just like to remind everyone that even though Italy winning tonight was great, domestic violence cases are shown to go up by 38% in the uk when a team loses so I’ve put some links/info down below that i would be grateful if people shared even if they don’t need to use them themselves! -
England Refuge’s National Domestic Abuse Helpline 0808 2000 247
Northern Ireland Domestic and Sexual Abuse Helpline 0808 802 1414
Scotland Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline 0800 027 1234
Wales Live Fear Free 0808 80 10 800
UK-wide The Men’s Advice Line run by Respect is a confidential helpline specifically for male victims 0808 801 0327
Bright Sky is a mobile app and website for anyone experiencing domestic abuse, or who is worried about someone else.
Domestic abuse: specialist sources of support.
You can also find additional information and support here on topics including:
- help for children and young people
- welfare benefits and housing advice
- help if you don’t have settled status in the UK
- support for specific types of abuse
Victim Support run these services for victims and survivors of any abuse or crime, regardless of when it occurred or if the crime was reported to the police:
free, independent and confidential 24/7 Supportline - 08 08 16 89 111
My Support Space - free online resource
If you are deaf or can’t use a phone
You can register with the emergencySMS. Text REGISTER to 999. You will get a text which tells you what to do next. Do this when it is safe so you can text when you are in danger.
If you are experiencing domestic abuse and need immediate help, ask for ‘ANI’ in a participating pharmacy. ‘ANI’ stands for Action Needed Immediately. If a pharmacy has the ‘Ask for ANI’ logo on display, it means they’re ready to help. They will offer you a private space, provide a phone and ask if you need support from the police or other domestic abuse support services.
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