Immediate help

For free, confidential advice on alcohol and how to cut down, call Drinkline on 0800 7 314 314 (open 24 hours, 7 days a week).

If someone is severely drunk, follow our advice on what to do if someone is severely drunk. If someone is unconscious and can’t be roused, call 999 and follow our first aid advice for people who are drunk and unconscious.

If you are ill and feel it can't wait until your GP surgery re-opens you can call NHS 24 on 08454 24 24 24.

If you are feeling distressed, in a state of despair, suicidal or need emotional support, contact Samaritans on 08457 90 90 90 (local rate call). Your call will be confidential and will be taken by a trained Samaritans volunteer. The phoneline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

If you are depressed or experiencing low mood, you can phone and speak to a Breathing Space advisor between 6pm and 2am any day of the week on 0800 83 85 87 (calls are free of charge).