Helplines are a good way of getting totally confidential advice because you can choose not to give them your name. ChildLine offers a confidential listening service for children and young people in trouble or danger. Tel: 0800 1111

NHS Direct (NHS 24 in Scotland) is a 24 hour telephone health advice and information service.  You don’t have to give them your name so it is a confidential service. It has both a nurse advice service, for if you or the person you care for are unwell, and a health information section, if you are looking for more information about a health matter or local health services. 

NHS Direct on 0845 46 47

NHS24 on 08454 24 24 24; Their website is available now. The phone line is working in some areas in Scotland and will cover the whole country by December 2004)

Samaritans tel: 08457 90 90 90

If you live in England, Connexions can help you with information and advice on learning, careers, health, relationships: www.connexions.gov.uk