Emergencies and Help

IN AN EMERGENCY
CALL: 999 or 112

Tell the operator which emergency service you need: Fire, Police, Ambulance, Cave Rescue, Mountain Rescue

For all non-emergencies call
0845 123 3333

CrimesStoppers
call anonymously with information about crime
0800 555 111

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OTHER EMERGENCY NUMBERS

Gas:
for gas emergencies call
0800 111 999

Electricity:
Emergency/loss of supply
0800 056 8090

Water:
Blocked drains/sewer enquiries
0845 7462200

Leakline (24hrs)
0800 330033

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EMOTIONAL SUPPORT

Samaritans
24 hr confidential emotional support for anyone in a crisis or feeling suicidal
08457 90 90 90

CareLine
Telephone counselling for the general public
0208 514 1177

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According to BT, Freefone numbers will not be listed on your phone bill.

HELPLINES

HEALTH

For confidential health advice and information, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, call NHS Direct on 0845 4647

Local Doctors/GPs/Health Centres

drug/alcohol problems

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CHILDREN, YOUNG PEOPLE, FAMILY

Childline
Helpline for children and young people up to the age of 18
Tel: 0800 1111

NSPCC
Freefone 0808 800 5000
Freetext 18001 0800 056 0566

Parentline Plus
Support and information for parents and anyone in a parenting role
Freefone 0800 800 2222

Social Care Emergency Duty Team
Tel: 01773 7282222

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MONEY AND DEBT

National Debtline
Help for anyone in debt or concerned that they might fall into debt
Freefone 0808 808 4000

Christians Against Poverty (Buxton) National debt counseling charity with over 150 UK centres. Free service offering hope and a solution to anyone in debt. website

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DOMESTIC ABUSE

Free confidential helpline
0800 328 1242
9:00am - 12:00 noon
Monday to Friday
(answer machine outside these hours)

Domestic Violence Helpline (24 hrs)
Freefone: 0808 2000 247

Women's Aid (Glossop)
Tel: 01457 56675
website

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OLDER PEOPLE

Age Concern information line
Free information on issue affecting older people
Freefone 0800 009966

Help the Aged Seniorline
Welfare benefits advice for older people
Tel: 0808 800 6565