Emergency Helplines in the UK

Emergency Helplines

999 is a free emergency call service and is the official emergency number for the UK.

NHS provides information on a wide range of health and social care topics and has a 24-hour health helpline which is available on 0845 4647 or for emergencies contact 999.

Samaritans offer a 24-hour toll-free emotional support hotline throughout the United Kingdom and Ireland and can be contacted on 116 123

For additional help view the UK Government Website

Police

999 or 112
Ambulance

111 or 999
Fire Department

999
Child Abuse

0800 1111 or 999
Rape and Sexual Assault

999
Mental Health

0808 808 8000
Alcoholics Anonymous UK

0800 9177 650
Gambling Helpline

0808 8020 133
Suicide Help Line

0808 808 8000

United Kingdom Veterans Helplines

UK Veterans needing urgent help in a crisis can contact 0808 1914 2 18 or can phone +44 1253 866 043 from abroad. The veterans helpline is open from 8.00 am to 5.00 pm Monday to Friday.

After hours emergency calls will be given the option to be routed to Samaritans 24hr helpline.

Veterans in Northern Ireland can call Lifeline - 0808 808 8000
Veterans in Wales can call 0845 46 47
Veterans in Scotland can call 111

For more details view the Government Website