Emergency
Emergency Contacts
Key numbers and contacts for your safety in the UK
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In a life-threatening emergency, always call 999 first. If you are in immediate danger, call emergency services before doing anything else.
Emergency services
Emergency (police, ambulance, fire)
24/7 - for life-threatening emergencies only
NHS non-emergency line
24/7 - medical help when it is urgent but not life-threatening
Police non-emergency
For non-urgent crime, reporting, and police assistance
Action Fraud
Report fraud, cybercrime, or scams - available Monday to Saturday, 9am to 6pm
Your university contacts
Your university has dedicated support services for international students. Save these and add your own.
Other useful contacts
Samaritans
Free, confidential emotional support - 24/7
Childline (under 19s)
Free, confidential support for young people
National Domestic Abuse Helpline
24/7 support for people experiencing domestic abuse
Modern Slavery Helpline
Report suspected exploitation or trafficking
Crisis Text Line
24/7 crisis support by text
Find your embassy
Your embassy can help with emergency travel documents, welfare checks, and urgent nationality-specific support.
Find foreign embassies in the UKStaying safe in the UK
Save emergency numbers in your phone - 999 and 111 at minimum
Register for university security alerts
Share your accommodation address with a trusted person back home
Download what3words so emergency services can locate you more easily
Keep copies of your passport and immigration documents in a safe place
Disclaimer
Beginly provides general settlement guidance only. This is not a substitute for professional advice specific to your situation. Always verify information directly with official sources.