The whole of the PODS Team would like to take the opportunity to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, whatever form that may take.
Please note that our social media presence and response to emails will be limited over the festive period (Mon 19th Dec – Mon 2nd Jan inclusive) whilst our dedicated staff spend some well earned time with their families. Posts will still be approved and messages answered, although there maybe a delay so please bear with us.
If you need to contact us urgently please message our page and it will be picked up, please be aware if you ring, this may go unanswered.
A big thank you to all our Volunteers who have continued to support us through another amazing year, we look forward to seeing all of you in 2023.
Our Hub will be closed from 2pm on Friday 16th December until 10am on Tuesday the 3rd January except for the dates listed below:
Please find below some useful contact numbers that may be of benefit should you have challenges over the festive period.
Family Connect: (Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm excluding bank holidays) 01952 385385
Emergency Duty Team: For anyone who has immediate safeguarding concerns outside of office hours or on a bank holiday, including Christmas Day is 01952 676500.
Childline: 0800 1111 (for children) 0808 802 5544 (for parents)
National Domestic Abuse Helpline: (24/7) 0808 2000 247
Urgent NHS Mental Health Helpline: (24/7) 0808 196 4501
Samaritans: (24/7) 116 123
Mind: 0300 123 3393
Citizen’s Advice: 0800 144 8848
Corum: 020 7520 0300