Welfare for Young People and Families

During the time of school closure, young people and families will continue to have access to vital supports to ensure their safety and welfare. The following is a list of weblinks and contact numbers for services that may be of help.

Class teachers will be communicating regarding learning through a range of online platforms. Should you have an urgent issue that is not focussed on learning and teaching and requires contact with school, please use the following email address: PerthGrammar@pkc.gov.uk. While this is checked regularly, it is not monitored at all times. Information received will be passed to relevant staff (eg. Guidance Teachers) who will then respond as appropriate. Our telephone switchboard may be operational at times and voicemail is available, however please use email as first option and only call in exceptional circumstances: 01738 427800.

Child Protection

Website: https://www.pkc.gov.uk/childprotection

Tel: 01738 476768

Adult Support & Protection

Website: https://www.pkc.gov.uk/asap

Tel: 0345 30 111 20

Perth & Kinross Foodbank

Website: https://perthkinross.foodbank.org.uk/

Tel: 01738626799, 07876382568

Childline

Website: https://www.childline.org.uk/

Tel: 0800 1111

Samaritans

Website: https://www.samaritans.org/?nation=scotland

Tel: 116 123

NHS Scotland (NHS Inform / NHS24)

Website: https://www.nhsinform.scot/

Tel: 111

Citizens Advice

Website: https://www.cas.org.uk/

Tel: 01738 450580

PKC Welfare Rights Team

Website: https://www.pkc.gov.uk/wrt

Tel: 01738 476900

Perth & Kinross Council

Website: https://www.pkc.gov.uk

Tel: 01738 475000

YoungScot

Website: https://young.scot/

Tel: 0808 8010338

Cool2Talk

Website: https://cool2talk.org/

Non-emergency Police

Tel: 101

Emergency Services

Tel: 999

Community support in Perth

Click here to download a range of support available in the Perth area.

Welfare and benefits services

Click here to download a range of welfare and benefits service information.

World Health Organisation (WHO) - WhatsApp

The WHO has launched a messaging service with partners WhatsApp and Facebook to keep people safe from coronavirus. The service can be accessed through a link that opens a conversation on WhatsApp. Users can simply type “hi” to activate the conversation, prompting a menu of options that can help answer their questions about COVID-19.