If you are affected by domestic abuse

In an emergency always contact the police on 999.

There is a range of domestic violence and abuse services that might be able to help you, including:

• Ask for ANI at a local pharmacy - ANI stands for Action Needed Immediately. This codeword is a discreet way to ask for emergency help from the safety of your local pharmacy. Visit the government website for more about Ask for ANI.
•  provides confidential and non-judgemental support to women over 16, on domestic abuse issues, in a safe place and can be contacted on 07375 788 835.
• Changing Lives offers advice and support as well as providing safe, temporary and emergency accommodation, and can be contacted on 0191 273 8891.

See a full list of domestic violence and abuse services.