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 LSCB does not endorse these sites and takes no responsibility for the contents therein. These links are given for information only.

• Anti-Bullying Campaign
  020 7378 1446
  www.bullying.co.uk

• Barnardo's
  01268 520224
  www.barnardos.org.uk

• Brook Advisory Centre
  0800 018 5023
  www.brook.org.uk

• Child Accident Prevention Trust
  020 7608 3828
  www.capt.org.uk

• Commission for Racial Equality
  020 8648 0084

• Eating Disorders Association
  01603 765050
  Family Friends of Lesbian and Gays (FFLAG)

• 01454 852 418 (central helpline)
  www.fflag.org.uk

• Family Planning Association (FPA)
  0845 310 1334
  www.fpa.org.uk

• Kidscape
  020 7730 3300 (parents bullying helpline)
  www.kidscape.org.uk

• Message Home
  0800 700 740

• Missing Person Helpline
  0500 700 700 - 24 hours

• National Council for One Parent Families
  020 7267 1361
  www.oneparentfamilies.org.uk

• National Drugs Helpline
  0800 77 66 00 - 24 hour free advice

• NHS Direct
  0845 4647
  www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk

• 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.

• OfSTED Complaint Line
  0845 601 4771

• Parentline Plus
  0808 800 2222
  www.parentlineplus.org.uk

• Police Community Safety Unit
  020 8649 3065

• Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (ROSPA)
  0121 248 2000
  www.rospa.co.uk

• Support for Asian Women
  020 8687 2400

• Thurrock Council
  • Gangs - What you can do
  • https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/gangs-and-gang-crime/what-you-can-do
  • Prevention of Terrorism - PREVENT
  • https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/terrorism/prevention-of-terrorism

• Women's Aid Federation
  08457 023 468 (national helpline)

• South Essex Rape & Incest Crisis Centre
  Support and Information
  01375 380609
  http://www.sericc.org.uk/