The following links provide further information on the issues raised in this programme.
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Missing PeopleThis charity offers a help to missing people, their families and those who care for them. In addition they search for missing people and take calls from anyone wanting to report a missing person.
Helpline: 0500 700 700 (lines open 24 hours a day)
Missing People offers a support for anyone who has ran away or been forced to leave home; this is a confidential service and calls will not be traced. Advisors are available to talk through your situation, assess options and if requested, contact a family member or carer.
Helpline: 0800 700 740 (lines open 24 hours a day)
Email: messagehome@missingpeople.org.uk
This is a dedicated helpline for children and young people who are away from home or care. Staff and volunteers provide advice 24-hours a day by phone, email and text; they can also help get you to a place of safety if you feel you can't return home. If you're under 18 you can call these numbers free from main mobile phone service providers.
Helpline: 0808 800 70 70 (lines open 24 hours a day)
Text: 80234
Email: runaway@missingpeople.org.uk
The Salvation Army has a Family tracing service, reuniting family members that have lost contact with each other. A nominal tracing fee is payable which covers part of the expenses for a search.
Please note: although they have an impressive success record there are certain criteria to be met for a case to be taken on. Enquiries are undertaken to locate close adult relatives for the purpose of reconciliation only and do not undertake searches in circumstances where adoption has taken place or where a birth occurred outside of marriage.
Information Line: 0845 634 4747 (lines open Monday - Friday 8.15am - 3.45pm)
Email: family.tracing@salvationarmy.org.uk
Offers a helpline and email service for young people up to age 25, in order to find the best support whatever their problem. They can advise anyone thinking of leaving home, or who has left home already.
Helpline: 0808 808 4994 (lines open 1pm - 11pm)
Email help@getconnected.org.uk
For adults who are concerned about their safety, the Trust works to help people avoid violence, aggression and live safer confident lives.
Email: info@suzylamplugh.org
If you're feeling emotionally distressed and need someone to talk to, you can phone at any time of day or night.
Helpline: 08457 90 90 90 (lines open 24 hours every day)
Email: jo@samaritans.org.
Association of British Investigators
Some people choose to employ a private investigation company in order to help their search for a missing person. If you are considering this website can help ensure the chosen company is accredited and backed by a professional organisation.
Call charges:
0800 - Free from BT land line
0808 - Free from BT land lines and most mobile and other networks
0845 - Calls cost up to 4p per minute with a max 10p set up charge from a BT land line. Mobile and other network rates may be higher
0844 - Calls cost up to 5p per minute with a max 10p set up charge from a BT land line. Mobile and other network rates may be higher
0300 - standard geographic call charges
