Safeguarding Advice & Guidance
We are committed to safeguarding our patients and providing support during times of crisis. This page provides essential information about our safeguarding policies and resources available if you need urgent help.
Always call 999 or attend your local A&E department if you feel you are unable to keep yourself safe & require immediate support.
If you believe that you or a loved one are vulnerable and are at risk of harm, neglect, exploitation or abuse, you can contact your local safeguarding team. Anyone can refer to a safeguarding team and you can find information for your local team at:
http://safeguarding-guide.nhs.uk/contacts/
If you feel you or a family member are at risk, it is important to seek support immediately. You can contact your GP, local safeguarding team or relevant authorities who are trained to handle such situations. You can also contact 111 for additional support for crisis information, to find accurate safeguarding information and to be signposted to appropriate services.
If you believe you or a loved one to be at imminent risk, please contact 999.
Crisis Services
If you feel you are unable to keep yourself safe and require immediate support, please call 999 or attend your local A&E department.
Local Crisis Services
Contact 111 for details of crisis services in your local area.
Free Helplines
You can call any of the following if you feel you need to talk to someone, but are not in a crisis.
Samaritans: 116 123 (free)
Campaign Against Living Miserably (for men): 0800 58 58 58
Papyrus (young adults): 0800 068 41 41
SHOUT: Text (85258)
Side effects to medication
If you are experiencing any of the below side effects:
- Heart palpitations
- Racing Heart
- Chest pain
- Blurred vision
- Suicidal thoughts
Please call 999 or attend A&E and inform the clinic once your physical health concern has been addressed.
For any non-urgent side effects, please contact the clinic on 01925 691502 or [email protected].
