England: National Domestic Abuse Helpline
Refuge provides confidential support for women experiencing domestic abuse, including help with safety and refuge options.
Freephone 0808 2000 247, 24/7
Are you in immediate danger?
Call 999. If you are calling from a mobile and cannot speak, listen to the operator and press 55 when prompted to be connected to police. Pressing 55 does not automatically share your location.
Choose the support you need
These links go directly to established government, NHS or specialist support organisations. You do not need to wait for an emergency to ask for help.
Scotland: Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline
Confidential support for anyone affected by domestic abuse or forced marriage in Scotland.
Freephone 0800 027 1234, 24/7
Wales: Live Fear Free
Advice and support for domestic abuse, sexual violence and violence against women in Wales.
Freephone 0808 80 10 100, 24/7
Northern Ireland: Domestic and Sexual Abuse Helpline
Support for anyone affected by domestic or sexual abuse in Northern Ireland.
Freephone 0808 802 1414, 24/7
Men’s Advice Line
Confidential advice and emotional support for male victims, including trans and non-binary people who identify as men.
Freephone 0808 801 0327, Mon to Fri 10am to 5pm
Galop LGBT+ Helpline
Specialist support for LGBT+ people experiencing domestic abuse, sexual violence, hate crime or other abuse.
Freephone 0800 999 5428
Childline
Free, private support for anyone under 19. Calls do not appear on most phone bills, but check Childline’s privacy advice.
Freephone 0800 1111
Forced Marriage Unit
Government advice and assistance for people at risk of forced marriage, in the UK or overseas.
020 7008 0151, Mon to Fri 9am to 5pm
Hourglass
Confidential information and support for older people experiencing abuse, or anyone concerned about an older person.
Freephone 0808 808 8141, 24/7
SignHealth
Deaf-led domestic abuse support in British Sign Language, including advocacy and safe accommodation information.
BSL and text-based support available
Refuge and safe accommodation
Routes to Support lists local domestic abuse services. For safety, refuge addresses are not publicly shown.
Search by area and support need
Economic and financial abuse
Surviving Economic Abuse explains financial control and provides practical routes for banking, debt and money safety.
Specialist information and resources
Legal protection and rights
Find government guidance about reporting abuse, court protection, legal aid, housing and immigration support.
Official GOV.UK information
Technology safety
Learn about safer browsing, location tracking, connected devices, passwords and protecting online accounts.
Refuge technology-safety guidance
If you are thinking about leaving
Leaving can increase risk, so consider speaking privately with a specialist service before taking action. Only do what feels safe in your situation.
- check_circleUse a trusted device if yours may be monitored.
- check_circleAgree on a code word with someone you trust.
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- check_circleAsk a specialist about children, pets, money and accommodation.