Useful links for external support and advice
Where can I get support from outside UK Ultimate?
Safeguarding advice
NSPCC – Child Protection in Sport Unit – www.thecpsu.org.uk Offer advice and support around safeguarding children in sport
NSPCC 0808 800 5000 – www.nspcc.org.uk If you are worried or unsure about a child. NSPCC also offer free, confidential advice and support whatever your worry (18 or under)
Childline 0800 1111 – www.childline.org.uk Website offers Coping Kit Toolkits. Childline offer 1-2-1 counsellor chats about any concerns you may have.
Ann Craft Trust (ACT) 0115 951 5400– Ann Craft Trust: Safeguarding Adults at Risk Provides advice to anyone who has a query about the protection of children and adults, including professionals, parents, carers and family members.
Ann Craft Trust – Ann Craft Trust – FAQs Frequently asked questions about keeping adults safe in sport
Ann Craft Trust – Ann Craft Trust.org – Resources More reading and advice on safeguarding adults
Anti-Bullying Alliance 0808 1000 143 – www.anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk Offer help or advice about bullying or cyber-bullying
Wellbeing, welfare and mental health
Buddle – Spot Support Signpost (youtube.com) a short video to help you spot the signs and offer support
Samaritans 08457 90 90 90 – http://www.samaritans.org Samaritans’ volunteers listen in confidence to anyone in any type of emotional distress, without judging or telling people what to do.
Together All – www.togetherall.com A safe, online community where people support each other anonymously to improve mental health and wellbeing.
NHS Child and young people’s mental health service – NHS England » Children and Young People’s Mental Health Services NHS funded Mental health Service young people (under 18). Most regions have their own website providing information about access, referrals and contact details. CYPMHS can also be accessed through Social Services or your GP.
Ann Craft Trust (support for eating disorders) – Mental Health Matters: Spotlight on Eating Disorders and Over-Exercising
Mind 0300 123 3393 – www.mind.org.uk/information-support/helplines/ Mind can offer support with different mental health problems.
Mind – Sport, physical activity and mental health – Mind Advice on mental health in sport
Beat – Beat (beateatingdisorders.org.uk) Eating disorder charity
Young Minds – YoungMinds | Mental Health Charity For Children And Young People Mental health charity for young people
Shout – Shout – UK’s 24/7 Crisis Text Service for Mental Health Support | 24/7 text service for adults and children
Papyrus – Papyrus UK Suicide Prevention | Prevention of Young Suicide (papyrus-uk.org) Advice, text service, helpline for adults and children
Home – Kooth – Mental health and wellbeing apps for young people, podcasts and more
Other
National Domestic Violence Helpline 0808 2000 247 –www.nationaldomesticviolencehelpline.org.uk Free 24hr National Domestic Violence Helpline, run in partnership between Women’s Aid and Refuge, is a national service for women experiencing domestic violence, their family, friends, colleagues and others calling on their behalf.
Forced Marriage Unit 0207 008 0151 – www.fco.gov.uk/forcedmarriage Part of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, provides information, multi agency guidelines and an advice line for victims, friends, relatives and professionals.
Karma Nirvana 0800 5999 247 – www.karmanirvana.org.uk Karma Nirvana supports victims and survivors of forced marriage and honour-based abuse; support includes an advice line.
Women’s Aid 0808 2000 247 – www.womensaid.org.uk Provides support and information in relation to domestic violence.
FearFree a West Country based domestic abuse charity
Lucy Faithfull Foundation 0808 1000 900 – www.lucyfaithfull.org.uk Stop It Now! www.stopitnow.org.uk The Lucy Faithfull Foundation Child Sexual Abuse prevention confidential helpline for adults concerned about sexual abuse
Citizens Advice Bureau 0844 847 2638 – www.citizensadvice.org.uk Providing free information and advice about legal, financial and a host of other issues Contact your local branch.