National Helplines and Out of Hours Contacts

Plymouth is the first city in the country to get a dedicated NSPCC Helpline. This gives people an alternative point of contact to talk about the welfare of a child. The ground-breaking project is being trialled to provide more localised support and advice for families in need. The new helpline will serve as an alternative contact to Plymouth City Council, the Police and Health agencies.

NSPCC Helpline counsellors will be on hand 24/7 offering an independent first line of contact for those who may otherwise be unsure where to turn or reluctant to go down an initial legal route.

Any adult worried about the welfare of a child can call the NSPCC’s Helpline on 0808 800 5000, text 88858, email help@nspcc.org.uk

The NSPCC has dedicated helplines to get advice and support on a range of topics such as:
Sex and Relationships
Abuse in education 
FGM
Gangs and Criminal Exploitation
Radicalisation 
Whistleblowing. 

For more general concerns about a child’s safety or wellbeing, call the Helpline on 0808 800 5000, email help@nspcc.org.uk or submit our online form. The NSPCC also has advice about spotting the signs of abuse.