Emergency help

Life-threatening emergency

Call 999 immediately or go to your nearest hospital.

After calling 999

If you are on campus call Security Services on 0117 331 1223.

Non life-threatening emergencies

If your emergency is not life-threatening but is serious and needs attention quickly, find out where you can get help.

  • Mental health crisis

    If you need help, contact an NHS urgent mental health helpline in your area. These helplines are open 24 hours a day and you can speak to a mental health professional who can help decide the best course of care.

  • Emotional distress
    Samaritans provides emotional support to anyone in emotional distress or struggling to cope. They provide confidential support 24 hours a day by telephone.

    The Sanctuary is a place to come when you are in serious emotional distress. They offer face-to-face sessions and a phone support service. Thursday to Monday, 5 pm to 11 pm.
  • Domestic abuse
  • Sexual violence
    The Bridge is an NHS Sexual Assault Referral Centre. It doesn’t matter when you were assaulted, where it happened or who did it, they will listen to your experience and help you to get the support you choose.