Information for young people
- Childline - telephone helpline for children and young people
- NSPCC - National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children
- NSPCC - Asian Child Protection Helpline (other languages available)
- Connexions Direct - info, advice and support for 13 to 19 year olds
- Get Connected - an agency that will find somebody who can help you whatever the problem
- Kidscape - advice on bullying and keeping safe
- Bullying Online -information and advice on bullying
Childline
Childline is a telephone helpline for children and young people.
It’s free and you can phone Childline any time, day or night.
You can also write and you do not need a stamp.
There is a special number for deaf children and those who cannot use a regular phone
tel: 0800 400 222.
otherwise
tel: 0800 1111
website: www.childline.org.uk/
Write to Childline at:
Childline Midlands and East Anglia
Freepost 1111
Birmingham
B16 9BR
NSPCC - National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children
NSPCC Child Protection Helpline 0808 800 5000
website:www.nspcc.org.uk
www.worriedneed2talk.org.uk
email:help@nspcc.org.uk
NSPCC Asian Child Protection Helpline
(Open 11 am to 7pm Monday to Friday) Free
You can contact any time day or night if you are worried about abuse. It is free to call.
They will listen and give advice and support.
Other languages:
| Facility | Telephone number |
|---|---|
| Bengali speaking adviser | 0800 096 7714 |
| Gujarati speaking adviser | 0800 096 7715 |
| Hindi speaking adviser | 0800 096 7716 |
| Punjabi speaking adviser | 0800 096 7717 |
| Urdu speaking adviser | 0800 096 7718 |
| English speaking Asian adviser | 0800 096 7719 |
| Textphone for people who are deaf or hard of hearing | 0808 100 1033 |
Connexions Direct
Connexions provides confidential information, advice and support to young people aged 13 to 19 by phone, e-mail, web chat and text messages. The website includes information on education, careers, health and relationships.
tel: free 080 800 13219 - (Open 8am to 2am everyday)
text: 07766 413 219
textphone: 08000 688 336
website: www.connexions-direct.com
Get Connected
Get Connected will find the best place in the UK that can help you whatever the problem. The helpline can also provide a free connection to the most appropriate service
Tel: 0808 808 4994 - Free to call (Open 9am to 5pm everyday)
Website www.getconnected.org.uk
Bullying
Kidscape
Kidscape is a children’s charity and has a website for young people that gives practical advice on bullying and keeping safe.
website: www.kidscape.org.uk
Bullying Online
This website offers advice and information on bullying.
email: help@bullying.co.uk
website: www.bullying.co.uk