Advice

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 helpful 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 or 101 (for non-emergencies & to report anti-social behaviour)

Shelterline (housing queries): 0808 800 4444

Samaritans: 08457 909090

Howells Solictors (24hr): 0114 249 6666

NHS Direct: 0845 4647 24 hours a day

Nightline: 0114 222 8787

Crimestoppers (freephone): 0800 555111

Sexual Offences Unit: 0114 257 0342

National Railway Enquiries: 08457 48 49 50

South Yorkshire Travel Line: 01709 515151

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.