Support for all Glasgow's communities
Glasgow is a proud, diverse and, above all, welcoming city.
The riots and violent disorder that have impacted towns and cities elsewhere in the UK over the past week will, understandably, have shocked and concerned many Glaswegians - but we are determined our city's sense of community will stay strong and resilient.
While there is currently no intelligence to suggest this kind of disorder will be replicated in Scotland, we believe it is important that everyone in our city is able to feel reassured, safe and supported.
Police Scotland is reaching out to communities across Glasgow. Please read the force's statement here.
It is important we all take on board advice to be wary about the information we find and share online.
Where to find help
Emergency Services
If you are in immediate danger, always dial 999 in an emergency for police, fire and medical or ambulance services.
For non-emergencies call 101 (+44 (0) 141 308 1070 if calling from outside the UK. Network charges may apply).
Police Scotland spend a lot of time each day answering calls on matters that are not actually the responsibility of the police. Please read Police Scotland's information before you call 101 to make sure they can assist with your non-emergency issue.
Police Scotland
- Police Scotland website
- Hate Crime information
- Find your local police station and check the public counter opening hours
- Text Relay - 18001101 for deaf, deafened, hard of hearing or speech-impaired callers
- Support for British Sign Language users/speakers
NHS
- In an emergency phone 999
- Phone 111 for free if you think you need A&E but it's not life or limb threatening. The 111 service can also help if you're in mental health distress, or your GP practice, pharmacy, or dental practice is closed.
- NHS24 website
Hate crime
Schools
Glasgow will support schools to help young people cope with their concerns over current events - and exposure to potentially shocking and upsetting images and information reported in the media or shared on social channels.
Our schools will also continue to work with our campus police officers in school communities across Glasgow.
They are a vital link between young people, schools, and their local areas and can play a crucial role in reassuring the young people and their families.
Schools have considerable expertise and experience in equality and inclusion practice - both in terms of celebrating the rich diversity of our city and, where necessary, supporting young people who are subjected to any form of abuse.
Our schools will take appropriate action on any form of prejudice or bullying.
Families can use the usual channels of contacting their school if they need additional support or advice in relation to their child - or to let the school know if their child is anxious about current events.
Find out more about our anti-bullying strategy here.
Finding other help locally
- Glasgow Helps
- Glasgow Council for the Voluntary Sector
- Health and Social Care support
- Report antisocial behaviour
Advice for students
Speak to your university or college student support and wellbeing services.
- University of Glasgow
- Strathclyde University
- Glasgow Caledonian University
- Glasgow School of Art
- Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
- City of Glasgow College
Advice for businesses
If you need help and advice to plan for disruption to your business
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