There is a list of helpful agencies and services below that you can contact for help and support.

If you are in immediate danger, please dial 999 now.

Emergency SMS

If you want to contact emergency services but cannot make a voice call, you can contact 999 via sms text message from a mobile phone. This is also useful for people with hearing loss or issues with speech difficulties. You can register for this service by texting “Register” to 999 and following the instructions listed in the reply.

Agency/Service NameURLService
England Shelterwww.england.shelter.org.ukSupport and advice for housing issues and homelessness.
Citizens Advicewww.citizensadvice.org.ukGet help with housing/debt and benefits advice.
National DA Helplinehttps://www.nationaldahelpline.org.ukRefuge for women and children against domestic violence.
Men’s Advice Linewww.mensadviceline.org.uk Domestic abuse helpline for men.
NHSwww.nhs.uk/live-well/getting-help-for-domestic-violence/Get NHS support and advice on domestic violence.
Gov UKwww.gov.uk/guidance/support-for-victims-of-sexual-violence-and-abuseOfficial Government guidance for victims of sexual violence & abuse.
Victim Supporthttps://www.victimsupport.org.ukSupport for people affected by crime and traumatic incidents.
DSA Helplinehttps://dsahelpline.org/24-hour Domestic and Sexual Abuse Helpline

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