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
PKAVS Young Carers
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
Perth & Kinross Mental Health Directory of Services
Website: https://www.pkc.gov.uk/mentalhealth
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
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.
COVID 19 Staying Safe Leaflet
This leaflet sets out who may need extra support during the Covid-19 outbreak; how to access this support; and how you can help in your community, whilst staying safe yourself.
Alzheimer Scotland
Website: https://www.alzscot.org/
Tel: 24 hour Freephone Dementia Helpline: 0808 808 3000
