Emergency Help

Immediate assistance available 24/7

If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, these numbers provide professional, confidential support at any time of day or night.

Immediate Danger

Someone is in immediate danger, seriously injured, or a crime is happening now

999

Emergency Services

Police, Ambulance, Fire, Coastguard

112

EU Emergency

Works anywhere in Europe

Silent Emergency: Can't speak? Call 999 and press 55 when prompted (mobile only)

If the perpetrator is a police officer or emergency service worker: You can still call 999. Ask to speak to a supervisor or contact the Independent Office for Police Conduct.

Child Protection

A child is missing, in immediate danger, or being harmed

0808 800 5000

NSPCC Helpline

24/7 child protection specialists

0800 1111

Childline

For children and young people

General enquiries

Barnardo's

Search local services online

For immediate danger: Call 999 first, then NSPCC for additional support

Sexual Assault & Rape

Professional, confidential support for survivors of sexual violence

0808 500 2222

Rape Crisis England & Wales

24/7 support line & online chat

08088 01 03 02

Rape Crisis Scotland

5pm-midnight daily

0800 0246 991

Rape Crisis Northern Ireland

Information & support line

0808 802 1414

Domestic & Sexual Abuse (NI)

24/7 helpline

Free, confidential support for anyone 16+ affected by sexual violence. Available 24/7.

Domestic Abuse

Support for anyone experiencing domestic violence or abuse

0808 2000 247

National Domestic Abuse (Women)

24/7 freephone helpline

0808 801 0327

Respect (Men)

Domestic abuse support

0800 970 2070

Scotland's Helpline

Domestic abuse & forced marriage

Important Information

All calls are free and can be made from any phone, including mobiles without credit.

You don't need to give your name - you can remain anonymous if you prefer.

All calls are confidential - trained professionals are there to listen without judgment.

Language support available - ask for an interpreter if English isn't your first language.

You are not alone. Help is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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