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Crisis
Support

ALK Positive UK does not give crisis support but if you or someone close to you are feeling overwhelmed or at breaking point, please seek help immediately using the resources below.

Immediate Danger

 

Call 999 or go to A&E:  If you or someone else is in immediate danger, don't hesitate to call the emergency services or visit the nearest A&E department.

Urgent Help (non-life threatening)

 

Call NHS 111:  For urgent medical help that is not life-threatening, call 111 or visit the NHS 111 website.

Support Services

 

Samaritans:  Available 24/7 for confidential support on any issue.  Call 116 123 or visit the Samaritans' website.

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Mind: Provides information on mental heath problems, local support, medication and treatments.  Call 0300 123 3393 or text 86463 - available from 9am to 6pm. Visit the Mind website.

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Shout Crisis Text Line: Text "SHOUT" to 85258 for confidential support via text.

Additional Resources

 

NHS Mental Health Service:  Access a range of mental health services including talking therapies and support for various conditions. Find more information on the NHS Mental Health Services page.

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Hub of Hope: A national datbase for finding mental health services. Visit the Hub of Hope to search for support near you.

Remember 

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You mental health is as important as your physical health.  Seeking help is a sign of strength not weakness.

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ALK Positive Lung Cancer (UK) is committed to producing reliable, accurate and up-to-date content reflecting the best available research evidence and best clinical practice. We aim to provide unbiased information free from any commercial conflicts of interest.

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ALK Positive Lung Cancer (UK) is a registered charity in England and Wales ((1181171) and Scotland (SC053692).  The registered office is at 1 Ethley Drive, Raglan, Monmouthshire, NP15 2FD.

The content of this website is for information only and should not be used for the diagnosis or treatment of medical conditions.  We are unable to offer specific medical advice and, if you are worried about any symptoms, you should consult your doctor.​​

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