Emergency and Medical Contacts

When the SIA Advice Line is closed or when you need urgent help, the following organisations may be able to assist you. In cases of medical emergency please call 999 (UK only).

You can also contact your Spinal Cord Injury Centre:

Download SCI Centre contact factsheet (PDF)

Other Organisations:

NHS Direct - 0845 4647
(24 Hour Helpline)
 

Samaritans - 08457 909090
(open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year)
 

SANE Helpline (emotional support) - 0845 767 8000
(1pm - 11pm)
 

Age UK  - 0800 009966
(open 8am – 7pm, 365 days a year)
 

Childline - 0800 1111
(open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year)
 

Alcoholics Anonymous - 0845 7697555
(open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year)
 

National Drugs Helpline - 0800 776600
(open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year)

The Spinal Injuries Association is not responsible for the content of external organisations.