Professional Websites

Health and Care Professions Council  www.hcpc-uk.co.uk

British Psychological Society  www.bps.org.uk

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Mental Health Support

Mind            www.mind.org.uk         0300 123 3393

Samaritans  www.samaritans.org    116 123

Rethink        www.rethink.org           0300 5000 927

SaneLine     www.sane.org.uk          0300 304 7000

ChildLine    www.childline.org.uk   0800 111

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Urgent Health Advice and Support

NHS Direct  www.england.nhs.uk/urgent-emergency-care   111

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Social Services

Essex County Council has a duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children.

 

If you are concerns about the welfare or safety of a child please contact them immediately. 

Telephone: 0845 603 7634

Email: initialresponseteam@essex.gcsx.gov.uk

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Where a situation is urgent and cannot wait until the next working day:

Monday to Thursday 5.30pm – 9am

Friday and bank holidays 4.30pm – 9am

Telephone: 0845 606 1212

Email: initialresponseteam@essex.gcsx.gov.uk

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For all other enquiries:

Telephone: 0845 603 7627

Email: initialresponseteam@essex.gcsx.gov.uk

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Emergency Services

If you are in crisis or there is a significant risk to your safety or another individual's safety please contact 999 or go to your nearest Accident and Emergency department.