Safeguarding links

Below is a list of organisations and contacts, should you need further support.

NSPCC:
The UK’s leading children’s charity. They’ve been working to stop child abuse and neglect for over 140 years. The only UK children’s charity with statutory powers, which means they can take action to safeguard children at risk of abuse.
0808 800 5000

Childline:
Childline Is Here For You — Free and private service for young people. Online, on the phone, anytime. They are here to help you. Visit the Childline website now.
0800 1111

Stop It Now:
Anonymous helpline, email and chat services for anyone with concerns about child sexual abuse and how to prevent it. They can help you if you are worried about your own thoughts, feelings or behaviour, or with any concerns about another adult or young person.
0808 1000 900

NAPAC:
Supporting adults who have suffered childhood abuse.
0808 801 0331

Samaritans:
If you need someone to talk to, they listen. They won’t judge or tell you what to do.
116 123

Family Lives:
Family Lives provides targeted early intervention and crisis support to families.
0808 800 2222

National Domestic Abuse Helpline:
Are you experiencing domestic abuse? You are not alone.
0808 2000 247

First Light – Domestic Abuse Charity:
First Light is a leading charity supporting and empowering survivors of sexual violence, rape, sexual assault, sexual abuse, and domestic abuse.
0300 777 4777

Hourglass – Action on Elder Abuse:
The Hourglass mission is simple: end the harm, abuse and exploitation of older people in the UK.
080 8808 8141

For Emergency social care:

Local Authority Children’s Social Care
0300 1231 116

Local Authority Adult’s Social Care
0300 1234 131

If there is an immediate risk or danger, please call 999