Overview

Bullying UK is part of the charity Family Lives and as well as their core family support services offered through their helpline and online chat, they also work in many different areas and offer tailored support around issues such as bullying, special educational needs and support for specific communities.

Family Lives offers a confidential and free helpline service for families in England and Wales (previously known as Parentline). Please call 0808 800 2222 for emotional support, information, advice and guidance on any aspect of parenting and family life.

Email support.  The phone lines do get very busy, if you are unable to get through, you may want to email them for support, advice and information. Please email [email protected], and they aim to respond within 24 hours, Monday to Friday.

Online Chat. They also offer online chat on Mon-Fri 1:30-9 pm. To access it go to their website and click on the orange symbol on the bottom right side.

There are sections on the website with information about:

• General advice
• Cyberbullying
• Bullying at school
• Advice for young people
• Advice for parents
• Advice for schools
• Bullying at work.