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This archive deals with abuse, neglect, restraint, detention and death. These services are independent UK services. They are not run by Awareverse or In Plain Sight.
Immediate danger
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 999 now.
Samaritans
Free confidential listening support, 24 hours a day. Call 116 123 or visit samaritans.org.
Shout
Free 24 hour text support in the UK. Text SHOUT to 85258 or visit giveusashout.org.
NHS 111
For urgent medical help or urgent mental health help that is not a 999 emergency. Call 111 or visit NHS urgent mental health help.
Mencap Learning Disability Helpline
Advice and information for people with a learning disability, and their families and carers. Visit Mencap Learning Disability Helpline.
If this relates to a current safeguarding concern
This archive covers concluded public records and does not handle live safeguarding reports. If you are worried about the current safety of a disabled or vulnerable person, contact the relevant local authority adult or children's safeguarding team. Use 101 for a non emergency police concern, and 999 if there is immediate danger.
Important limit
Awareverse can publish education, public record material and signposting. It cannot replace emergency services, safeguarding teams, legal advice, medical advice or mental health crisis care.