If you need urgent help

My practice isn't an emergency service, and I'm not able to reply straight away. If things feel too much right now, please reach one of these — they are there for exactly this, at any hour.

• 999

  If you or someone else is in immediate danger.

  Call 999

• NHS 111

  For urgent medical or mental health advice, day or night. Choose option 2 for mental health.

  Call 111

• Samaritans — 116 123

  Free, 24 hours a day, every day. You don't have to be suicidal to call.

  Call Samaritans

• Shout — text 85258

  Free, confidential text support, 24/7, if talking feels like too much.

  Text Shout

• Your GP

  Your surgery can arrange an urgent appointment and refer you for further support.

  Find a GP

Whatever brought you to this page, reaching out is a good thing to have done. When you're ready, I'm here too — and the first call is free.