people the power to speak up and stop crime – 100% anonymously. Find out more. 

https://crimestoppers-uk.org/

 We never ask for your personal information and do not track your device. Call us or fill in our anonymous online form. 

    Everything we do protects children today and prevents abuse tomorrow, to transform society for every childhood.

That’s why we’re here and that’s what drives all of our work. But it’s only possible with your support.

https://www.nspcc.org.uk/

We can help you make choices about treatment, understand your rights or get the right support.

This is a mental health emergency

The coronavirus pandemic is having a huge impact on our mental health. Help us be there for everyone who needs us at this crucial time.

Are you experiencing domestic abuse?

You are not alone.

 As an independent charity, we work towards a world where people affected by crime or traumatic events get the support they need and the respect they deserve. We help people feel safer and find the strength to move beyond crime. Our support is free, confidential and tailored to your needs. 

Grief is a natural process, but it can be devastating. We are here to support you after the death of someone close. 

You are not alone. We're here to support you.

https://www.cruse.org.uk/