Do you need urgent help while the University is closed?
Are you worried about yourself, a friend or a relative?
Please use this guide - there are places that can help.
If you are feeling unwell and you cannot be treated by over the counter medicines at home then the first person to speak to is your GP who will talk to you about what will be most helpful and can refer you to the appropriate source of support.
However, if it is an emergency, for example:
- You or someone in your household are in immediate danger of harm
- You or someone in your household are seriously ill
Then call the emergency services (dial 999 and ask for the police or ambulance service) or visit Accident and Emergency or a Police Station.
If it is a non-emergency, but you require police presence, call 101.
Metropolitan Police websit
If you need to speak to someone urgently about your mental or physical health, or someone you are concerned about, don't delay in seeking help. You can contact the following organisations if you need support, including in a crisis.
- Your doctor/GP
- Accident and Emergency at your local hospital
The nearest A&E to LSBU at Southwark is at St Thomas', Westminster Bridge Road, London, SE1 7EH. You can call them on 020 7188 7188. - NHS Direct
For health advice and reassurance, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year you can speak to someone from NHS Direct on 111 or visit the NHS Direct website. You can also find out specific mental health information on their website. - The Samaritans
You can get confidential support if you are in a crisis, despairing or having thoughts of suicide by calling the Samaritans on 08457 90 90 90. The service is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. - South London and Maudsley (SlaM) NHS Foundation Trust
You can get help in a crisis from their website. - Papyrus
Support for young people in crisis: http://www.papyrus-uk.org/ and 0800 068 4141.
If you need to raise a concern about a child/young person under 18 or up to 25 with a learning difficulty or disability, contact social services:
London Borough of Southwark
Telephone: 020 7525 1921
Out of Hours: 0207 526 5000 (24 hours)
Email: RAD@southwark.gov.uk
Southwark Police: call 101
London Borough of Lambeth
Telephone: 0207 926 3100
Out of Hours Tel: 0207 926 5555
Email: helpandprotection@lambeth.gov.uk
Brixton Police: 020 8649 2025
London Borough of Croydon
Telephone: 020 8726 6464
Out of Hours: 020 8726 6400 (24 hours)
Daytime Emergency Telephone: 020 8255 2888 (For immediate attention)
Email: childreferrals@croydon.gov.uk
Croydon Police: call 101
If you require any other borough please Google the relevant borough’s Children’s Services Department for their contact details.
If you need to raise a concern about an adult at risk, contact social services:
London Borough of Southwark
Website
Visit the website to select the contact number for the appropriate team
Southwark Police: call 101
London Borough of Lambeth
Website
Telephone (including out of hours): 020 7926 5555
Lambeth Police: call 101
London Borough of Croydon
Website
Telephone (office hours): 020 8726 6500
Croydon Police: call 101
If you require any other borough please Google the relevant borough’s Adult Safeguarding Department for their contact details.