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
- Think you know - Information on how to use the internet, mobiles etc. safely
- Helplines - A range of helplines to report issues or to receive advice
- Anti bullying leaflet - Information on how to deal with bullying
Helplines
Childline (0800 1111)
Childline is the free, 24-hour helpline for children and young people in the UK. Children and young people can call about any problem, any time-day or night
NSPCC Helpline (0808 800 5000) or textphone 0800 0560566
Calls are free unless you call from a mobile phone. The lines are open 24 hours, 7 days a week. There's also a textphone service for anyone with hearing difficulties on 0800 0560566
Swimline (0808 1004001 or 0800 7317466)
This is a number to call if you have experienced problems with or have concerns over a swimming club.
Football Association Child Protection Helpline (0808 7317466)
This is a number to call if you have experienced problems with or have concerns over a football club.
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/ (a lot of information on a wide range of topics afffecting young people)
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
Visit the website to download leaflets for parents and carers about internet safety, protecting children at home, pre-natal tips and travelling with children.
There is also advice for young people about bullying and running away.
If you are aged 12-16 and need advice or information about a problem, take a look at www.achancetotalk.com
It brings you confidential on-line advice, including 'real time' one to one counselling with an NSPCC advisor.
websites:
www.nspcc.org.uk
www.worriedneed2talk.org.uk
www.achancetotalk.com
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
Think you know
This site has the latest information on the sites you like to visit, on mobile phones and on new technology. Find out what's good, what's not good and what you can do about it.
Bullying
Anti-bullying
This leaflet has valuable information on what you should do if you are, or if you know somebody being bullied.
Nottinghamshire anti-bullying leaflet [PDF 725KB] 
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