Discriminatory Abuse

If you're a victim of discriminatory abuse, or know someone who is, and there's an emergency that's ongoing or life is in danger, call 999 now.

If you have a hearing or speech impairment, use the Essex Police textphone service 18000 or text 999 if you’ve pre-registered with the emergencySMS service.

Other ways to report:

• online
• by calling 101 (If you have a hearing or speech impairment, use our textphone service on 18001 101)
• in the safety of your local police station (if you require a translator, Police can provide someone initially by phone and later in person) 

Adult Social Care

If you are being abused in relation to your care and support needs, contact Adult Social Care.

ESSEX

Telephone: 0345 603 7630
Online reporting: safeguarding portal 
Textphone: 0345 758 5592

SOUTHEND

Telephone: 01702 215008 (Out of hours: 0345 606 1212) 
Online reporting:  https://www.livewellsouthend.com/care-support-adults

THURROCK

Telephone: 01375 511000 | email: Thurrock.First@thurrock.gov.uk

If you need someone to speak to, Samaritans are available 24/7 to listen and help you. 

Call 116 123 or visit https://www.samaritans.org/ 

Equality Advisory Support Service discrimination helpline

If you’ve experienced discrimination under the Equality Act 2010, you can get help from the Equality Advisory Support Service (EASS) helpline. Check if you’ve experienced discrimination under the Equality Act.