Advice

Out of hours service

Sometimes the Union shuts for vacation and very occasionally training, leave or sickness will mean that the Advice Centre has to close. We produce a full range of leaflets that can be accessed from the menu to the right that may be helpfulĀ or the following numbers may be useful.

Here is a list of numbers that may be helpful in an emergency:

Adult Services Access Team – 0114 2734908

Children and Families Access Team – 0114 2734855

Police – 0114 202020

Shelterline (housing queries) – 0808 800 4444
Samaritans – 08457 909090
Howells Solictors (24hr) – 0114 249 6666

When the Advice Centre is closed:

SHU Housing & Accommodation – 0114 225 4504/5
SHU Student Financial Support – 0114 225 2184
SHU Counselling – 0114 225 2136
Sharrow CAB – London Rd 0114 258 3322
Pitsmoor CAB – Spital Hill 0114 275 5376
Housing Aid – Howden House 0114 273 5450
SCOOP Aid (lone parent advice) – 0114 253 7670/72

Remember that at holiday times, most places are likely to be shut – so check before setting off.

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