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FAMILY Parentline Plus. A free 24 hour telephone helpline for the parents and carers of children on 0808 800 2222 or visit the website on
www.parentlineplus.org.uk
HEALTH NHS Direct. Provides information on NHS services, coping with illnesses and treatments. Provides information about support groups and helplines including mental health, sexual health and those providing information relating to pregnancy/ abortion. Call 0845 4647
www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk
HOME-START Home-start is a voluntary organisation in which volunteers offer regular support, friendship and practical help to young families under stress in their own homes. Call 0800 0686 368
www.home-start.org.uk
Immigration Advisory Service. Advice, assistance, legal representation for people who encounter problems with British immigration controls 020 7967 1200
www.iasuk.org Legal Accident Line. For people who have suffered an injury in an accident. Will refer on to local solicitors if appropriate. Call free on 0800 19 29 39
www.accidentlinedirect.co.uk
LESBIAN AND GAY Lesbian and Gay Switchboard. For anyone who needs support or information about homosexuality 01237 204050 every day from 1700 hrs
www.switchboard.org.uk
LAGER. Lesbian and Gay Employment Rights. Provides support/advice to those experiencing discrimination at work. 020 7704 2205 020 7704 8066
MISSING PERSONS Missing People. Counselling, listening and practical support for anyone missing relatives or immediate family members. Call free on 0500 700 700 from overseas +44 (0) 2083 92 4545
www.missingpersons.org
Message Home Service. Enables people to record a free, confidential message for families or friends which will be passed on. Call free on 0800 700 740
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MONEY National Debtline. Help for anyone in debt or concerned they may fall into debt. 0808 808 4000 local call rate.
www.nationaldebtline.co.uk Money Worries visit
moneyworries.org.uk or call 0800 591 084
Gamcare. Support for people with Gambling problems. 0845 6000 133 - 020 7801 7000
www.gamcare.org.uk
OLDER PEOPLE Seniorline. Information service for senior citizens, their relatives, carers, friends. Call 0808 800 6565
Age Concern. Telephone service for older people, their families and people working with them. 0800 00 99 66
www.ageconcern.org.uk
PREGNANCY British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS). Expert information and comment on abortion, emergency contraception, vasectomy, female sterilisation and more. Call 08457 30 40 30 Outside UK + 44 (0) 1214507700
MARIE STOPES INTERNATIONAL Specialist sexual health help & advice. Counselling, abortion, contraception, sterilisation and vasectomy 0845 300 80 90 – 24 hrs
LIFE Information, support and confidential counselling for crisis pregnancy and for those suffering following abortion. Call 0800 915 4600 or Text to Talk 07786 200 330
www.lifeuk.org
RAPE AND SEXUAL ABUSE Helpline for women and girls who have been raped or sexually assaulted Helpline 0208 683 3300/020 7610 4345 Survivors UK supports and provides resources for men who have experienced any form of sexual violence. Call 0845 122 1201
www.survivorsuk.org
SOCIAL WELFARE Shelter. Helpline for anyone facing a housing emergency. Call 0808 800 4444
www.shelter.org.uk
Citizens Advice Bureau Please refer to alphabetical listing in Business and services.
www.citzensadvice.org.uk
VICTIM SUPPORT Victim Support. Practical advice for anyone affected by crime. Call 0845 3030 900 National 0845 6039213 for Scotland
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