Ask For Angela

Sometimes you can find yourself in a situation that isn’t safe or that makes you feel uncomfortable.

Is something not right and you feel you need support?  Do you feel like you are in a unsafe situation?

A number of venues in Southport town centre operate the Ask for Angela scheme.  This means you can discreetly ask for help and assistance.  Just ask a member of staff for ‘Angela’.  

Find out more about Ask For Angela at www.askforangela.co.uk

The following venues have staff trained in Ask For Angela.

  • Kokomo
  • The Masons Arms
  • Tap and Bottles
  • Sinclair’s Bar
  • The Waterfront Hotel
  • The Southport Coaster
  • The Avenue
  • ChopHouse Rock Bar
  • The Auld Dubliner
  • The Carlton
  • Le Grog
  • Sacre Bleu
  • The Office Bar and Restaurant
  • The Bold Hotel
  • Punch Tarmey’s
  • Lord Street Hotel
  • Mavericks
  • Southport Market Bar
  • The Vincent Hotel

Additional support

This page contains a list of local resources and information for those who are feeling at risk or vulnerable (or have concerns for others) whilst spending time in Southport town centre, specifically during the evening and night-time economy.

Immediate Emergency

Threat to life, personal safety or property and suspicious packages

  • Call the Police - 999

Crime Reporting

If you’ve witnessed or been the victim of crime that isn’t an emergency. 

Spiking

Spiking can make you seriously ill. The signs you should look out for in yourself or someone you are with include, confusion and disorientation, nausea and vomiting, hallucinations and paranoia, poor co-ordination and vision, an inability to communicate clearly, and memory loss and blackouts.

If you feel unwell, get medical help as soon as possible by calling 999 or 111.​ Ask the people you are with or the staff in a venue to help you access medical help.

Stalking and Harassment

Stalking and harassment is when someone repeatedly behaves in a way that makes you feel scared, distressed or threatened.

Children and Young People

Do you have a concern about a child or young person?  If something doesn’t seem right, it might not be.  It’s always better to be sure.

The signs of child exploitation can include

  • Travelling alone, particularly in school hours, late at night or frequently
  • Looking lost or in unfamiliar surroundings
  • Anxious, frightened, angry or displaying other behaviours that make you worried about them
  • In possession of more than one phone
  • Carrying lots of cash
  • Potentially under the influence of drugs or alcohol
  • Being instructed or controlled by another individual
  • Accompanied by individuals who are older than them
  • Seen begging in a public space

If a child or young person is in immediate danger, please call 999.

Rough Sleeping Services

If you are concerned that someone may be sleeping rough, contact Light For Life.

StreetSafe

StreetSafe is a service that allows you to anonymously report safety concerns in public places. This includes poorly lit streets, abandoned buildings, or vandalism, as well as instances where you feel unsafe due to someone following or verbally abusing you.

Southport Pubwatch

Southport Pubwatch is a pro-active scheme involving licensees of bars, pubs and night-time economy venues in Southport Town Centre

Vulnerable Adults

Are you concerned about an adult at risk of harm?  Adult Social Care within Sefton Council deal with all enquiries relating to harm, abuse or mistreatment.