SOURCES OF SUPPORT AND ADVICE
If you or a member of your family has been affected by the tsunami crisis and would like to talk to someone or seek further information and advice, you can try the telephone numbers and links below: British Red Cross Tsunami Helpline - 0845 054 7474
Trained Red Cross volunteers are available from 9am until 9pm daily to offer support and advice or refer callers to the relevant organisation for expert help and information. - 08457 90 90 90 (UK) or 1850 60 90 90 (ROI)
The Samaritans offer 24-hour confidential support to anyone in emotional distress. The helpline number is currently being handed out at UK airports to those passengers returning from the areas affected by the tsunami disaster. Alternatively, try the following web links for discussion forums and victim support:This website contains information on the current number of British casualties, as well as advice for victims and their families. Includes an emergency telephone number Helping those who have been separated by conflict or disaster to find information about their loved ones in order to restore contact.
Health and safety information and advice for those tourists who wish to go ahead with their travel plans and support the struggling local economy in those areas worst hit by the disaster.
The NCIS are
warning people about the Tsunami Fraud Threat after receiving reports of criminals claiming to be collecting on behalf of charities involved in the tsunami relief effort.
For advice on how to identify such scams and information on what to do if you receive any such correspondence, please visit for further information. | 
听听Inside Out - North West: Monday January 24, 2005
