The Best Guide for the TN39 Area

Local Website Favorites

http://www.apecspromotions.com/

Sandra Melvin's website, based in Bexhill, which provides a specialised printing service of Brochures, Business Cards and offers Secretarial Support for personal or business requirements as well as co-ordinating Bexhill in Bloom each year.

National Rail Enquiries.  Find out everything you need to know about your rail travel.

Fire Police Ambulance or emergency dail 999 calls

Useful site to save money when calling your bank building All companies www.saynoto0870.com

Crime
Sussex Police non-emergencies 0845 60 70 999 (24hrs)

Crimestoppers 0800 555 111 (24hrs) - your call is anonymous and will not be traced.

Health and local hospitals
NHS Direct 0845 46 47 (24hr call back service)
Eastbourne District General Hospital 01323 417400 (24hrs, has A&E)
Conquest Hospital, St Leonards-on-Sea 01424 755255 (24hrs, has A&E)

East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service non-emergencies 0845 130 8855

Electricity

EDF Energy 0800 783 8866 (24hrs)

Gas

National Gas Emergency Service 0800 111 999 (24hrs)

Water and flooding

Drinking water - South East Water 0845 602 1724
Waste water - Southern Water 0800 820 999 (24hrs)
Water leak alert line (to report a leak from a water main) - South East Water 0800 028 3399
Floodline 0845 988 1188 (24hrs)
Floodline Sussex 01903 215835 (9am-5pm)

Helplines
Samaritans 08457 90 90 90 (24hrs)
Confidential emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair.

RSPCA 0870 55 55 999 (24hrs)
To report an act of cruelty, neglect or concern about the welfare of an animal.

Alcoholics Anonymous

0845 769 7555 (24hrs)
Free advice line if you, or someone you know, needs help with a drink problem.
DrinkLine 0800 917 8282 (Tues-Thurs 9am-11pm, Fri 9am-Mon 11pm)
Confidential service. Callers can listen to recorded information or talk to an adviser.

National Drugs Helpline ‘Talk to Frank' 0800 77 66 00 (24hrs)
Textphone 0800 917 8765 or email frank@talktofrank.com
Free, confidential information and advice about drugs.

Smokers Quitline 0800 00 22 00
Practical help, advice and support to all smokers who want to stop.

National Debtline

0808 808 4000
Free, confidential and independent advice on dealing with debt problems.
Gamblers Anonymous 020 7384 3040
Aims to help compulsive gamblers overcome their addiction.

Domestic violence and rape

A Step Forward - East Sussex Domestic Violence Helpline 0800 169 6246 (Mon-Fri 9am-10pm)
Advice, information & support for anyone in East Sussex who is experiencing, or has experienced, domestic violence.
Refuge 0808 2000 247(24hrs)
Emotional support and advice for victims of domestic violence, particularly on accommodation issues.

Women's Aid Helpline 0808 2000 247 (24hrs)
Provides support, information and a listening ear to women experiencing domestic abuse and to those seeking help on a woman's behalf.

Rape Crisis Centre
Email info@rapecrisis.org.uk
Service for people who have suffered rape or sexual assault.
Broken Rainbow 08452 60 44 60
Email lgbtdv@btopenworld.com
Helpline for victims of domestic violence who are lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender.

Age Concern

Information Line 0800 00 99 66 (7am-7pm, 365 days a year)
Service for older people, their relatives and friends, and professionals and carers.
Elder Abuse Response helpline 0808 808 8141 (Mon-Fri 10am-4.30pm)
Freephone helpline for anyone concerned about the abuse of older people.

Seniorline - Help the Aged 0808 800 6565 (Mon-Fri 9am-4pm)
Textphone 0800 26 96 26
Offers advice and information on welfare rights issues.

Shelterline

0808 800 4444 (24hrs)
Call freephone to talk in confidence and receive expert housing advice.

Immigration Advisory Service 020 7967 1200 (Mon-Fri, 9am-6pm) 020 7378 9191 (Answerphone)
Call back service for urgent advice on detention, deportation or removal.
Lesbian, gay bisexual and transgenderb Local counselling and advice listings from ESCIS

National Missing Persons Helpline 0500 700 700 (24hrs)
If you wish to call home, get information about a missing person, or are concerned about a missing friend or relative.
Family Tracing Service -The Salvation Army 0845 634 4747 (Mon-Fri 8.15am-3.45pm)
Local call rate service for tracing relatives with whom contact has been lost.
 

Relate 08451 30 40 16(Mon-Fri 9am-5pm)
Talk directly to a counsellor about any concerns you have about your relationship.

Victim Supportline 0845 30 30 900 (9am-9pm, Bank holidays 9am-5pm) Email supportline@victim
Free and confidential support to help you deal with your experience of crime, whether you reported it or not.