Useful Links

There are many agencies, voluntary and community services available in Thurrock and nationally that support safeguarding children and young people.

To assist professionals, parents, carers, children and young people we have included a number of those contacts that may be able to assist and support you. We do not endorse these sites and takes no responsibility for the contents therein. These links are given for information only.

• Anti-Bullying Campaign 020 7378 1446 

• Barnardo's 01268 520224 

• Brook Advisory Centre 0800 018 5023 

• Child Accident Prevention Trust 020 7608 3828 

• Family Planning Association (FPA) 0845 310 1334 

• Kidscape 020 7730 3300 (parents bullying helpline) 

• Missing Person Helpline 0500 700 700 - 24 hours

• National Council for One Parent Families 020 7267 1361 

• National Drugs Helpline 0800 77 66 00 - 24 hour free advice

• NHS Direct 0845 4647 

• NSPCC 0808 800 5000 Offers some helpful information for parents and carers on a range of issues, such as internet safety, protecting children at home and positive parenting tips.

• Parentline Plus 0808 800 2222 

• Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (ROSPA) 0121 248 2000 

Thurrock Council

• Gangs - What you can do 

• Prevention of Terrorism - PREVENT 

• Women's Aid Federation 08457 023 468 (national helpline)

• South Essex Rape & Incest Crisis Centre Support and Information 01375 380609