We work closely with police forces across the UK and can offer a range of services to support you with your missing person investigation.  

You can request any of the services below by completing a request for support form here. 

Family support

• Missing People supports the family left behind in limbo when their loved one goes missing
• Emotional and practical support via 24/7 confidential helpline
• Signposting and referral to other local sources of help
• Liaison on behalf of, and between, families and statutory sector
• Online information and advice available
• Access to media and publicity services
• Help resolve the case of a missing person.

Publicity

• Publicity service offered in UK and abroad with translation as necessary
• Posters, web and media appeals available
• Rapid response service offered 24/7/365
• Unique network of media partners available
• TV documentaries, programmes and press features raise awareness of long-term cases.

Sightings

• 24/7 freefone Helpline to take sightings from the public
• We pass all sighting information to the relevant police force
• The caller can choose to remain anonymous which means that Missing People receives sightings from people who may be reluctant to contact the police directly.

TextSafe® - This is our latest development, and takes our services a step further by reaching out directly to young people and vulnerable adults when they are reported missing.  

Using TextSafe®  you can forward a missing person’s mobile phone number to us and we can send a text message with information about our services direct to their phone. This encourages them to get in touch to receive help and support.

If you require our assistance fill in the report form.

If you urgently need to speak to a member of our team, please call 0871 222 50 55.