National Domestic Abuse Helpline (Refuge)
For women in England. Free, confidential, 24 hours a day: 0808 2000 247.
Phone · Online · England
GOV.UK: Domestic abuse, how to get help
Government guide to getting help, including Clare's Law and the silent 999 call.
Visit their websiteAbout GOV.UK: Domestic abuse, how to get help
This GOV.UK guide explains how to get help if you are experiencing domestic abuse, with helplines for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. It covers the silent 999 call (press 55 on a mobile), asking the police about a partner's abusive past under Clare's Law, and protection orders. It is available in Welsh and many other languages.
How they can help
- Helplines for each UK nation
- Clare's Law disclosure scheme
- Silent 999 calls and protection orders
Others in domestic abuse support
Refuge
The largest specialist domestic abuse charity in the UK.
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Women's Aid
Support and information for women experiencing domestic abuse.
Online · England
Need urgent help? If you're in immediate danger, call 999. Free domestic abuse helplines, open 24 hours: in England 0808 2000 247 (Refuge, for women), in Wales 0808 80 10 800, in Scotland 0800 027 1234 and in Northern Ireland 0808 802 1414. Men can call the Men's Advice Line on 0808 801 0327, weekdays. Samaritans: 116 123.