Urgent help

NeuroLynk is not an emergency service. If you or someone else is in immediate danger, use these UK urgent help routes right now.

If someone is in immediate danger, call 999 now.

NeuroLynk is a directory and enquiry service. We do not provide clinical care, we do not monitor messages in real time, and we cannot respond to emergencies.

  • Emergency services — 999

    Call 999 if there is an immediate risk to life, a serious injury, an overdose, or someone is in immediate danger.

  • NHS 111

    Call 111 or visit 111.nhs.uk for urgent medical help when it is not life threatening, including urgent mental health support in most areas.

  • Samaritans — 116 123

    Free, 24 hours a day, every day of the year, for anyone who needs to talk. You do not have to be suicidal to call.

  • Shout — text SHOUT to 85258

    Free, confidential, 24/7 text support if you would rather not speak to someone.

  • FRANK — 0300 123 6600

    Confidential information and advice about drugs and alcohol, 24 hours a day, including for family members.

  • Your GP

    Your GP can arrange urgent assessment, refer you into NHS services, and support you while you wait for private care.

When you are safe, you can look for private specialist care or read our plain-English guides.