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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Refuge's National Domestic Violence Helpline

A national service for women experiencing domestic violence, their family, friends, colleagues and others calling on their behalf. Call this number to search for refuge spaces.

Support and information from fully trained female helpline support workers. All calls are confidential. Translation facilities for callers whose first language is not English and a service for callers who are deaf or hard of hearing are available.

Voicemail during busy times are checked every half an hour.

Leave a message to be called back with a safe time to do so if appropriate.

When returning a call, the Helpline won't leave a message as this may jeopardise individuals’ safety. 

Contact

24 hours, 7 days a week

Tel: 0808 2000 247

For more information, visit the Refuge website. 

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