We understand that COVID-19 is having a serious impact on those living with domestic violence and abuse and also children.
The 24hr Domestic Violence Helpline can be contacted on 0808 802 1414. It is important to know that this number cannot be traced via 1471, so no-one in your household will know you have contacted the helpline. The Children’s Services Gateway Teams are also fully operational and there to recieve calls where concerns have been raised for children or family’s. They can be contacted on 0300 1000 300.
In an emergency please dial 999. If you are calling from a mobile and cannot speak or are too frightened to, press 55 on the keypad and the operator will know you need assistance and dispatch the Police.