{"id":1366,"date":"2020-11-02T15:22:03","date_gmt":"2020-11-02T15:22:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uccp.co.uk\/?page_id=1366"},"modified":"2021-03-26T04:34:27","modified_gmt":"2021-03-26T04:34:27","slug":"resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uccp.co.uk\/index.php\/home\/resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are in distress and need immediate help&nbsp;and are unable to see a GP, you should visit&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/service-search\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">your local A&amp;E<\/span><\/a> or call the emergency services: 999. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you need help now, but it\u2019s not an emergency &#8211; go to&nbsp;<span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\"><a href=\"https:\/\/111.nhs.uk\/?utm_source=nhsuk&amp;utm_campaign=homepage\">111.nhs.uk<\/a>&nbsp;<\/span>or&nbsp;<a href=\"tel: 111\">call 111<\/a>. Or call your local&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mind.org.uk\/information-support\/guides-to-support-and-services\/crisis-services\/crisis-teams-crhts\/\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">crisis team<\/span><\/a>, if you have their number.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">NHS urgent mental health helplines<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">NHS urgent mental health helplines are for people of all ages. You can call for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>24-hour advice and support \u2013 for you, your child, your parent or someone you care for<\/li><li>help to speak to a mental health professional<\/li><li>an assessment to help decide on the best course of care<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/service-search\/mental-health\/find-an-urgent-mental-health-helpline\"><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Find a local NHS urgent mental health helpline<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Samaritans <\/span><\/strong>offer emotional support 24 hours a day &#8211; in full confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><span class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Call&nbsp;<strong>116 123<\/strong><\/span><strong> &#8211; it&#8217;s FREE<\/strong><\/li><li>Or email&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:jo@samaritans.org.uk\">jo@samaritans.org.uk<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Text <\/span><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\"><strong>Shout <\/strong><\/span><span class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">to <strong>85258<\/strong><\/span> for support in a crisis.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">If you are experiencing a personal crisis, are unable to cope &amp; need support, <strong>Shout <\/strong>can help with urgent issues such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" id=\"block-cf2229e8-906e-4a4a-b536-4a0aaf4d8569\"><li><span class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Suicidal thoughts<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Abuse or assault<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Self-harm<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Bullying<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Relationship challenges<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">NHS Services:<\/span><\/strong> <span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/pages\/home.aspx\">NHS Choices<\/a> <\/span>covering the latest advice on Covid-19; how to find a GP, Dentist, Pharmacy, your nearest A&amp;E, urgent care services, etc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">CALM <\/span>HELPLINE<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"tel:0800585858\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">0800 58 58 58<\/span><\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This helpline is open from 5pm &#8211; midnight all year round for people in the UK who are down or have hit a wall for any reason, who need to talk or find information and support.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">WEBCHAT<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecalmzone.net\/help\/webchat\/\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">webchat information page<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Their webchat is open for people in the UK who are down or have hit a wall for any reason, who need to talk or find information and support.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">FIND HELP ON SPECIFIC ISSUES<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Their <strong>helpline<\/strong> and <strong>webchat <\/strong>are open from 5pm \u2013 midnight 365 days a year, and they can talk to you about whatever is getting you down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are additional organisations around the UK that can also help you with specific issues. You can explore those organisations&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecalmzone.net\/help\/help-near-you\/\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">here<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Nightline<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">: <\/span>available for&nbsp;<strong>students<\/strong>, look on the&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/nightline.ac.uk\/want-to-talk\/\">Nightline website<\/a>&nbsp;to see if your university or college offers a night-time listening service. This service is operated by students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Switchboard:<\/span><\/strong>&nbsp;If you identify as&nbsp;<strong>gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender<\/strong>, you can call&nbsp;<span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\"><a href=\"https:\/\/switchboard.lgbt\/\">Switchboard<\/a>&nbsp;<\/span>on 0300 330 0630 (10am\u201310pm every day), email&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:mailto%22chris@switchboard.lgbt\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">chris@switchboard.lgbt<\/span><\/a>,&nbsp;or use their webchat service. Phone operators all identify as LGBT+.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Men\u2019s Health Forum<\/span><\/strong> (MHF) is set up to help tackle the high rate of male premature death.&nbsp;Visit their website at:&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.menshealthforum.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">www.menshealthforum.org.uk<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">How can &#8216;Helplines&#8217; help me?<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Listening line staff will let you talk through your feelings and experiences without judging you or telling you what to do. 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It&#8217;s often worth trying several times, or you might plan to call back later or try a different service.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You might be able to find the above information on the organisation&#8217;s website, or you can ask the, &#8216;listening line staff&#8217; to explain their policies during the call.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Visit the <strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Citizens Advice Bureau<\/span> <\/strong>(CBT) for advice about benefits, debt problems, legal issues and local services.&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.citizensadvice.org.uk\/\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">The Citizens Advice Bureau <\/span>website<\/a>&nbsp;has a directory listing its local offices.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you are in distress and need immediate help&nbsp;and are unable to see a GP, you should visit&nbsp;your local A&amp;E or call the emergency services: [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":348,"menu_order":8,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_crdt_document":"","_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1366","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/uccp.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1366","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/uccp.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/uccp.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/uccp.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/uccp.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1366"}],"version-history":[{"count":16,"href":"https:\/\/uccp.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1366\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1586,"href":"https:\/\/uccp.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1366\/revisions\/1586"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/uccp.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/348"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/uccp.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1366"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}