In the event that you need any help or assistance whilst our office is closed over the Christmas period, please find below a list of useful contacts.
We very much hope you have a peaceful Christmas and New Year and will be open again on 4th January 2021.
Catherine and Team
COVID-19 GUIDANCE
For the latest up to date Government guidance and support on Covid-19 visit: www.gov.uk/coronavirus
HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE:
NHS 111
111 is free to call from landlines and mobiles. Dial 111 from your phone. https://111.nhs.uk/
NHS Mental Health Crisis Teams
0303 123 1146 available 24 hours a day
Northumberland Women’s Refuge
01670 820199
Samaritans
https://www.samaritans.org/branches/
Telephone: 116 123 (this number is free to call and will not show on your phone bill) or email [email protected]
Childline (for under 19s)
Telephone: 0800 1111 – 24 hours a day. This number is free and will not show on a phone bill.
MIND
Telephone: 0300 123 3393 https://www.mind.org.uk/
National Domestic Abuse Helpline (women only)
Freephone: 0808 2000 247
http://www.nationaldomesticviolencehelpline.org.uk/
Men’s Advice Line for Domestic Abuse
Freephone: 0808 801 0327
http://www.mensadviceline.org.uk/
CALM – The Campaign Against Living Miserably
Age UK
Telephone: 01204 382411 https://www.ageuk.org.uk/newcastle/
The Silver Line – help for older people
24 hours a day, every day of the year: 0800 4 70 80 90
Anxiety UK
Glide
https://glidegroup.co.uk/remote-working-a-practical-safety-guide-for-businesses#mental
Telephone: Sarah Wiper on 01204 663059
Beat Eating Disorders
Adult Helpline: 0808 801 0677
Studentline: 0808 801 0811
Youthline: 0808 801 0711
www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk
Anorexia & Bulimia Care
Helpline: 03000 11 12 13
www.anorexiabulimiacare.org.uk/
PAPYRUS
A voluntary organisation supporting teenagers and young adults who are feeling suicidal.
Tel: 0800 068 41 41
Students Against Depression
The Sanctuary
Tel: 0300 003 7029
HOUSING AND ENVIRONMENT:
Newcastle City Council
General number – 0191 278 7878
24 hours a day for urgent services such as out-of-hours social work, environmental health emergencies and urgent repairs to your council home.
Your Homes Newcastle
0191 278 8600 – available 24 hours a day
Citizens’ Advice
Impartial advice on rights and responsibilities across the UK. Tel: 0300 330 9071
Shelter
https://england.shelter.org.uk/get_help/local_services/newcastle
Telephone: 0344 515 1640
Streetlink – assistance for rough sleepers
0300 500 0914.