Essential help lines for our community
If you or someone you care for needs urgent support, the details below connect you with trusted health, wellbeing and crisis services covering Wrightington, Wigan & Leigh and the wider UK.
In a life-threatening emergency always call 999 or visit your nearest Accident & Emergency department.
Support services
Save these numbers or share them with friends, patients and family members. Categories include national services and local support across Wigan Borough.
Action on Elder Abuse
Aims to prevent abuse in old age by raising awareness, providing education, and promoting research.
Childline
A 24 hour confidential helpline for children and young people helpline: 0800 1111 https://www.childline.org.uk
Hidden Hurt
Domestic abuse information – this site has been written by a survivor of domestic violence. Provides advice and information to those who are...
Mens advise line
Helpline providing practical and emotional support for men experiencing domestic abuse. 0808 8010327 https://mensadviceline.org.uk/
NSPCC
The NSPCC works to end cruelty to children. Helpline for adults concerned about a child: 0800 800 5000 https://www.nspcc.org.uk/
Respond
Providing services for people with learning disabilities who have been victims or perpetrators of sexual abuse and/or have experienced other...
Rights of Women
Services for women by women. Provides free confidential advice on a range of issues. See website for specific legal advice contact n...
Samaritans
A 24 hour confidential helpline for anyone in a crisis. helpline: 116 123 https://www.samaritans.org/
Shelter
Provides telephone housing advice and information on issues including: Finding accommodation Housing benefit/rights Domestic violence/e...
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