Useful websites and services
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Please note: I endeavour to respond to messages within two working days. I cannot offer an immediate response to messages and am not a crisis service. If you are in crisis, feeling suicidal or having thoughts of self harm I recommended that you: 1- Contact your GP. You can find out where your GP is located here: 2- There are a number of phone lines that can help: Samaritans on 116 123 for 24-hour confidential emotional support Childline on 0800 11 11 for 24-hour confidential support to children and young people up to 18 years old. If you are based outside the UK, you can find local help via Befrienders Worldwide 3- Go to your nearest A&E and ask to be seen by the duty psychiatrist, who will be able to assess you and give you appropriate help. You can find out where your nearest A&E is located here 4- If you are concerned about an immediate risk of harm and you don't feel safe then phone 999 and ask for the police or ambulance service. Other support and useful information: Support for people at risk of harm: NSPCC Child Protection Helpline (24 hours) – to report or discuss concerns about a child’s welfare phone: 0808 800 5000, textphone: 0800 056 0566 or email: help@nspcc.org.uk Women's Aid - National charity supporting women and children experiencing domestic abuse National Domestic Violence Helpline – free 24 hour helpline 0808 2000 247 Online safety information: CEOP - Child Exploitation Online Protection works across the UK tackling child sex abuse and providing advice for parents, young people and children on online safety and an immediate reporting function. NSPCC Safe Networks – a joint NSPCC, Children England and the Child Accident Prevention Trust initiative which produces a wide range of resources. Get Safe Online – Easy to understand information on online safety Support for young people: Centre 33 - providing free counselling, information and advice to 13- 25 year olds in Cambridge and Ely Youngminds - Advice and advocacy for young people and parents on mental health and wellbeing The Mix - Advice and information for young people from YouthNet, a charity supporting young people Nathan Timothy Foundation: The Songwriting Charity - UK charity empowering young people's wellbeing through collaborative songwriting Coram Children’s Legal Centre – free legal information, advice and representation to children, young people, their families, carers and professionals, as well as training and consultancy on child law and children’s rights. Other support and useful information: Mind - Advice and information about mental health issues, local and national support BACP - British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. Further information and advice about counselling and psychotherapy. ACTO – The UK’s leading organisation for online therapy and supervision DISCLAIMER- These sites are owned by third parties. I am not responsible for their content |
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NB- I endeavour to respond to messages within two working days but cannot guarantee a response time. Please visit the links page if you need urgent help |