Do you need urgent help, when Student Services is closed?
Are you worried about yourself, a friend or a relative?
You do not need to be alone; there are places that can help.
Your first option may be to see your GP who will talk to you about what will be most helpful and can refer you to the appropriate source of support or to ring 111 for advice.
If it is an emergency, call the emergency services (dial 999 and ask for the police or ambulance service) or visit Accident and Emergency or a Police Station.
If it is a non-emergency, but you require police presence, call 101. Metropolitan Police website https://www.met.police.uk
If you need to raise a safety concern about a child or young person under 18 or up to 25 with a learning difficulty or disability, you can contact Social Services from the relevant local boroughs, the out of hours “Emergency Duty Team” number if after 5pm or one of the national helplines – the NSPCC or Crimestoppers.
The Metroplitan Police Website
- London Borough of Sutton
CFCS (Children’s First Contact Service)
Telephone: 020 8770 6001
Out of Hours: 020 8770 5000 x 9 and ask for Duty Social Worker
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Sutton Police: 020 8649 0729
- London Borough of Croydon
Telephone: 020 8726 6464
Out of Hours: 020 8726 6400 (24 hours)
Daytime Emergency Telephone: 020 8255 2888 (For immediate attention)
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Croydon Police: call 101
- London Borough of Merton
MASH (Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub)
Telephone: 020 8545 4226/4227
Out of Hours: 020 8770 5000
Fax:020 8545 4204
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New Malden Police: 020 7230 1212
- London Borough of Lambeth
Telephone: 0207 926 3100
Out of Hours: Tel: 0207 926 5555
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Brixton Police: 020 8649 2025
For any other boroughs, Google the name of the borough and MASH. Contact details will appear.
- London Borough of Kingston and Richmond
(Achieving for Children)
Kingston/Richmond: 101
Telephone: 0208 547 5008
Out of Hours: 0208 770 5000
Kingston: 020 8547 5000
Richmond: 020 8770 5000
- London Borough of Wandsworth
Telephone: 020 8871 6622
Out of Hours: Tel: 0208 871 6000
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Wandsworth Police: 101
- London Borough of Hounslow
Telephone: 020 8583 6600
Out of Hours: Tel: 020 8583 2222
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Hounslow Police: 101
Crimestoppers
Report Crime Anonymously: 0800 555 111NSPCC Helpline (national) Freephone Child Protection: 0808 800 5000
- Helpful Resources
SUPPORTLINE
Support for children, young adults and adults including those affected by sexual, emotional and physical abuse.
01708 765200
www.supportline.org.ukNSPCC
Help for adults concerned about a child.
0808 800 5000Childline
Line for children to talk about anything. No problem is too big or too small.
0800 1111Mind- Crisis Messenger
(Text YM to 85258)
The Construction Industry- Helpline
(0345 605 1956)
PAPYRUS / Helpline UK
National charity dedicated to the prevention of young suicide.
(0800 068 41 41)
LEARNING DISABILITY
Challenging Behaviour Foundation
For families & professionals caring for children & adults with severe learning disabilities & challenging behaviour .
0300 666 0126National Autistic Society
For impartial, confidential advice and support on autism for anyone affected by, or researching autism.
0808 800 4104SEXUAL ABUSE
The Survivors Trust
Support & advice for anyone who has experienced rape or sexual abuse.
0808 801 0818
www.thesurvivorstrust.orgMOSAC (Mothers of Sexually Abused Children)
Supporting all non-abusing parents and carers whose children have been sexually abused.
0800 980 1958
www.mosac.org.ukNational Association for People Abused in Childhood (NAPAC)
Support line for adults who have suffered any type of abuse in childhood.
0808 801 0331
www.napac.org.ukELDER ABUSE
Action on Elder Abuse
Help and advice on all aspects of elder abuse.
080 8808 8141National Dementia Helpline
Information, support and advice about dementia.
03002221122Domestic abuse
National Domestic Violence Helpline
Freephone 24hr national domestic violence helpline.
0808 2000 247ABUSE IN SPORT
NSPCC dedicated footballers hotline
Free helpline for adults who experiences sexual abuse as a young footballer.
0800 023 2642MENTAL HEALTH
Thinkaction
Support for people with mild to severe mental health difficulties.
0300 012 0012Mind infoline
Information on mental health and where to get help.
0300 123 3393ADDICTION
Drinkline
A free helpline for people concerned about their drinking, or someone else’s.
0300 123 1110FRANK
Friendly, confidential advice about drugs and drug use.
0300 123 6600ADVOCACY
POhWER
Information, advice, support and advocacy services in England – to help your voice be heard.
0300 456 2370OTHER
Victim support
For anyone affected by crime in England or Wales.
0808 1689111Samaritans
Emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of distress, despair or suicide.
08457 90 90 90 (24hrs) or use the Free Line 116123Stop Hate Crime
Reporting + support for victims, witnesses & third parties.
0800 138 1625
