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Safety first
A personal safety guide for international students
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Contents
Introduction
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About the police
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Arriving in the UK
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Protecting your identity
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Taking out insurance
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Looking after your belongings
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Finding private accommodation
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Safety at home
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Safety on the streets
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Using public transport
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Using taxis
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Driving in the UK
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Laws in the UK
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Racial discrimination
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and harassment
Useful helplines and websites
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Introduction
Whether you are coming to the United Kingdom (UK) for a short training course or to
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attend a longer study programme, we want your stay here to be a valuable and enjoyable
educational and cultural experience.
For many of you this will be your first time
students less vulnerable to crime while they
living away from home in an unfamiliar country.
are studying at school, college or university.
This guide is designed to help you prepare
Staff at your institution are there to help you
for your stay here and give you practical
take care of yourself and settle happily into
advice about living and studying in the UK.
your local community. They, or local community
It highlights some of the safety and security
police officers, usually give talks about
issues you need to be aware of and lists
personal safety and give practical advice
organisations to contact if you do need help.
to help you get around as safely as possible.
By international standards, the UK is a safe
Taking the personal safety advice in this guide
country, with low levels of violence and
(and insuring your belongings when you
street crime. A recent survey by the British
arrive) should be one of your first priorities.
Council showed that the vast majority of
Do remember that the vast majority of
those students who responded have not
international students enjoy a positive and
been the victims of crime while in the UK.
rewarding experience during their stay in the
Much of the advice is common sense, but it
UK; the suggestions that follow are intended
can make a real difference. You can make
to advise, not to alarm.
yourself safer and protect your family,
We hope that you find this guide helpful.
accommodation and belongings by following
some of these simple suggestions.
Helen Clews
The British Council, the Home Office and the
British Council
police are working together to make all
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About the police
The police in the UK are friendly and helpful, have a duty to protect everyone and can always be safely
approached. They are committed to promoting crime prevention and work closely with educational institutions,
their staff and students to promote and reinforce student safety messages.
Registering your stay
police who will always encourage
999 from any telephone. This call
you to report the incident. Do not
is free of charge but should be used
Some international students are
worry about language difficulties as
only in an emergency.
required to register their stay with
the police will find someone, free of
the police within seven days of their
charge, who speaks your language.
arrival. The stamp in your passport
How to report a crime
You can tell your tutor, welfare officer,
will tell you whether or not you
your host family, security on campus,
To report a non-emergency minor
should register. Many universities
or someone you can trust that they
crime, call your local police station –
and institutions organise registration
can contact the police for you or you
you can find their number in the
sessions on campus. If yours doesn’t
can even do it anonymously.
telephone directory. Alternatively you
and you need to register, you should
can ask someone you know and trust
take a letter from your institution
Your local police station can also
to make the call for you.
confirming that you are studying
provide helpful advice about crime
there, what course you are studying,
prevention and a home security
The charity Crimestoppers runs the
proof of address, your passport, two
assessment, if required. They can also
0800 555 111 number, which allows
photographs and £34 registration
provide a certificate if you need to
people to telephone anonymously
fee to a local police station or, if you
make an insurance claim for a theft.
with information about criminals or
are studying in London, the Overseas
crimes. The information is then passed
Visitors’ Records Office (telephone
on to the police. Just tell them what
In an emergency
020 7230 1208).
you know, not who you are.
In an emergency where there is
During your stay if you do have
a danger to life or a crime is in
anything stolen, are assaulted, followed
progress you can contact the police,
or threatened, you can contact the
fire brigade or ambulance by dialling
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Arriving in the UK
In the excitement of arriving in a new country, it can be easy to become distracted and misplace
things, especially as you get on and off planes, trains and coaches. Here is some practical advice
to help you when you first arrive in the UK.
I Take special care of your passport,
include some coins so that you
I Label your luggage clearly so
travel documents and tickets and
can use public telephones and
that it can be forwarded to you
keep them with you in a safe place.
ticket machines, and some small
if it gets separated from you during
Before you travel, take a photocopy
denomination bank notes (£5
the journey. If you do lose your
of all the pages of your passport that
and £10).
luggage, report the loss immediately
show your details (name, photograph,
to officials of the airline or shipping
I Carry cash, credit cards and
passport number and its date and
line. At airports or seaports, check
traveller’s cheques in a safe place,
place of issue) and all the pages
the ‘lost property office’ to see
such as an inside pocket, a money
that have any entry clearances
whether it has been handed in there.
belt or a zipped bag. Make a note of
or immigration stamps on them
the serial numbers of your traveller’s
I If you need to leave your luggage
and pack this separately from
cheques and pack this separately
somewhere while you change
your passport. If you do lose
from the cheques themselves. Keep
money or make telephone calls,
your passport contact the police
your traveller’s cheques separate
find an official ‘left luggage office’
and your Embassy immediately
from your passport. If you lose your
(available at airports and at major
and give them your passport details.
traveller’s cheques or credit card,
rail and coach stations). For a small
I We strongly advise against carrying
report the loss to the police and
fee, you will be able to leave your
large amounts of cash with you. Just
the issuing organisation immediately.
luggage in a supervised area. The
bring enough to cover your immediate
attendant will give you a receipt so
I Keep the telephone number of your
needs (about £250). Bring a credit
that you can collect your items later.
college or university handy, in case
card, if you have one, to pay for
you need to call for advice or tell
things such as rail tickets and hotel
them about a change in your plans.
bills. If possible, your cash should
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I Always use a licensed taxi. You can
check whether the taxi is licensed
by looking at the back of it to ensure
an official licence plate is attached
before you get in. You should never
agree to travel in an unlicensed taxi
with an unlicensed driver.
I From Heathrow Airport, you can
safely travel in one of the famous
‘black cabs’. At other airports the
information desk will give you
the names of reputable companies
who are permitted to work there.
Never agree to travel with someone
who approaches you inside the
terminal building unless you have
made a specific arrangement to
be met by a ‘minicab’ company.
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Protecting your identity
Your identity and personal information are
valuable. Criminals can find out your personal
details and use them to open bank accounts
and get credit cards, loans and documents
(such as passports) in your name.
The website www.identitytheft.org.uk can help
you to protect yourself, advises what to do if
it happens to you, and suggests where to get
further help.
Taking out insurance
It is essential that you take out insurance when
you arrive in the UK to insure your belongings
against theft and accidental damage. You can
find insurance information on most college
and university campuses or you can consult
your students’ union or bank.
For general advice on insurance and a full list of
insurance brokers contact The British Insurance
Brokers’ Association at www.biba.org.uk.
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Looking after your belongings
I When moving into new accommodation,
I If you have a bicycle, always lock it up
don’t leave luggage or belongings outside
with a good-quality D lock (available
or in the open trunk/boot of a car or taxi.
from www.soldsecure.com) by its frame
and wheel to a fixed object when you’re
I Use an ultraviolet pen to mark your
not using it. Mark it with your postcode
valuables with the name of your university
so the police can return it if it is stolen
or college, your name and student ID
and recovered.
number (see your students’ union office
for details). This will enable the police to
I Try not to use a computer case when
return them if they are stolen and
carrying a laptop; use a less obvious
recovered.
bag to carry it in and think before using
it. Back up your work and keep it separate
I Ask your college if they provide safe
from your laptop.
storage or consider purchasing a small
personal safe to keep your passport,
I Also avoid displaying other expensive
traveller’s cheques, wallet/purse and
items such as watches, jewellery, white
other valuables locked away.
earphones or mobile phones in busy
public places.
I Make sure your television, video and other
valuables can’t be seen through a window
I Register your mobile phone, bicycles,
and never leave cash or credit cards lying
and laptops free of charge with Immobilise
around.
Phone Crime (www.immobilise.com). If they
are stolen, call 08701 123 123. You will
I Make a list of your possessions (including
need to have your IMEI number (15 digit
make, model and serial numbers) for
serial number) when reporting a stolen
reference and ideally keep photographic
mobile phone – this can be found by
records of valuables.
dialling *#06# on most mobiles or by
I If you go away on holiday, try to leave
looking behind the phone battery. You
your valuables in storage (many
should keep a note of your IMEI number
educational institutions have a secure
in a safe place in case it is required. Never
storage room) or with a trusted friend.
leave your mobile phone unattended.
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Finding private accommodation
It is important for you to have suitable, safe accommodation while you are studying in the UK. Start
making arrangements as soon as you have been accepted on your course – this is especially important
if you are planning to bring your family with you.
Make sure you arrange some form
Here are some tips to help you find
I Find out exactly who might have
of accommodation before you arrive
safe, private accommodation:
access to the accommodation apart
in the UK, even if it is only temporary.
from yourself.
I Ask the accommodation office at
Contact the student officer at your
your institution, the welfare office or
I Be businesslike in your dealings with
Embassy or High Commission
the students’ union for advice and
prospective landlords or landladies.
before you leave your home country –
help. They may have lists of local
they may be able to give you
I If you feel uncomfortable with
accommodation to rent and may
information.
anyone who is showing you
also have inspected it to check it is
accommodation, mention that
You can get information about
suitable. They may be able to help if
friends know where you are and
accommodation owned by private
you have any problems.
are expecting your return at a
landlords from www.saferstudents.co.uk
I Check whether the accommodation
certain time.
and from the accommodation office at
you are going to see is in a safe
your institution. Contact them as soon
You can get more useful advice about
area before you go. To find out
as you are accepted on your course to
finding student accommodation in the
about crime statistics in the area
find out what is available.
UK at: www.ukcosa.org.uk.
you are planning to live, look at:
www.crimestatistics.org.uk.
I If possible, take someone with you
when viewing accommodation. If you
are alone, leave the address you are
going to and your expected time of
return with a friend or colleague.
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Safety at home
I Lock all outside doors and deadlock
I If you have a telephone-answering
I Leave keys in a safe place where
windows when you are at home and
machine, don’t record a message
you can find them easily in case you
consider using or purchasing a
saying: ‘I am not available’, as this
need to leave in a hurry, but don’t
safety chain or spy hole for your
reveals to the caller that you are a
keep them near doors or windows.
front door.
single occupant. It is better to say:
I If you are leaving the house empty,
‘No one is available to take your call.’
I If you are female and live in a flat
ask a friend to open and close your
with a door-entry system do not put
I If you ever receive obscene or
curtains/blinds in the mornings and
‘Miss’, ‘Mrs’, or ‘Ms’ in front of your
threatening telephone calls or notes
evenings. Use a time-switch for your
name; just use your family name. If
tell a member of staff at your
lights and radios to make it appear
in doubt about a visitor, do not let
institution or the police.
as if there is someone in; these can
him or her in.
be bought from hardware shops and
I If you live in a shared house, don’t
other high street retailers.
I If you live in a flat or a house with
assume there is someone else in
an outside light and/or a burglar
who will make it secure when you
I Keep keys in a pocket rather than in
alarm, make sure you use them. If
go out. Make sure you leave the
a bag, then if the bag is stolen you
the alarm can be set to cover zoned
house secure at all times.
can still get into your house.
areas, set the alarm downstairs
I If you are going away, tell someone
I If you do see signs of a break-in –
when you go to bed.
you trust where you are going and
smashed windows or open doors –
I Every home should have at least
when you will be back.
don’t go in. Go to a friend or
one smoke alarm, preferably two,
neighbour’s house and call the
I Don’t leave spare keys outside or
which should be tested regularly.
police. Do not touch anything when
in a garage or shed. Keep house
These can be bought very cheaply
you do go back in as you could
and car keys separate and out of
from hardware shops and other high
destroy valuable evidence.
sight in the house.
street retailers.
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Electric and gas fires,
How to avoid being trapped
heaters and cookers
by fire when inside buildings
I If you have cookers, fires and/or
I Know the location of and, where
heaters in your accommodation,
appropriate, how to use fire exits,
make sure that they are checked
fire-assembly points, fire-fighting
every year by a professional person.
equipment and first-aid facilities.
If you think any gas fires, heaters or
I Know the procedures for emergency
cookers are unsafe, get a carbon
evacuation and follow them as
monoxide detector, which you can
necessary.
buy in hardware shops and some
petrol stations.
How to report a gas leak
I If you live in rented accommodation,
ask your landlord or landlady to have
If you smell gas anywhere, either
cookers, fires and heaters checked.
in the house or in the street, call the
They are required by law to show
freephone gas service emergency
you the most recent safety
number on 0800 111 999. If it is in
certificate.
your own house and it is safe to do
so, turn off the gas supply and open
I Whenever you go out, turn off gas
the windows and doors.
and electrical appliances, such as
the cooker, television and iron (but
not refrigerator).
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Safety on the streets
Generally speaking, it is safe to walk on the streets in the UK, although you should
avoid walking alone at night and use your common sense wherever you are.
I When you first move into your
I Always carry enough change and/or
I Don’t accept drinks from strangers
accommodation, find suitable and
a telephone or telephone card to
or leave your drink unattended in
safe routes to petrol stations, shops
make a telephone call, or to get a
public places as ‘spiking’ drinks with
and telephone stands. Try to find
taxi, should you need one.
drugs or alcohol is on the increase.
routes that are well lit and busy.
I Be alert and brief when using a
I Carry a personal attack alarm in your
I Walk on the pavement, facing
mobile phone and try to conceal it.
hand when walking at night in case
oncoming traffic. When crossing the
you need it quickly.
I When using a public telephone
road, remember that vehicles drive
stand, face outwards, so that you
I Avoid confrontation – it’s better and
on the left in the UK so they will be
can see what’s going on around you.
safer to walk away if you are being
coming towards you from the right.
provoked or hassled.
I If you feel you are being followed,
I If you are returning home late at
cross the street (more than once if
I Be aware of others around you at
night, walk in a group or use public
necessary), and if you are still
cash point machines and try not
transport. Avoid putting yourself at
unhappy move as quickly as possible
to use them at night or in poorly
risk by taking shortcuts, for example,
to a public area, such as a restaurant
lit areas. If you must use a machine,
through dark alleyways or parks.
or bar, and telephone for help. It is
go with a friend and leave as soon
I Don’t carry large amounts of cash
not necessarily the best idea to use
as you have your money.
with you when you are out.
the first telephone that you see if it is
in an isolated spot.
I Always keep your bag and
coat/jacket with you and not on the
back of a chair or out of sight.
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I Always memorise your PIN
(personal identification number)
to access your money from a cash
machine. Never write down your
PIN or give it to anyone else.
I Have your keys ready well before
you reach the door of your car
or house.
I Carry your bag close to you with
the clasp facing inwards or strap
it over your shoulder. If someone
grabs your bag, let it go. Your safety
is more important.
I If you live in halls of residence, make
sure no strangers follow you when
you walk through the main entrance.
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Using public transport
Public transport in the UK is reliable, relatively inexpensive and convenient to use.
Here are some tips on using it safely:
I If you travel by train, store your
I Do not open the doors until your
luggage as close to your seat as
transport home has completely
I If travelling by bus, try not to wait
possible, or where you can easily
stopped.
alone at bus stops. When on the bus,
see it. If you use a luggage rack,
sit downstairs (if on a double-decker)
I Try to avoid walking alone after
check your belongings regularly,
where the driver and other passengers
getting off a train, bus, tube or tram.
especially when a train stops
can see you. Arrange for others to
If you can, walk close to a group of
at a station.
meet you at the bus stop if you are
people or arrange for someone to
returning late and have a long way
I If travelling a long way by train, make
meet you.
to walk home.
sure someone knows which train you
I Never walk across or touch railway
are travelling on and when you are
I If you can, take a taxi rather than
lines – it is very dangerous and you
due to arrive.
walk the streets with a road map
could be badly injured or even killed.
and your luggage.
I Check the time of the last train, bus,
I To remain safe and alert don’t listen
tube or tram home to avoid being
I If you travel by train or Underground
to personal stereos or have long
stranded at night.
(tube), don’t sit in an empty carriage.
conversations on mobile phones
Try to sit near groups of people in a
I If you are lost, or in need of
while you are walking.
well-lit area.
assistance when travelling by train,
find a member of staff or telephone
the British Transport Police on
freephone 0800 40 50 40.
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Using taxis
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your stay in the UK, for instance, when you first arrive here or after
a night out. If you don’t feel safe walking home, use a taxi.
However, you do need to be aware of
I Agree the fare with the driver before
some basic safety guidelines about
you get into the taxi in order to avoid
using them. Here are some helpful tips:
misunderstandings when you get to
your destination.
I If you need to use a taxi, ask your
educational institution to
I Sit in the back of a taxi and directly
recommend a taxi company and
behind the driver, whenever possible.
keep the telephone number handy –
I It is quite acceptable to chat with
never use an unlicensed company.
the driver, but do not give away
I Check the back of the taxi to
any personal information.
ensure there is an official licence
I Have your cash ready and leave
plate attached before you get in.
the cab before you pay the driver.
If you are still not sure, ask to see
Some educational institutions have
the driver’s identification.
linked up with a taxi firm so, even
I Be aware that some minicabs
if you don’t have cash, you can
that stop in the street may be
pay the driver later if you give your
cheaper but are not licensed,
student card details to the driver.
and are therefore not as safe as
Ask your students’ union for details.
taxis or minicabs that you arrange
I If you want, you can ask your taxi
by telephone. You must pre-book
driver to wait until you have entered
private hire taxis otherwise you are
your house safely before he or she
not insured to be in the vehicle.
drives away.
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Driving in the UK
As an international student you must make sure you fulfil the legal requirements
and be aware of the correct procedures before you drive in England, Scotland,
Wales and Northern Ireland.
You must have a licence that allows
book at most good bookshops or read
I Before you set off, check your
you to drive in Great Britain (England,
it online at www.highwaycode.gov.uk.
tyres and fuel, and oil levels. Tyre
Scotland and Wales). There are
weld is useful in case of a flat tyre
There are several ways that driving in
different arrangements in Northern
in a remote area as it will mend
the UK differs from driving in other
Ireland. GB licences are issued by the
a punctured tyre for long enough
countries. The British drive on the left-
Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency
for you to reach a garage.
hand side of the road and overtake on
(DVLA). If you have a driving licence
the right. Seat belts must be worn at
I Always carry a good torch and
that was issued in your home country,
all times. It is illegal to use a hand-held
check the batteries regularly.
you must find out if you can use it to
mobile phone or send or read text
drive in Great Britain and how long it
I Handbags or briefcases are safer if
messages while driving. You must
is valid for.
placed on the floor or behind seats
not drive while under the influence
rather than on the passenger seat.
A guidance note (Driving in England,
of alcohol or drugs and you must
Don’t leave valuables in the car; if
Scotland and Wales: a guide for
observe all speed limits. Remember,
you have to, lock them in the boot/
international students), can be found at
pedestrians have the right of way
trunk so they are out of sight.
www.ukcosa.org.uk/images/driving.pdf.
when on pedestrian crossings.
I If you’re travelling in a car
To drive a car or ride a motorcycle
Here are a few more tips to help
alone lock all the doors and
in the UK you must be 17 years old.
you drive safely in the UK:
keep the windows closed while
The Highway Code is a government
I If you are going on a long journey,
you are driving.
publication that provides a summary
plan your route using main roads,
of UK traffic law and has pictures of all
and telephone ahead to let someone
the road signs in use in the UK (many
know roughly when to expect you.
of which are also used throughout the
European Union). You can buy this
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Laws in the UK
The laws in the UK may be different from those in your home
country. This especially applies to the use of tobacco, alcohol
and self-defence sprays.
I You must not carry drugs with you
You can find an essential guide
of any kind (unless prescribed by
to the law in the UK at
a doctor), or use any illegal drugs,
www.bbc.co.uk/crime/law.
including cannabis, ecstasy, LSD
If you need legal assistance, there
or amphetamines.
are a number of organisations that
I It is illegal to carry any sort of
can help you:
weapon including knives, self-
I Community Legal Service
defence CS gas sprays, guns
Direct offers access to free legal
or stun guns.
information and advice. Find out
I You must be 16 and over
more at www.clsdirect.org.uk or
to buy tobacco.
telephone 0845 345 4345.
I You must be 18 and over
I You can also contact the
to buy alcohol.
Citizens Advice Bureaux at
www.citizensadvice.org.uk. They
I Never buy property that you
provide free, confidential and
think might be stolen, no matter
independent advice in bureaux,
how tempting the bargain.
colleges, and other institutions
I It is an offence to falsely report
across the UK. Advice is available
the theft of property.
face-to-face and by telephone
on issues such as housing, legal
difficulties and discrimination.
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Racial discrimination and harassment
The population of the UK is increasingly diverse and a great many
religions and ethnic groups are represented. Britain is a tolerant
society that believes in respecting the rights of minority groups.
This belief is supported by law:
individuals who feel they have been
the Race Relations Act is one of
discriminated against. You can also
the most comprehensive laws against
report it to the local branch of the
racial discrimination in the world and
Commission for Racial Equality (CRE).
works towards the elimination of racial
The CRE will provide information
discrimination and the promotion
and advice to anyone who thinks
of equal opportunity between people
they have suffered racial discrimination
of different racial groups.
or harassment.
If you are subjected to any form of
You can contact the Commission
racial discrimination or harassment,
for Racial Equality on 020 7939 0000
report it to your institution. They will
or find out more from their website at
have a formal procedure to assist
www.cre.gov.uk.
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Useful helplines and websites
The following helplines and websites offer sensitive and impartial information and support by telephone and
on the internet. Information and advice in most cases is free and confidential. Remember, these organisations
are there to help you, so do not hesitate to contact them if you need assistance.
BBC
Advice guide (CAB)
Department for Transport
Lots of useful safety advice and tips regarding
www.adviceguide.org.uk
Advice on traffic law in the UK.
crime prevention and self-defence.
www.highwaycode.gov.uk
Commission for Racial Equality
www.bbc.co.uk/crime/prevention
Offers support and advice in cases of
Drinkline
British Insurance Brokers Association
racial discrimination or harassment.
Advice on sensible drinking and alcohol misuse.
Information about insurance and insurance
www.cre.gov.uk
Telephone 0800 917 8282
providers in the UK.
Telephone 020 7939 0000
Home Office
www.biba.org.uk
Community Legal Service Direct
The Home Office has a website giving practical
British Transport Police
Access to free legal information and advice.
advice on protecting yourself against identity theft.
Provides a policing service on the railways,
www.clsdirect.org.uk
www.identitytheft.org.uk
London Underground, the Docklands Light Railway,
Telephone 0845 345 4345
Immobilise Crime
the Midland Metro tram system
Crimereduction.gov.uk
To register your mobile phone, bicycle or laptop
and the Croydon Tramlink.
Useful information and resources
and for advice on what to do if they are stolen.
www.btp.police.uk
about crime prevention.
www.immobilise.com
Childalert.co.uk
www.crimereduction.gov.uk
Telephone 08701 123 123
Comprehensive advice and personal safety
Crimestoppers
Information about crime statistics
guidance for children.
The charity Crimestoppers runs the 0800 555
in different regions of the UK
www.childalert.co.uk
111 number, which allows people to telephone
www.crimestatistics.org.uk
Citizens Advice Bureaux (CAB)
anonymously with information about criminals
National Domestic Violence Helpline
The CAB service helps people resolve their money,
or crimes. The information is then passed on
Free telephone support for women
legal and other problems by providing information
to the police. Just tell them what you know, not
experiencing domestic violence.
and advice.
who you are.
Telephone 0908 2000 247
www.citizensadvice.org.uk
www.crimestoppers-uk.org
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National Drugs Helpline
Samaritans (24 hours)
UKCOSA – The Council for
A 24-hour, seven days a week free confidential
The Samaritans provide confidential support
International Education
service offering advice and information to
to individuals in emotional distress.
Offers advice and comprehensive guidance
individuals concerned about drugs.
www.samaritans.org.uk
notes on aspects of studying in the UK for
www.ndh.org.uk
Telephone 0845 790 9090
international students.
Telephone 0800 77 66 00
www.ukcosa.org.uk
Stonewall
National Lesbian and Gay Switchboard
A political lobbying group working towards the
ukstudentlife.com
Information, support and referral service
civil, political, economic social and cultural rights
Information about keeping yourself and your
for lesbians and gay men.
of lesbian, gay and bisexual people.
belongings safe.
Telephone 020 7837 7324
www.stonewall.org.uk
www.ukstudentlife.com/Personal/Safety.htm
Telephone 020 7881 9440
National Union of Students
Victim Support
The website for the National Union of
Student Accommodation
An independent charity that helps people cope
Students (NUS).
A directory of student accommodation and
with the effects of crime. They provide free and
www.nusonline.co.uk
associated links.
confidential support and information to help
www.studentaccommodation.org
individuals deal with their experiences.
NHS Direct
www.victimsupport.org.uk
NHS Direct offers confidential health advice and
Suzy Lamplugh Trust
Supportline: 0845 30 30 900
information, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
A national charity offering advice on how
www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk
to be safe.
Women’s Aid
Telephone 0845 4647
www.suzylamplugh.org
Offers support and a place of safety
Telephone 020 8876 0305
to abused women and children.
Rape Crisis Federation for
www.womensaid.org.uk
Wales and England
Terrence Higgins Trust
Telephone 0808 2000 247
Help for women who have suffered rape, sexual
The Terrence Higgins Trust delivers health
abuse, attack or harassment.
promotion campaigns, national and local
www.rapecrisis.co.uk
services to people with or affected by AIDS.
www.tht.org.uk
Telephone 0845 1221 200
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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS’ CAMPAIGN
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The United Kingdom’s international organisation for educational opportunities
and cultural relations. We are registered in England as a charity.
