If you are in need of immediate support,
here are some helpful services:

Silver Line

Telephone service specifically for older people aged 55 and over.

• Call 0800 4 70 80 90 (24 hours, 7 days a week)

Childline

• Call 0800 1111 (24 hours, 7 days a week)

• Create an account online text with someone

Other Services:

Victim Support

• Call 08 08 16 89 111 (24 hours, 7 days a week)

Switchboard

If you identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender,

• Call Switchboard on 0300 330 0630 (10am–10pm every day)

• Email chris@switchboard.lgbt

• Webchat service. 

• Phone operators all identify as LGBT+.

Cruse Bereavement Support

• Call 0808 808 1677 

• Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday – 9.30am – 5pm

• Tuesday – 1pm – 8pm

If you have difficulty hearing or speaking, you may find it helpful to use the Next Generation Text Service (NGTS)—also known as TypeTalk or Text Relay—available as an app on your mobile device or computer.

Click to find your nearest Safe Space.

Safe Spaces are quiet, private rooms where anyone experiencing abuse can take a moment to reflect, find support information, or contact someone they trust.

You can find Safe Spaces in Boots, Morrisons, Superdrug, Well pharmacies, TSB banks, and many independent pharmacies across the UK.

If you're in danger but can't speak:

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• Call 999 from a mobile phone

• If you can cough or tap your phone to signal to the operator 

• Press '55'

• Your call will be transferred to the police

• The police will usually be able to find your location.

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SOS hand signal for help (used to indicate you're in danger or need help silently):

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1. Hold one hand up in front of you, palm facing out.

2. Tuck your thumb across your palm.

3. Fold your four fingers down over your thumb – this shows you're "trapping" your thumb.

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• Make the movement smooth and continuous

• Repeat the gesture if possible to make sure it's seen and understood.