🌟 Worried About Someone’s Welfare? Here’s What to Do

If you’re concerned about someone’s wellbeing, it’s important they get the right help from the right service.

🚨 When to Call 999

Call 999 immediately if there is:

⚠️ An immediate risk to someone’s life

🚑 An immediate risk of serious harm

The most appropriate service will attend — this could be the ambulance service or the police.

For non‑emergency medical advice:

📞 Call 111

💻 Use the NHS online service:

If someone is struggling emotionally, the following organisations can help:

☎️ Samaritans – for anyone in emotional distress

💬 Shout – 24/7 mental health support via text

📍 Hub of Hope – directory of local mental health services

🧠 Mind – mental health information, advice and support

🧒 NSPCC – if you're concerned about a child

🌅 Papyrus – suicide prevention support for young people

You should tell the police if:

👤 Someone has gone missing

🏚️ You think an adult or child is being abused, cuckooed, or exploited

🏡 You’re concerned someone may be experiencing domestic abuse

Message Sent By
Tom Stewart
(Staffordshire Police, PCSO, Stafford)