Health and Emergency Services
University Emergency Services
If you are off campus and you are involved in a serious accident or incident, contact the local emergency services first and then let the University know as soon as possible thereafter so that any appropriate assistance can be provided. A serious incident would involve death or serious injury or risk from an accident, natural disaster, political disturbance or similar event. In these circumstances, use the following number to make a PPA (Please Provide Assistance) call to the University reversing the charge if necessary.
Call: +44 (0)141-357 6868 (24 hours)
Say you are making a “PPA call” and be ready to give:
- A brief description of what has happened
- What help is required
- Names and other details of those involved
- A contact phone number (and alert someone there to expect calls)
- Agree a time to phone again University assistance can include help with repatriation, enlisting support from insurers and local agencies, notifying relatives, fielding media inquiries.
Health
NHS 24 08454242424
Western Infirmary: Dumbarton Road 0141 211 2000
Southern General Hospital: 1345 Govan Road, 0141 2011100
The Sandyford Initative (Sexual Health and Pregnancy Advice): 2-6 Sandyford Place, 0141 2118130
Safety
Strathclyde Fire & Rescue, 01413023333
Crimestoppers Scotland, 0800 555111
Other Help lines
Samaritans, 08457909090
Samaritans is available 24 hours a day to provide confidential emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which may lead to suicide.
Rape Crisis Centre, 0141 2488848
Environmental Health, 0141 2877572
Nightline
Please note that Nightline will not answer calls during the Winter Vacation period. Normal service will resume on Jan 7th.
While Nightline is not available, you can call Breathing Space, the Scottish Government listening and advisory service. Specialist advisers will be available every day throughout the Christmas period, from 6.00pm – 2.00am Monday to Thursday, and 24 hours over the weekend. Breathing Space can be contacted on 0800 83 85 87, or 0800 31 71 60 for the minicom service.
Travel
During the winter period some transport services will not run to normal timetables. Please check with the provider before booking. Also please leave lots of time if you are travelling as some services and roads will be affecting by the winter weather.
Traveline Scotland: 08712002233 http://www.traveline.org.uk
Airports:
Glasgow Airport: 0871 0400008
Prestwick Airport: 0871 2230700
Train:
First Scotland: http://www.firstgroup.com/scotrail
National Rail Enquirie: 08457484950
Telesales: 0845 7550033
Local Transport and Bus:
Strathclyde Partnership for Transport: http://www.spt.co.uk
Megabus: http://www.magabus.com
Scottish Citylink: http://www.citylink.co.uk
First Glasgow: http://www.firstgroup.com/ukbus/scotland/swcot/home
Taxis:
Glasgow Taxis: 01414297070
West End Radio Cars: 01419542000