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FAMILY
Family Lives, formerly called 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.familylives.org.uk
HEALTH
NHS 111. is a new service to make it easier for
you to access local NHS healthcare services. You
can call 111 when you need medical help fast
but it’s not a 999 emergency. NHS 111 is a fast
and easy way to get the right help, whatever the
time. NHS 111 is available 24 hours a day, 365
days a year. Call 111 free from landlines and
mobile phones www.nhs.uk/111
Gamcare. Support for people with Gambling
problems. 0808 8020 133
www.gamcare.org.uk
AgeUK formerly Age Concern.
Telephone service for older people, their families
and people working with them. 0800 169 6565
www.ageuk.org.uk
pregnancy
British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS).
Expert information and comment on abortion,
emergency contraception, vasectomy, female
sterilisation and more. Call 03457 30 40 30
Outside UK
+ 44 1789 508 211 www.bpas.org
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 AdviCE
UK Border Agency Home Office
For advice on British Immigration Controls. Call
0870 606 7766
www.gov.uk/government/organisation/uk
visa-and-immigration
Legal
Accident Line. For people who have suffered
an injury in an accident. Will refer on to local
solicitors if appropriate.
Call 0800 19 29 39
www.accidentlinedirect.co.uk
Missing persons
Missing People. Counselling, listening and
practical support for anyone missing relatives or
immediate family members.
Freephone 116 000
www.missingpeople.org.uk
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
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 Force a new programme designed to
improve the financial capabilities of members of
the Armed Forces.
www.moneyforce.org.uk provides easy to
digest Armed Forces specific information to help
plan their finances.
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 8025433
www.lifecharity.org.uk/home
Rape and sexual abuse Helpline for
women and girls who have been raped or sexually
assaulted www.rasasc-guildford.org
Helpline 0808 802 9999
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.citizensadvice.org.uk
Victim Support
Victim Support. Practical advice for anyone
affected by crime. www.victimsupport.org.uk
Call 0845 3030 900 National
0845 6039213 for Scotland
Important Numbers & Services
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