Immediate Danger

If you are in immediate danger, call 999. If speaking is unsafe, dial 999 and press 55 when prompted to indicate that you need police assistance but cannot speak. 

Further Support Services (UK)

If you are experiencing domestic abuse, coercive control, stalking, economic abuse, or related forms of harm, confidential support is available. You do not have to be in immediate crisis to seek help.

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National Domestic Abuse Helpline (24/7)

Operated by Refuge, the National Domestic Abuse Helpline provides free, confidential support, safety planning, and access to refuge accommodation 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Call 0808 2000 247. Support is available in multiple languages and through online chat. 

Website: National Domestic Abuse Helpline

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Women's Aid

Women's Aid provides information, survivor resources, safety planning guidance, a directory of local services, and online support for women experiencing domestic abuse. 

Website: Women's Aid

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Refuge

Refuge is the UK's largest specialist domestic abuse organisation, providing refuge accommodation, community services, advocacy, safety planning, and specialist support. 

Website: Refuge

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Surviving Economic Abuse (SEA)

A specialist charity supporting anyone experiencing economic or financial abuse. SEA provides information, tools, and guidance to help survivors regain financial independence.

Website: Surviving Economic Abuse

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SafeLives

SafeLives works with domestic abuse professionals and provides information about Independent Domestic Violence Advisers (IDVAs), high-risk abuse support, and specialist services.

Website: SafeLives

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National Centre for Domestic Violence (NCDV)

Provides free assistance with obtaining emergency injunctions and protective court orders, including Non-Molestation Orders and Occupation Orders. 

Website: National Centre for Domestic Violence

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Respect

Support for perpetrators seeking to change abusive behaviour and for those concerned about their own actions.

Respect Phoneline: 0808 802 4040

Website: Respect Phoneline

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Men's Advice Line

Confidential support for men experiencing domestic abuse.

Telephone: 0808 801 0327

Website: Men's Advice Line

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Galop

Specialist support for LGBT+ people experiencing domestic abuse, sexual violence, hate crime, or stalking.

Website: Galop

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Scotland

Scotland's Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline
24-hour confidential support.

Telephone: 0800 027 1234
Text/WhatsApp: 07401 288 595
Email: helpline@sdafmh.org.uk

Website: Scotland's Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline

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Northern Ireland

24 Hour Domestic & Sexual Violence Helpline

Website: Women's Aid Northern Ireland

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Reminder: Abuse is not defined by your profession, income, education, status, or public image. If something feels wrong, support is available. You deserve to be safe, heard, and believed.