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If you’re experiencing domestic abuse, you don’t have to have everything figured out before you reach out for support. Whether you’re in immediate danger, thinking about leaving, or simply looking for information, this page can help you find your next step.

Are you in immediate danger?

Call 999 and ask for the police.

If you cannot speak on a mobile, listen to the operator and,

if prompted, press 55.

Find Local Support

Woman’s Aid Directory

Find specialist domestic abuse services in your area, including local support and refuge services.

Woman’s Aid says its directory contains regularly updated details of local, regional and national services.

Find Support Near Me

You can reach out for support

If your not in immediate danger but need advice, information or someone to talk to, specialist support is available.

National Domestic Abuse Helpline

0808 2000 247

Free and confidential, 24 hours a day.

The helpline is run by Refuge and can provide support, discuss options and help with safety planning and accessing specialist services.

Visit National Helpline
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MAKE A SAFETY PLAN

Small steps to help you think about safety at home and what you could do in an emergency.

Not ready to leave?

You don’t have to make any decisions today.

There are steps you can take to help protect yourself and prepare, even if leaving isn’t possible right now.

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PREPARE PRIVATELY

Keep important information, documents and essentials somewhere safe and accessible if you need them.

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BROWSE FREE RESOURCES

Access practical information, guides and tools at your own pace, whenever you feel ready.

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USE A SAFER DEVICE

If possible, use a device the person you’re concerned about cannot access, such as a trusted friends phone or a device at a library.

Browse more safely

If someone may be monitoring your device, take care when looking for support online. There are a few steps that may help you browse more privately.

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USE PRIVATE BROWSING

Private or incognito browsing can reduce what is saved to your device, but it does not make your activity completely invisible.

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CHECK BEFORE YOU CLEAR

Clearing browser history may remove traces of websites you’ve visited, but sudden changes to browsing history could also be noticed.

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SAFETY PLANNING

Practical tools to help you think through safety, important information and preparing for emergencies.

Take your next safe step

There is no right or wrong way to move forward. Explore practical resources designed to help you plan, prepare and understand your options at your own pace.

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FREE RESOURCES

Access information, guides and downloadable resources whenever you need them.

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CHILDREN’S SAFETY

Age-appropriate resources designed to help children understand feelings, trusted adults and personal safety.