Natsal: Helplines leaflet
Thank you very much for your help with this study. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact the National Centre for Social Research (NatCen) on freephone 0800 652 4568.
NatCen is an independent, not for profit social research organisation. We are aware that interviews may raise issues about which you might like further advice and support. This information sheet provides you with some telephone numbers and services which you may find useful.
NHS
For general information on sexual health, visit https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/sexual-health/
To find your nearest sexual health services, visit https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/find-a-sexual-health-clinic
To find GP services near you, visit https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/find-a-gp
For information on NHS cervical screening, visit
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/cervical-screening/
Relate
For support and advice on a range of relationship issues, visit
Mind
For information and advice on mental health, visit https://www.mind.org.uk/
Call: 0300 123 3393 9am-6pm Mon-Fri
Samaritans
For counselling and advice on any issue of concern, visit www.samaritans.org
Call: 116 123
Email: jo@samaritans.org
PREGNANCY AND PREGNANCY LOSS
Miscarriage Association
For support and information on pregnancy loss, visit
https://www.miscarriageassociation.org.uk/
Call: 01924 200799, 9am-4pm, Mon-Fri
Email: info@miscarriageassociation.org.uk
Sands - Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Charity
For support and advice for bereaved parents and families, visit https://www.sands.org.uk/
Call: 0808 164 3332, 10am-3pm Mon-Fri and 6pm-9pm Tues and Thurs
Email: helpline@sands.org.uk
Tommy’s
For support and information on pregnancy and pregnancy loss, visit https://www.tommys.org/
Call: 0800 0147 800, 9am-5pm, Mon-Fri
SEXUAL VIOLENCE AND COERCION
The Survivors Trust
For information, advice and support for people who have experienced sexual violence or abuse, visit
https://www.thesurvivorstrust.org/
Call: 08088 010818, 10am-12:30pm Mon-Fri, 1.30pm-5.30pm Mon-Fri, 6pm-8pm Mon-Thur, 10am-1pm Sat and 5pm-8pm Sun. 24 hour answer machine
Rape Crisis
For advice on where to get specialist support and services to women and girls who have experienced rape, sexual violence, or sexual abuse, visit https://rapecrisis.org.uk/get-help/find-a-rape-crisis-centre/
Call: 0808 802 9999, open 24/7 every day of the year
Survivors UK
For information and advice for men who have experienced sexual abuse and assault, visit https://www.survivorsuk.org/
To chat via SMS, text 020 3322 1860, 12pm-8pm, Mon-Sun.
NAPAC
For support for adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse, visit https://napac.org.uk/
Call: 0808 801 0331, 10am-9pm Mon-Thurs, 10am-6pm Fri.
Sharing of sexual images
For support and advice for people who have had sexual images of themselves shared without their permission, visit https://revengepornhelpline.org.uk
Call: 0345 6000 459, 10am-4pm Mon-Fri, Email: help@revengepornhelpline.org.uk
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
National Domestic Violence Helpline
Provides support and information to women experiencing domestic violence. 0808 2000 247 (open 24 hrs) or chat through their website Monday to Friday, 3pm-10pm. https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/
Men’s advice line
Provides advice and support for all men experiencing domestic violence. 0808 801 0327 (open Mon-Fri 9am-8pm). Email support: info@mensadviceline.org.uk (open Mon-Fri, 9am-8pm). mensadviceline.org.uk
LGBT+
LGBT Switchboard
For information and support around issues of sexuality or gender identity, visit https://switchboard.lgbt/
Call: 0300 330 0630, 10am-10pm, every day
Email: chris@switchboard.lgbt
LGBT Foundation
For advice, support and information services, visit https://lgbt.foundation/
Call: 0345 330 3030, 9am-9pm Mon-Fri.
Email: helpline@lgbt.foundation
Contact us for further information
Please ask the interviewer about anything that concerns you.
You can withdraw your consent at any point in time by contacting NatCen Social Research using the details below. We will remove data about you that is personally identifiable (e.g. contains information such as your name, address), but we will not remove data from depersonalised datasets.
You can contact NatCen Social Research by writing to 35 Northampton Square, London, EC1V 0AX; calling on freephone 0800 652 4568 or emailing natsal@natcen.ac.uk
The Natsal research team is from NatCen Social Research (NatCen), University College London (UCL), the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) and the University of Glasgow.