We’d like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum.

This is to keep it a safe and useful space for MoneySaving discussions. Threads that are – or become – political in nature may be removed in line with the Forum’s rules. Thank you for your understanding.

📨 Have you signed up to the Forum's new Email Digest yet? Get a selection of trending threads sent straight to your inbox daily, weekly or monthly!

London Incident Phone Relay Service

MSE_Martin
MSE_Martin Posts: 8,272 Money Saving Expert
Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
I know many people in London are struggling to tell loved ones they are ok, but the internet is working. I'm not sure if this will work, but it's worth a try and it will help take the weight off the phone services.


There is an element of trust here.

For those in London trying to contact loved ones.


Click reply to this post, and put your name in (first name only) and who you need to call.

Someone should send you a personal message (PM – listed top right of the page) volunteering their aid and to call for you. From then on talk to that person via PM. Once the call has been made – go back to your original post and edit it so it says – ‘call made, no more help needed’

You will need to register on the Chat Forum to do this, otherwise you can’t receive the PM. I assure you this isn’t being done for that purpose. Registration is free, we don’t use the data, and you can delete your registration as soon as the call is made.

Please do not post the phone numbers in the thread for security purposes.


For those outside London willing to help


If you’re willing to make a call, please send someone a PM (personal message) if you are willing to call for them.

Fingers crossed this works

Martin
Martin Lewis, Money Saving Expert.
Please note, answers don't constitute financial advice, it is based on generalised journalistic research. Always ensure any decision is made with regards to your own individual circumstance.
Don't miss out on urgent MoneySaving, get my weekly e-mail at www.moneysavingexpert.com/tips.
Debt-Free Wannabee Official Nerd Club: (Honorary) Members number 000
«13456

Comments

  • Ember999
    Ember999 Posts: 1,022 Forumite
    1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    I am waiting to hear from my brother, I am very upset and if I can call someone else's loved one to tell them they are okay, I will do so.
    Ember

    Gareth, if you are out there, please get in touch if you can!!
    ~What you send out comes back to thee thricefold!~
    ~
  • xela_17
    xela_17 Posts: 421 Forumite
    I'll call for someone too. I'm in London but currently my work phone is working (although mobile is not). Please PM me if I can help you. :)
    What did I do at work before I discovered MSE?!

    DFD - WAS: a while ago

    NOW - not sure, due to boyfriend going back to uni for masters and now pgce. Worth it in the long run!
    Proud to be dealing with my debts!
  • bluep
    bluep Posts: 1,302 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    Am outside of London and willing to call for anyone. PM me.
  • MSE_Martin
    MSE_Martin Posts: 8,272 Money Saving Expert
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Im now thinking this through - i think the problem is landlines are working, mobiles aren't but those people won't be on the internet....
    Martin Lewis, Money Saving Expert.
    Please note, answers don't constitute financial advice, it is based on generalised journalistic research. Always ensure any decision is made with regards to your own individual circumstance.
    Don't miss out on urgent MoneySaving, get my weekly e-mail at www.moneysavingexpert.com/tips.
    Debt-Free Wannabee Official Nerd Club: (Honorary) Members number 000
  • peace-babies
    peace-babies Posts: 227 Forumite
    hi. am outside of london and can call if required pm me.
    I know the rules of punctuation and grammer I just choose to ignore them (or forget them half the time)... Apologies in advance
  • Willing to call for anyone
    Don't lie, thieve, cheat or steal. The Government do not like the competition.
    The Lord Giveth and the Government Taketh Away.
    I'm sorry, I don't apologise. That's just the way I am. Homer (Simpson)
  • elfmay
    elfmay Posts: 18,716 Forumite
    MSE_Martin wrote:
    Im now thinking this through - i think the problem is landlines are working, mobiles aren't but those people won't be on the internet....

    Erm was just thinking about that one? If they have access to internet they must have access to a phone? :confused: (Can you tell i'm not a techie!) Either way its heartwarming to know people here are willing to help! If I'm wrong! (its not unusual!) Then please feel free to pm me to call anybody anyarea!!!!
    **************************************
    I need someone really bad! Are you really bad?
    **************************************
  • magoogy
    magoogy Posts: 2,961 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    im willing to help - am based in west yorkshire......
  • MSE_Martin
    MSE_Martin Posts: 8,272 Money Saving Expert
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Yes I was going to send an money tip email out about this. Decided not to now. Any views welcome - will it help - or is it not worth it?
    Martin Lewis, Money Saving Expert.
    Please note, answers don't constitute financial advice, it is based on generalised journalistic research. Always ensure any decision is made with regards to your own individual circumstance.
    Don't miss out on urgent MoneySaving, get my weekly e-mail at www.moneysavingexpert.com/tips.
    Debt-Free Wannabee Official Nerd Club: (Honorary) Members number 000
  • Foxy
    Foxy Posts: 10,840 Forumite
    1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Willing to call for anyone im based cumbria
    It is not what you give your friend, but what you are willing to give him that determines the quality of friendship. -- Mary Dixon Thayer
This discussion has been closed.
Meet your Ambassadors

🚀 Getting Started

Hi new member!

Our Getting Started Guide will help you get the most out of the Forum

Categories

  • All Categories
  • 351.7K Banking & Borrowing
  • 253.4K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
  • 454K Spending & Discounts
  • 244.7K Work, Benefits & Business
  • 600.1K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
  • 177.3K Life & Family
  • 258.3K Travel & Transport
  • 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
  • 16.2K Discuss & Feedback
  • 37.6K Read-Only Boards

Is this how you want to be seen?

We see you are using a default avatar. It takes only a few seconds to pick a picture.