Our registration line runs through the year. You can phone us for free on 0808 164 2005. Our lines are open Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm.
Sometimes, we close the registration line at key dates during the year, for example holidays. The Registration Line will be closed on the following dates:
- Friday 3 April to Friday 10 April 2026. (1 week and 1 day)
The line will close at 4pm on Thursday 2 April. It will open again at 10am on Monday 13 April.
- Monday 6 July to Friday 10 July. (1 week)
The line will close at 4pm on Friday 3 July. It will open again at 10am on Monday 13 July.
- Monday 12 October to Friday 16 October. (1 week)
The line will close at 5pm on Friday 9 October. It will open again at 10am on Monday 19 October.
- Monday 21 December 2026 to Monday 4 January 2027. (2 weeks and 1 day)
The line will close at 4pm on Friday 18 December. It will open again at 10am on Tuesday 5 January.
If you are finding things hard, you can contact one of the following services:
The Samaritans
The Samaritans offer a safe place for you to talk any time you like. You can talk in your own way about whatever is going on. They have a helpline, email service, letter service and a self-help app.
Helpline open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Phone for free on 116123
Breathing Space
Breathing Space is a free and confidential phone service for anyone in Scotland over the age of 16 who is feeling low, depressed or anxious.
Open 6pm to 2am Monday to Thursday, and 6pm to 6am Friday to Sunday.
Phone for free on 0800 83 85 87
Shout
Shout is a free, confidential, text messaging support service for anyone who is finding it difficult to cope.
Text SHOUT to 85258
