There are many agencies, voluntary and community services available in Thurrock and nationally that support safeguarding children and young people.
To assist professionals, parents, carers, children and young people we have included a number of those contacts that may be able to assist and support you.
Please note that Thurrock LSCP does not endorse these sites and takes no responsibility for the contents therein. These links are given for information only.
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Anti-Bullying Campaign
020 7378 1446
www.bullying.co.uk
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Barnardo's
01268 520224
www.barnardos.org.uk
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Brook Advisory Centre
0800 018 5023
www.brook.org.uk
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Child Accident Prevention Trust
020 7608 3828
www.capt.org.uk
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Commission for Racial Equality
020 8648 0084
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Eating Disorders Association
01603 765050
Family Friends of Lesbian and Gays (FFLAG)
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01454 852 418 (central helpline)
www.fflag.org.uk
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Family Planning Association (FPA)
0845 310 1334
www.fpa.org.uk
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Kidscape
020 7730 3300 (parents bullying helpline)
www.kidscape.org.uk
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Message Home
0800 700 740
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Missing Person Helpline
0500 700 700 - 24 hours
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National Council for One Parent Families
020 7267 1361
www.oneparentfamilies.org.uk
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National Drugs Helpline
0800 77 66 00 - 24 hour free advice
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NHS Direct
0845 4647
www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk
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NSPCC
0808 800 5000
www.nspcc.org.uk
Offers some helpful information for parents and carers on a range of issues, such as internet safety, protecting children at home and positive parenting tips.
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OfSTED Complaint Line
0845 601 4771
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Parentline Plus
0808 800 2222
www.parentlineplus.org.uk
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Police Community Safety Unit
020 8649 3065
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Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (ROSPA)
0121 248 2000
www.rospa.co.uk
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Support for Asian Women
020 8687 2400
- Thurrock Council
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Women's Aid Federation
08457 023 468 (national helpline)
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South Essex Rape & Incest Crisis Centre
Support and Information
01375 380609
http://www.sericc.org.uk/