Useful Telephone Numbers

Accommodation
LSE Accommodation Office (V210) -
deals with everything related to LSE Halls of Residence,
and can assist students in finding private-sector accommodation.
T: 020 7955 7531
E: accommodation@lse.ac.uk

University of London Accommodation Office -
information and advice about private accommodation in
London. Extensive database of properties to rent.
T 020 7862 8880
www.lon.ac.uk/accom/

Shelter -
provides advice about all housing issues, including homelessness.
24 hour service.
T 0808 800 4444
www.shelter.org.uk

Health
NHS Direct -
nurse-led helpline providing confidential healthcare advice
and information. 24 hour service.
T 0845 4647
www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk

Samaritans -
offers confidential emotional support to any person who is
suicidal or despairing. 24 hour service.
T 08457 909090
jjo@samaritans.org

Nightline -
Confidential listening support and information for students
in London
020 7631 0101
listening@london-nightline.org.uk

Relate -
advice about relationships. Check the website to find your
local centre.
T 0845 1 30 40 16
www.relate.org.uk

Sexual Health
Family Planning Associationthe
UK's leading sexual health charity working to improve
the sexual health of all people throughout the UK.
www.fpa.org.uk
T 0845 310 1334
National Aids Helpline
T 0800 567123
International Students

UKCOSA -
the best advice service for international students.
www.ukcosa.org.uk
British Council -
more information about studying in the UK.
www.britishcouncil.org.uk
T 0161 957 7755
general.enquiries@britishcouncil.org

The Department for Education and Skills (DFES) -
information about fee status and government policy on international
students.
www.dfes.gov.uk/international-students

Legal Affairs
Citizens Advice Bureaux (CAB) -
offer free, confidential, impartial advice. To find your nearest
CAB, consult the website.
www.nacab.org.uk
http://www.citizensadvice.org.uk or www.adviceguide.org.uk/

Commission for Racial Equality -
can provide advice and assistance in cases of racial discrimination.
www.cre.org.uk
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender
(LGBT) Students

London Lesbian and Gay Switchboard -
24-hour information, support and referral service.
T 020 7837 7324

Money Worries
LSE Financial Support Office - for students experiencing
financial hardship.
T 020 7955 7751
financial-support@lse.ac.uk
www.lse.ac.uk/admin/financial-support

Student Loans Company
T (general enquiries) 0800 40 50 10
T (your account) 0870 24 222 11
www.slc.co.uk
National Debt line - for advice about dealing with
debt.
T 0808 808 4000

Students with Children
The Daycare Trust - campaigns for high quality affordable
childcare for all. Great source of information.
T 020 7840 3350
www.daycaretrust.org.uk

LSE Nursery
Parish Hall, St Clements Lane
Tel: +44 (0)20 7955 6392
Email: Nursery@lse.ac.uk

Students with Disabilities
LSE Disability Office
Jean Jameson ( LSE advisor to students with disabilities
and Dyslexia support tutor)
Room A40, Old Building
T 0207 955 7767
E j.jameson@lse.ac.uk

Travel
Transport for London - all the information on buses
and tubes.
T (24 hrs) 020 7222 1234
www.londontransport.co.uk

Black Cabs: 0871 871 8710

National Rail Enquiries - 24 hour information on fares
and timetables for mainline trains
T (24hrs) 08457 484950
www.thetrainline.com

National Express Coach Services
T 08705 808080
www.nationalexpress.com