My office can support my constituents with a number of issues. There are many organisations in Leicester and beyond that can also help.
If you need help with anything covered by Leicester City Council, your local councillor may be able to help. You can find their contact details here: Your Councillors
Emergencies
If you are in immediate danger, or the emergency is currently happening, please ring 999.
Report a crime to Leicestershire Police by ringing 101, or use this online reporting tool: Report a crime | Leicestershire Police
If you have a health concern, ring 111. Further information including symptom checking can be found here: Get help for your symptoms – NHS 111
Domestic abuse
Local domestic and sexual abuse help – 0808 80 200 28 | Free from Violence & Abuse | Support & Services | Freeva
24-hour national domestic abuse helpline – 0808 2000 247
Sexual assault referral centre JL – JL
Leicester City Council emergency contacts
Homelessness Services – 0116 221 2770
Housing repairs – 0116 254 9439
Adults’ services – 0116 454 1004
Children’s services – 0116 454 1004
Environmental problems and noise nuisance – 0116 254 4344
Non-emergency contacts can be found here: Phone and email us
Other emergencies
Emergency Gas Leak Service – 0800 111 999
National Grid Emergency line: 0800 6783 105
Environment Agency incident hotline – 0800 80 70 60
Severn Trent Water – 0800 783 4444 | Report a problem online – Check my area | In My Area | Severn Trent Water
Samaritans – 116 123 | email jo {at} samaritans(.)org
Advice and Support
Citizens Advice can offer advice on a wide range of topics Citizens Advice | Adviceline (England): 0800 144 8848
Children
Leicester City Council’s Family Hub offers a range of advice for parents, carers and young people – Leicester City Council | LCC Family Hub
Employment
ACAS – Acas | Making working life better for everyone in Britain
Join a Union – Find a union for you | TUC
Household bills
The UK Government has a number of support schemes which may help with the cost of living – Cost of living support: Overview – GOV.UK
Discretionary payments from Leicester City Council- Discretionary payments
Food banks, community fridges and community shops – Search results | Leicester City
Leicester City Council support with fuel costs – Help with fuel costs
National Energy Action – Energy Advice and Support Service – National Energy Action (NEA)
Ofgem – Get help if you cannot afford your energy bills | Ofgem
Housing
Leicester City Council Housing
The Bridge East Midlands – 01509 260500 | 0800 038 5964 | hello {at} thebridge-eastmidlands.org(.)uk | The Bridge (East Midlands) – Charity No. 1050596
SHARP – 0116 254 6064 | info {at} leicestershelter.org(.)uk | Shelter Housing Advice and Research Project – Shelter Housing Advice and Research Project
Shelter – 0808 800 4444 | Webchat with a Shelter adviser – Shelter England | Home – Shelter England
Immigration
Find an immigration adviser: Search for an adviser – GOV.UK
Legal
Leicester Law Centre – 0116 242 1120 | enquiries {at} leicesterlawcentre.org(.)uk | Leicester Community Advice & Law Centre (LCALC)
Leicester Law School’s free advice clinic – 0116 252 5187 | lawadviceclinic {at} leicester.ac(.)uk | Free Legal Advice Clinic | Leicester Law School | University of Leicester
Money
MoneyHelper –Free and impartial help with money, backed by the government | MoneyHelper
National Debt Line – Debt advice | Free debt advice | National Debtline
StepChange – StepChange Debt Charity. Free Expert Debt Help & Advice
