Help and Support
If there is a life threatening emergency, contact 999 immediately.
If you are experiencing a medical issue contact the NHS on 111
If you have witnessed a crime, contact the Police on 101
If your issue relates to council housing, planning applications, bin collections, noise complaints or anti-social behaviour, please contact Broxtowe Borough Council
If your issue relates to adult social care, roads and parking, education, public health or libraries, please contact Nottinghamshire County Council
If you need support with housing, debt, workplace or consumer rights, you can contact Citizens Advice
Middle East – Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office Advice
British Nationals requiring consular support should call the 24/7 phone line on 44 20 7008 5000
If you’re affected by a crisis abroad
Register your presence with the FCDO:
NHS – 111
Nottinghamshire Police – 101
Juno Women’s Aid (Domestic Abuse) – 0808 800 0340
Childline – 0800 1111
Please note that this is not an extensive list of food banks in Nottingham. Please visit the Trussell Trust website if you do not see your area below.
- Beeston Hope House – 030 3040 1110 – Hope House, Boundary Road, Beeston, NG9 2RF
- Chilwell (St Barnabas) – 030 3040 1110 – St Barnabas Church, Barn Croft, Chilwell, NG9 4HU
- Stapleford Haven Centre – 030 3040 1110 – Haven Centre, Wadsworth Road, Stapleford, NG9 8BD
- Stapleford Montrose Court Church – 030 3040 1110 – 4 Montrose Court, Stapleford, Nottingham, NG9 8LJ
Nottingham Law Centre – 0115 978 7813 – 119 Radford Road, Hyson Green, Nottingham, NG7 5DU.
NLS Legal (based at Nottingham Law School) is for those unable to afford legal services and who are unable to access legal aid. You can make an enquiry here.
Citizens Advice – 0808 278 7974 – Ground Floor Council Offices, Foster Avenue, Beeston, Nottinghamshire, NG9 1AB
Shelter – 0344 515 2000
Broxtowe Housing Options – 0115 917 3439
Street Support Nottingham – nottingham@streetsupport.net
Framework Housing Association – 0115 841 7711
I would encourage everyone to check what they are eligible for the following resources:
- Check if you are eligible for Pension Credit online at www.gov.uk/pension-credit/eligibility or call 0800 99 1234.
- Check if you are eligible for Attendance Allowance, a disability benefit for those over retirement age, which is not means tested, at www.gov.uk/attendance-allowance or call 0800 731 0122.
- Contact Broxtowe Borough Council to discuss Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction. Further information here: https://www.broxtowe.gov.uk/for-you/benefits-grants/
- Contact your local Citizen’s Advice on 0800 144 8848
Turn2Us – The charity Turn2Us can help people fill out forms and check eligibility. Visit https://www.turn2us.org.uk or call 0808 802 2000.
- Use the Turn2Us online benefits calculator: benefits-calculator.turn2us.org.uk/.
- Check if you are eligible for any grants with Turn2Us: grants-search.turn2us.org.uk/.
National Domestic Abuse Helpline – 0808 2000 247
Nottingham Women’s Centre – 0115 941 1475
Broxtowe Women’s Project – 01773 719111
Juno Women’s Aid (Domestic Abuse) – 0808 800 0340