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Whatever you're going through, call us for free any time on 116 123. We offer a safe place for you to talk any time you like, in your own way – about whatever’s getting to you. You don’t have to be suicidal. We're here round the clock, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. If you need a response i…
Whether you’re seeking support, are looking for more information for you or someone you love, or if you just want to have chat about mental health, the SAMH team are here to help. SAMH provides a national information service over the phone, Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm (except on Bank Holidays).…
Breathing Space is a free, confidential, phone service for anyone in Scotland experiencing low mood, depression or anxiety. Opening hours: Weekdays: Monday - Thursday, 6pm to 2am Weekend: All weekend, from 6pm on Friday until 6am on Monday We are here in times of difficulty to provide a safe…
Due to Covid-19 local Citizens Advice Bureaux are not offering face to face advice. You can get advice by phone or email. If you’ve checked our online advice and need to speak to an adviser, call Scotland’s Citizens Advice Helpline, open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. Calls are free. Many peopl…
Connect with one of our dedicated coronavirus advisers by 'phone or live web chat, available Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. We provide free, practical advice and information on the coronavirus (Covid-19) to the citizens of Scotland. We can provide advice and information if you: - Have concer…
The NHS 24 111 service provides urgent health advice out of hours, when your GP practice or dentist is closed. It's sometimes referred to as 'unscheduled care services'. This means that the service is there for you, in the out of hours period when other sources of support such as your doctor or d…
Our lines are open from 8.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday. Landline calls cost up to 10 pence per minute, mobile costs can vary from 3 pence per minute to 40 pence per minute depending on your operating provider.
Our 24 hour Freephone Dementia Helpline provides information, signposting and emotional support to people with the illness, their families, friends and professionals. The Helpline is staffed by trained volunteers supported by staff at Alzheimer Scotland. Many of the volunteers have had personal o…
Acas (Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service)
Advice on employment law and workplace relations. If you have a workplace problem you want to talk with us about, you can call the Acas helpline Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm. You can also search our Helpline Online database for answers to frequently asked questions. We can help talk through y…
