In an emergency

If someone is in immediate danger, please call 999. If unable to speak, press 55 when prompted to alert the emergency services.

For specialist domestic abuse support, Solace Women’s Aid can be reached Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, on 020 3795 5064.

The National Domestic Abuse Helpline offers free, confidential support every day, 24/7 and translation services are available on 0808 2000 247.

For professionals in Tower Hamlets, there’s also the Domestic Abuse Duty Line on 020 7364 4986, available Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

For anyone needing emotional support at any time, the Samaritans are available 24/7 on 116 123.

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Forced Marriage Unit (FMU)

Forced Marriage Unit (FMU) can be contacted if you’re trying to stop a forced marriage or if you need help supporting someone to leave a forced marriage.

The assistance provided ranges from simple safety advice, through to aiding a victim to prevent their unwanted spouse moving to the UK (‘reluctant sponsor’ cases), and, in extreme circumstances, to rescues of victims held against their will overseas.

Contact

Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm

Tel: 020 7008 0151

020 7008 1500 (Out of hours, ask for the Global Response Centre)

Email: fmu@fco.gov.uk

Email for outreach work: fmuoutreach@fco.gov.uk

For more information, visit the Forced Marriage Unit (FMU) website. 

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