Listening Team or Help

The Listening team is a team of experienced people there to listen and help. They are not trained counsellors – but will provide a helpful or friendly ear for you. The team will run 9am to 9pm Friday and Saturday, and 9am to 11am on Sunday. To contact the team – you need to visit the registration desk.

Out of hours – here are some numbers you can call –

The UCLAN University staff would suggest the Samaritans – 24 hours – call them on on 116 123

Lancashire Care Wellbeing and Mental Health Helpline Freephone 0800 915 4640 7pm to 11pm Thu and Friday and 12 noon to 12 midnight Sat and Sunday.

Manchester LGBT Foundation has a volunteer helpline 0345 3 30 30 30 from 10am to 10pm Thursday and Friday and 10am to 6pm Saturday only.

There is also the London LGBT helpline 0300 3300630 10am to 11pm every day.