Other Sources of Support
Urgent Support
If you are in urgent need of support, or needing support whilst waiting for an appointment with the Counselling and Wellbeing service, you can contact the following:
GP
Contact your own GP, or if you are registered with the Victoria Park Health Centre contact them on 0116 2151105.
NHS CHOICES
Provides 24-hour medical advice and information by calling 111, or on line http://www.nhs.uk/Pages/HomePage.aspx
Urgent Care Centre, Walk-in Centres and Minor Injuries Units
These offer a range of treatment for minor illnesses and injuries including, lacerations, stomach upsets, burns and strains. You will be seen by an experienced nurse, without an appointment. X-ray is available at some locations.
Leicester Royal Infirmary
Infirmary Square, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 5WW
Tel: 0300 303 1573
www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk
Opening times 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Oadby & Wigston Walk-In Medical Centre
18 The Parade, Oadby, Leics, LE2 5BJ
Tel: 0116 271 1360
https://www.nhs.uk/Services/clinics/MapsAndDirections/DefaultView.aspx?id=108727
Open 8am-8pm, 7 days a week
The Merlyn Vaz Health & Social Care Centre
1 Spinney Hill Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 3GH
Tel: 0116 242 9450
Open 8am-8pm, 7 days a week
24 Hour local NHS line for Support for Urgent Mental Health needs
Available to people of all ages in Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland. Tel. 0116 295 3060
https://www.leicspart.nhs.uk/news/new-24hour-local-nhs-phone-line-for-urgent-mental-health-needs/
Samaritans
1a Elmfield Avenue, Leicester LE2 1RB
Tel: 08457 90 90 90 or 0116 270 0007
Email: jo@samaritans.org
www.samaritans.org/
A 24 hour anonymous telephone counselling line, or you can see someone in person between 9.30am and 9.30pm. You can talk to them about any issue troubling you.
Nightline
Tel: 0116 223 1230 8pm–8am Term time
https://www.leicesterunion.com/opportunities/volunteering/studentled/nightline/
www.facebook.com/pages/Nightline-Leicester/290580271006297
A confidential and anonymous telephone listening, support and information service. It is run by students, providing emotional support to students in distress. Phones are manned throughout the night during term time.
HEADSPACE
A confidential space for you to get support with mental health. Mondays and Wednesdays 11am - 1pm (term time only). Drop in or email advice@le.ac.uk to book and appointment. Located in the Advice Service, first floor of the Students' Union (Percy Gee building).
For more information see https://www.leicesterunion.com/support/leicestertalks/a-z/timetable/
Let's Talk Wellbeing (formerly Open Mind)
Provides psychological assessment & treatment for mild to moderate common mental health difficulties. It provides community support and access to resource programmes.
For more information or to book an appointment go to https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/leicestershire-county-and-rutland-service- . Location: Mezzanine floor, Charles Wilson building, Wednesday mornings (term-time only).
