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West Northamptonshire
Self-care and National Support Services
If you think the person you are concerned about is in immediate danger or needs urgent care, please call 999.
Whilst there are some amazing national services available, we recommend a local first approach. A list of local services can be found at the foot of this text
Street Link is a national service which can be used by members of the public if they see people sleeping rough. Referrals can be made using the hotline (0300 500 0914) or online at Street Link.
This service aims to connect rough sleepers with appropriate services, both statutory and voluntary. Local resources for rough sleepers vary greatly across the country. They can include day centres, contact and assessment teams, soup kitchens and soup runs. Details of such resources can often be obtained by contacting local authorities.
Street assessment teams give rough sleepers information about available health care, night shelters and hostels, and other resources for homeless people. Some hostels and night shelters will only take referrals from a contact and assessment team worker. Some outreach teams will work with people on a long-term basis.
Information on over 9,000 services - hostels, day centres and other advice and support services for homeless people and those at risk of homelessness can be found at: www.homelessuk.org/
Not sure which local authority area to choose? If you know a postcode you can check which local authority area here.
Local Support Services
West Northamptonshire
Self-care and National Support Services
You may want to share details of the one of the organisations below who specialise in providing support for victims of Modern Slavery
You may want to share details of the one of the organisations below who specialise in providing support for victims of Modern Slavery
UK – Salvation Army
The Salvation Army provides specialist support for all adult victims of modern slavery in England and Wales. Their confidential referral helpline is available 24 hours a day.
Tel:Â 0800 808 3733
Childline
Childline provide free, confidential support to children about any topic, including modern slavery and human trafficking. Children can speak to a counsellor on the phone:
Tel: 0800 1111 (Available 7.30am-1.00am every day)
NSPCC
If you’re worried about a child, even if you are unsure, the NSPCC helpline is available 24 hours a day for advice from a trained counsellors.Â
Tel: 0808 800 5000
Pay and Work Rights Helpline
For cases of exploitation that do not meet the threshold for modern slaveryÂ
Tel: 0300 123 1100Â
Local Support Services
West Northamptonshire
Self-care and National Support Services
Self-Care - Adults
Healthy brushing advice: (Click here for further information)
- brush at least twice daily, last thing at night and at least on one other occasion with a fluoridated toothpaste
- spit out after brushing and do not rinse (Spit, Don’t Rinse!), to maintain fluoride concentration levels
- use fluoridated toothpaste (1,350-1,500ppm fluoride)
Eat Well (See Act section of MECC Link – Healthy Eating)
Quit Smoking (See Act section of MECC Link - Smoking)
Reduce your Alcohol intake (See Act section of MECC Link - Alcohol)
Finding a dentist
Routine dental care:
- The NHS website enables you to find local NHS services, including dentists. You will need to contact the dental practice directly and check whether they are currently accepting NHS patients
Urgent dental care:
- call your dentist: some practices offer appointments at short notice
- if you don't have a dentist, find one using NHS 111
Self-Care Children
Healthy brushing advice: (Click here for further information)
- brush at least twice daily, last thing at night and at least on one other occasion with a fluoridated toothpaste
- spit out after brushing and do not rinse (Spit, Don’t Rinse!), to maintain fluoride concentration levels
- use fluoridated toothpaste:
- Children aged up to 3 years: use a smear of toothpaste containing no less than 1000 parts per million fluoride
- Children aged over 3 years use a pea size amount of fluoride toothpaste containing 1350 -1500 parts per million fluoride
Try and keep within the recommended intake of free sugars which is no more than:
- 19g (5 sugar cubes) per day for 4 to 6 year olds
- 24g (6 sugar cubes) per day for 6 to 10 year olds
- 30g (7 sugar cubes) per day for 11 years and older
Finding a dentist
Routine dental care:
- The NHS website enables you to find local NHS services, including dentists. You will need to contact the dental practice directly and check whether they are currently accepting NHS patients
- Take your child to the dentist when their first teeth come through
- Take your child with you when you visit the dentist, so they may receive preventive dental care
Urgent dental care:
- call your dentist: some practices offer appointments at short notice
- if you don't have a dentist, find one using NHS 111
