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Emergency Services
Immediate danger
24/7
Visit websiteSilent Solution (999 then 55)
Cannot speak safely — press 55 after dialling 999 from a mobile
24/7
Visit websiteMen's Advice Line
Men experiencing domestic abuse
Mon–Fri 10am–8pm
Visit websiteGalop — LGBT+ DA Helpline
LGBT+ victims of domestic abuse
Mon–Fri
Visit websiteKarma Nirvana
Honour-based abuse and forced marriage
Mon–Fri 9am–5pm
Visit websiteForced Marriage Unit (FCDO)
Forced marriage support, including overseas
Mon–Fri 9am–5pm
Visit websiteRespect Phoneline
People worried about their own abusive behaviour
Visit websiteChildline
Under 19s
24/7
Visit websiteNSPCC Helpline
Adults concerned about a child
Mon–Fri 8am–10pm, weekends 9am–6pm
Visit websiteWomen's Aid (find local)
Local refuges & services
Visit website
England
National Domestic Abuse Helpline (Refuge)
Women experiencing domestic abuse
24/7, free, confidential
Visit websiteWomen's Aid Live Chat
Women — webchat
Mon–Fri 10am–6pm, Sat–Sun 10am–6pm
Visit websiteRefuge
Emergency accommodation, support workers
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England & Wales
Rape Crisis England & Wales
Survivors of sexual violence (any time, any age)
24/7
Visit websiteCitizens Advice
Free legal/benefits/housing advice
0800 144 8848 (Eng) / 0800 702 2020 (Wales)
Visit websiteCivil Legal Advice (legal aid)
Check eligibility for legal aid
Visit websiteRights of Women
Free legal advice for women on family law, immigration & DA
Visit website
Wales
Live Fear Free (Wales)
Wales DA & sexual violence
24/7
Visit website
Scotland
Scotland's Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline
Scotland
24/7
Visit websiteScottish Women's Aid
Scotland
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Northern Ireland
Women's Aid Federation NI / Domestic & Sexual Abuse Helpline NI
Northern Ireland
24/7
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