What is online/cyber bullying?

Cyber bullying is any form of bullying which takes place online or through smartphones and tablets.

Are you or someone you know at risk?

The NHS urgent mental health helpline (above) are for people of all ages.  

You can call for:

• 24-hour advice and support – for you, your child, your parent or someone you care for
• help to speak to a mental health professional
• an assessment to help decide on the best course of care.

If you're worried about a child, you can contact the NSPCC helpline by calling:

0808 800 5000

or e-mail: help@nspcc.org.uk.

For parents and carers who are worried that their child may be being bullied on social media, you can find out more guidance from here. 

You can also contact Call BullyingUK on:

0808 800 2222

or e-mail for support: askus@familylives.org.uk

You can also contact the National Bullying Helpline on:

The National Bullying Helpline is open 9AM - 5PM Monday to Friday. 

Further advice and guidance:

• The National Bullying Helpline: https://www.nationalbullyinghelpline.co.uk/social-media.html

• BullyingUK: https://www.bullying.co.uk/cyberbullying

• NSPCC: https://www.nspcc.org.uk/what-is-child-abuse/types-of-abuse/bullying-and-cyberbullying/

• Thinkuknow: https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/