Support and Further Help

Busy Corner Books/Writing Well
 (UK Adults 18+)

Writing and reflection can sometimes touch tender places. At Busy Corner Books and Writing Well, we care. Dignity, and respect are central to how spaces are held. However, it is important to be clear about the boundaries of this work, and where additional support may be needed.

Busy Corner Books and Writing Well provide learning, reflective and developmental spaces, including courses offered for personal development and continuing professional development (CPD) purposes. They are not therapy or crisis services.

This page exists so that support is available clearly, quietly, and without pressure if something deeper is stirred.

A gentle clarification of boundaries

Writing Well courses and Busy Corner Books services are designed to support reflection, learning, insight, and growth through writing. Participants are always encouraged to share only what feels safe and appropriate.

If you are experiencing significant distress, feel unsafe, or are concerned about harm to yourself or others, it is important to seek timely specialist support beyond what can be offered here.

Being signposted to support does not mean you have failed, shared too much, or are "not coping well enough". It simply means you are responding wisely to what is arising.

Safeguarding and confidentiality

Whatever you share within Busy Corner Books or Writing Well — whether spoken or written — is treated as confidential and with care.

Confidentiality would only be broken if there were a serious concern about safety, such as risk of harm to yourself or another person.

In such circumstances: Any action would be proportionate and limited to what is necessary. Every effort would be made to discuss concerns with you first, wherever possible. The intention would always be to support safety and well-being, not to punish or judge.

Online sessions are not recorded, and participants are asked to respect the privacy of others in group settings.

If you are in immediate danger

If you or someone else is in immediate danger, please contact emergency services straight away: call 999 — UK Emergency Services

Urgent mental health support (UK)

If you need urgent support but it is not an immediate emergency: NHS 111, Call 111 and ask for the urgent mental health line for your local area. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This service can help you access crisis teams and urgent mental health care close to you.

Confidential listening and emotional support

You do not need to be in crisis to contact these services:

Samaritans📞 116 123 (UK & ROI, free, 24/7)

Confidential listening support for anyone feeling overwhelmed, distressed, or in despair

Shout📱 Text SHOUT to 85258

Free, confidential text support 24 hours a day. Particularly helpful if speaking feels difficult.

Information, guidance, and local support:

Mind📞 0300 123 3393

Offers information, guidance, and signposting to local services. Helpful for understanding options and next steps.

NHS – Your GP

Your GP can help with referrals, ongoing support, and local services.

If you are supporting someone else. If you are worried about another person: Contact NHS 111 for advice.

Reach out to Mind for guidance for carers and supporters.

In an emergency, contact 999

**You are not expected to carry concern alone.**

"A quiet encouragement"

Reaching out for support is an act of courage, not weakness.Writing can open doors — sometimes to insight, sometimes to pain, and often to both. When more support is needed, allowing others to help is part of caring well for yourself. If you are unsure where to begin, choosing any one of the services above is a good first step.

(Support and Further Help Policy 2026, Busy Corner Books, Lincolnshire.)