If you need help

The Samaritans: 116 123

This number is free from both landlines and mobiles.

C.A.L.M helpline – National Helpline aimed at men in crisis open 7 days a week, 5pm to midnight. 0800 585858. Website http://www.thecalmzone.net/

Suicide: Read this first – Conversations and writing for people considering suicide. http://www.metanoia.org/suicide/spagebw.htm National Mind information How to Cope with Suicidal feelings and Suicide – Supporting someone else

The National Domestic Abuse Helpline is confidential and available 24 hours a day – 0800 2000 247.

NHS: Managing Chronic Pain – https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-body/ways-to-manage-chronic-pain/

HOPELINEUK – 0800 068 4141 a freephone confidential helpline staffed by trained professionals providing advice, support & information to anyone who is feeling suicidal, or concerned that a young person they know may be at risk.

BEAT eating disorders Helpline: 0808 801 0677. Adult email support is open to anyone over 18: help@beateatingdisorders.org.uk . Studentline email support is open to all students: studentline@beateatingdisorders.org.uk . Youthline email support is open to anyone under 18: fyp@beateatingdisorders.org.uk .

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