Helplines & support
Trusted UK services you can contact for advice, listening or urgent help. Tap a number to call, or open the website for hours, web chat and more.
In an emergency
Call 999 right now if your child:
- • is having trouble breathing, turning blue, or unresponsive
- • has a swollen face, lips or tongue (suspected anaphylaxis)
- • has a seizure, severe head injury, or won't wake up
- • has uncontrollable bleeding or is severely hurt
Call 111 if you need urgent advice but it isn't life-threatening — fever in a baby under 3 months, persistent vomiting, signs of dehydration, or you just don't know what to do next.
Outside the UK, dial your local emergency number. Trust your instincts — if something feels wrong, get help.
Services & helplines
999
Emergency — life-threatening illness or injury
NHS 111
Urgent non-emergency medical help (24/7)
NHS — find a GP
Search for a GP near you
Health visiting service
Find your local health visitor
National Breastfeeding Helpline
Free, independent feeding support — 9.30am–9.30pm daily
La Leche League GB
Breastfeeding peer support
ERIC
Children's bowel and bladder charity (10am–2pm Mon–Thu)
Family Lives
Support for any parenting concern (9am–9pm Mon–Fri)
YoungMinds Parents Helpline
Child & young person mental health (9.30am–4pm Mon–Fri)
PANDAS Foundation
Perinatal mental health support for parents (11am–10pm daily)
Samaritans
Listening support if you're struggling — 24/7
Cry-sis
Help for crying, sleepless and demanding babies (9am–10pm)
These services are independent of Little Humans. We share them because parents tell us they help. Always speak to a qualified professional who knows your child for personalised advice.