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Abuse and safety

If you are in immediate danger, call 999. The services below offer safe, confidential help.

  • Financial Support Line for Victims of Domestic Abuse

    Specialist financial support line for anyone experiencing domestic abuse who is in financial difficulty. Run jointly by Surviving Economic Abuse and Money Advice Plus.

    Regulatory status: Money Advice Plus is FCA-authorised for debt advice; Surviving Economic Abuse is a registered charity: 1173256 (England and Wales) and SC051495 (Scotland)

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  • National Domestic Abuse Helpline

    Freephone 24/7 helpline for anyone affected by domestic abuse in England. Run by Refuge. Live chat and BSL support available during the day.

    Regulatory status: Refuge, registered charity 277424 (England and Wales); company limited by guarantee 1412276

    • 0808 2000 247 Freephone. BSL support and live chat available Mon to Fri 10am to 6pm. • 24 hours, every day

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  • Men's Advice Line

    Confidential helpline for any man in the UK experiencing domestic abuse from a partner or ex-partner. Run by the charity Respect.

    Regulatory status: Respect, registered charity 1141636 (England and Wales); company limited by guarantee 7582438

    • 0808 801 0327 Free. Voicemail outside hours; team aims to return calls within two working days. • Mon to Fri 10am to 5pm. Webchat Mon to Fri 9am to 10am.

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  • Galop

    National helpline for LGBT+ victims and survivors of domestic abuse, sexual violence, and hate crime in the UK. Run by the LGBT+ anti-abuse charity Galop.

    Regulatory status: Galop, registered charity 1077384 (England and Wales); company limited by guarantee 2969307

    • 0800 999 5428 Free. 18+ only. • Mon to Tue 9:15am to 8pm. Wed to Fri 9:15am to 4:30pm. Closed 1pm to 2pm daily. Closed weekends. Closes at 3:30pm on the first Thursday of each month for staff training.

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