Useful telephone numbers

NHS: 999 – for emergency or nearest A & E department / 111 – professional health advice 24/7

Gravesham Early Help: 03000 413 991

Children Social Services: 03000 411 111 (9am-5pm for referrals). Out of Hours: 03000 419 191 (5pm-8am)

Health Visiting Team: 0300 123 2076

Samaritans: 116 123 (24/7 freephone) / email: Jo@samaritans.org

Hope Line UK: 0800 0680 4141

National Centre for Domestic Violence: 0800 970 2070 (freephone). For HELP text “NCDV” to 60777

Food Banks during Covid:

The only Foodbank hub open in the area is the Riverside Community Centre, on Tuesdays to Fridays from 10am to 12:30pm. The other two hubs, St Paul’s United Reform Church and the Gravesend Methodist Church & Community Centre are unfortunately closed at present. The voucher system is not being used during this time so please take the necessary evidence paperwork with you. Food parcels are for 3-5 days. For more information, please email: info@graveshamfoodbank.org.uk

Assistance is also available from Kent County Council via the website: www.gravesham.gov/support click on the request support button and enter your details to register for help. Alternatively call them on 01474-337-070.

Kent County Council and Medway Council fund a 24 hour helpline and support is being offered by independent charities. It is free and confidential. For full details, visit releasethepressure.uk. To access support, text the word ‘Kent’ to 85258 or call 0800 107 0160.