If a pilot reported unsure of position or experiencing VMC or other difficulties OCTA within radar coverage, Flight Service would, as a matter of routine, coordinate with the relevant overlying ATC sector - often transferring the aircraft to the ATC frequency - and ATC then providing assistance with position identification, heading to fly etc. etc.
In the days of FS, if a pilot asked for any sort of radar assistance, he/she was subject to a 225, and the pilot in most cases would have licence suspended pending an interview and/or flight test with a CAA examiner.