Helplines do not show on your telephone bill. Most are free, and most that are not are stated otherwise.

Local Contacts (from www.ruthinking.co.uk)

If you need Emergency Contraception Freephone 0800 318440.

 Remember that you only have 72 hours to visit your nearest clinic or GP.

Rape Crisis Centre - 0207 837 1600

Family Planning Association - for details of local clinics, call the Contraceptive Education Service.

England - 0845 310 1334

Scotland - 0141 576 5088

N. Ireland - 02890 325488

Wales -  0845 6001213

Website -http://www.fpa.org.uk

Get Connected - free, confidential advice, whatever the problem. - 0800 096 0096

Sexwise - Free, confidential advice on sex and relationships - 0800 282930

British Pregnancy Advisory Service  - 01564 793225

Adoption UK - Support and encouragement for established adoptive parents and long term foster carers, and help and advice for potential adopters.
01327 260295 (Mon - Fri 11.00am - 4.00pm)

BAAF (British Agencies for Adoption and Fostering) - A central agency for organisations involved in adoption and fostering. Publishes useful information leaflets and books about various aspects of adoption. Offers advice on tracing.
(020) 7593 2000 (Mon - Fri 9.00am - 5.00pm)