Useful Phone Numbers
All Emergency Services
Police, Ambulance, Fire and Coastguard
999
If somebody is in danger or to report that a crime is in progress.
ONLY FOR URGENT CALLS
Police
Non-Emergency Number
101
Use this number for all other calls to the Police, such as reporting a crime that has already happened.
NHS
111
Help and advice if you have an urgent medical problem and you are not sure what to do.
Contact the relevant Utilities
Electricity
105
Gas
0800 111 999
Water
0800 783 4444
Get Help, Counselling and Advice
Age UK Advice Line
0800 678 1602
A free, confidential national phone service for older people, their families, friends, carers and professionals.
Al-Anon Family Groups
0800 008 6811
For anyone affected by someone else's
drinking.
Alcoholics Anonymous
0800 917 7650
If you need help because of a drinking
problem.
Childline
0800 1111
Free, confidential advice and support for those under 18, whenever help is needed and whatever the worry.
Citizens Advice
0345 404 0506
Independent charities offering confidential advice for free.
Cruse Bereavement
Care
0808 808 1677
Emotional support and practical advice
related to bereavement.
First Step
0116 254 8535
A Leicestershire organisation for male survivors of sexual abuse and rape.
Frank
(National Drugs Helpline)
0300 123 6600
Advice and information for drug misusers,
their families, friends and carers.
Galop
0800 999 5428
The National LGBT+ domestic abuse helpline.
Leicester Rape Crisis
0116 255 8852
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Accepts self-referrals from individuals who have been sexually abused or raped. |
Leicestershire Relate
0116 254 3011
Help for people of all ages, backgrounds, sexual orientations and gender identities to strengthen their relationships.
Men’s Advice Line
0808 801 0327
For male domestic abuse survivors.
Mencap
0808 808 1111
Information and advice for people with learning disabilities, their families and carers.
National Debtline
0808 808 4000
Talk through your options and get clear advice on how to take back control of your money.
National Domestic Violence Helpline
0808 2000 247
Advice and help for victims of domestic abuse
National Rape Crisis Helpline
0808 802 9999
For women survivors of rape and sexual abuse in England and Wales.
NSPCC
0808 800 5000
If you are worried about a child contact professional counsellors for help, advice and support.
Samaritans
116 123
Call any time whatever you are going through. Free from any phone.
Scope
0808 800 3333
Provides free, independent and impartial advice and support on issues that matter to disabled people and their families.
StepChange Debt Charity
0800 138 1111
Get free, confidential advice and practical solutions to help you deal with your debts.
The Mix
0808 808 4994
Free information and support for those under 25.
Victim Support
0808 1689 111
Free service for anyone affected by crime regardless of whether it has been reported or when it happened.
Local Authorities and Other Services
Birstall Parish Council
0116 267 6191
Charnwood Borough Council
01509 263151
Leicestershire County Council
0116 232 3232
Leicester City Council
0116 454 1000
Watch Phone and Advice Line
0756 2422 756
Leave a message for us to call back.
Other Crime-related Services
Crimestoppers
0800 555 111
Give information about crimes completely ANONYMOUSLY.
Action Fraud
0300 123 2050
Report Fraud and Cybercrime