Helplines

"Helping hands are better than praying lips"

If you are worried about a child, or if you are the child, you are not alone, do not hesitate to call any of these help lines:

NSPCC

To report a concern or to get advice and support, this is a free service which is open 24 hours a week, every day.
Telephone: 0808 800 5000
Webpage: www.nspcc.org.uk
Email: help@nspcc.org.uk

ChildLine

This is a confidential telephone counselling service for children about any issue, including child abuse. The number is 24 hours.
Telephone: 0800 1111
Webpage: www.childline.org.uk

Kidscape

This website offers advice over advice for parents or carers that have concerns about bullying at school and/or child sexual abuse.
Telephone: 08451 205 204
Webpage: www.kidscape.org.uk

YoungMinds

This website deals with all issues that are affecting the emotional and mental wellbeing of children and young people, and empowering their parents and carers.
Telephone (for parents and carers): 0808 802 5544
Email: Enquiries@youngminds.org.uk
Webpage: www.youngminds.org.uk