Christmas Closures:

We will be closing at 4pm on Friday 21st December 2018 for Christmas, and will re-open on Wednesday 2nd January 2019

You will still be able to access online information throughout this period.

Domestic Abuse:

• 0808 2000 247 – Freephone 24 Hour National Domestic Violence Helpline run in partnership between Womens Aid Federation of England and Refuge
• 0800 9702070- National Centre for Domestic Violence for legal advice & emergency injunctions

Homelessness:

• Shelter's emergency helpline is open every day (usually 8:00am to 8:00pm, and on Christmas Day & New Year's Day from 9:00am - 5:00pm) - call 0808 800 4444

Benefits Enquiries

• New Claims for Employment Support Allowance (ESA) & Income Support: 0800 055 6688
• Existing Claims for ESA, Income Support and Job Seekers Allowance : 0800169 0310
• Universal Credit: 0800 328 9344

Children's Service

• If you have concerns about a child's safety or welfare : Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5pm, phone 0300 555 1384

At all other times, contact the out-of-hours service, phone 0300 555 1373

Adult Services

• If you have concerns or want to report abuse phone Hampshire Adult Services on 0300 555 1386 or the police on 101

Fareham Borough Council:

01329 236 100 or emergency out of hours 0800 374485