Join In!
For a variety of reasons, the festive period can be a difficult time for some. If you won’t be having the Christmas Day you wish you were having, follow the #joinin conversation on Twitter. There will be loads of people taking part in a a virtual Christmas Day. You are never alone with Twitter.
For those asking, I will be doing #joinin again on Christmas Day for those on their own who’d like some company.
— Sarah Millican (@SarahMillican75) December 14, 2015
Useful Numbers
As much as we love Twitter, it shouldn’t be used as a reporting tool in emergencies. We’ve put together a list of phone numbers for a variety of organisations. Why not put these numbers in your phone now, before you need them?
And while we’re on the subject…have you added your ICE (In Case of Emergency) number to your phone’s lock screen (emergency services cannot unlock your phone)?
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(don’t use Twitter to report emergencies!) |
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Samaritans Free helpline is available round the clock or email: jo@samaritans.org |
116 123 |
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NHS24 Advice & out of hours medical help |
111 |
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Childline If you are under 18 and worried about something, they can help |
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0800 1111 |
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The Silverline Free confidential helpline providing information, friendship and advice to older people, open 24 hours a day, every day of the year |
0800 4 708090 |
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Gatepost confidential advice for farming and other land-based communities |
0300 111 4166 |
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Edinburgh SafeZone Bus Support, first aid and help to get home safely from the bus based at Cathedral Lane, opposite the Omni Centre, Fridays and Saturdays from 10pm until 4am |
07920 70 65 68 |
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British Transport Police Text BTP on 61016, call 0800 40 50 40, or 999 in an emergency |
0800 40 50 40 |
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Domestic Abuse helpline A service for women experiencing domestic violence, their family, friends, colleagues and others calling on their behalf |
0800 027 1234 |
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SP Networks (Electrical Distributor) For power loss or emergencies call 24hrs |
0800 092 9290 |
Wishing you a safe and happy Christmas and New Year.