Other Agencies
The Children’s Social Care Out of Hours Service is the emergency response service for any child who is in crisis, needs urgent help or is at serious risk of significant harm. Hours of operation are 5pm to 9am from Monday to Friday, all day Saturdays and Sundays and all bank holidays. Their phone number is 01305221000 or email childrensoohs@bcpcouncil.gov.uk.
NHS Medical and Mental Health Non-Emergency: 111.
BCHA Domestic Abuse Referrals & Support Line (24 hour): 01202 710777.
Dorset Police abuse advice and support.
Samaritans: 116123.
Sexual Trauma and Recovery Services (STARS Dorset): Telephone Support Line 01202 308855. Online live chat also available through www.starsdorset.org.
Shelter: homelessness/legal advice 0344 515 1400.
Get in touch with your local Family Information Service for information and advice on a wide range of topics, including schools, activities and childcare.
ParentLine 5-19: A confidential texting service for parents of children aged 5-19. A member with the School Nursing Team can help with development, behaviour, healthy eating and more – 07312263131.
Me, You, and Baby, Too is part of a wonderful resource from One Plus One: Reducing Parental Conflict which parents can access for free online here. Michelle Dixon, Family Support Manager for Home-Start Wessex, is now a Relationship Champion for RPC.
