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Amber heat health alert 8-12 July

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued an Amber Heat Health Alert for all regions in England, from 9am on Wednesday 8 July until 9pm on Sunday 12 July. Rising temperatures may increase health risks, particularly for vulnerable groups. For advice on staying cool, signs of heat exhaustion, swimming safely outdoors, fire safety, and more: Summer wellbeing

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Crisis

If you need urgent help now for a mental health problem

Mental Health Support

If you or your partner feel that one or both of you is in crisis or in need of urgent support, please call 111, contact your GP or the Urgent Mental Health Helpline - 24/7 Telephone on 0800 008 6516

A mental health crisis is when you feel your mental health is at breaking point, and you need urgent help and support.

For example, you might have feelings or experiences that feel very painful or difficult to manage such as suicidal feelings, self-harm, panic attacks, flashbacks, hypomania or mania, or psychosis (such as paranoia or hearing voices). You might also have other experiences that aren't mentioned here.

Some people feel in crisis as part of ongoing mental health problems, or due to stressful and difficult life experiences such as abuse, bereavement, addiction, money problems or housing problems: there might not be a particular reason.

However, you experience a crisis, it's always OK to ask for help.

Do not leave the person in crisis or baby unattended during this time.

Samaritans

Samaritans offers free support and someone to speak to 24 hours a day. Whatever you're going through, a Samaritan will face it with you. They're here 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Call 116 123 for free.

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Shout is the UK's first and only free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging service for anyone who is struggling to cope.

CALM

Campaign Against Living Miserably. They provide life-saving services, information and advice to help anyone struggling with life navigate the issues that can make us feel miserable.

PAPYRUS

We offer professional advice and information to young people and those who are worried about them when suicide becomes part of their lived experience.