Domestic Abuse can affect anyone and takes many forms but there is help out there even in Corona Virus times.

If you are affected by domestic abuse, help is available.  To find support please see following links:

• www.dorset.police.uk/abuse-help

• www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/dvahelp

Other Resources Available To You

National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247  or click on this link to their website. Domestic Abuse Helpline

NSPCC helpline: 0808 800 5000 If you're worried about a child, even if you're unsure, contact NSPCC professional counsellors for help, advice and support.

Childline 0800 1111: Offers free, confidential advice and support for any child 18 years or under, whatever the worry.  Click on this link to the website  Childline

MIND: Mental Health Support with specific advice on ‘Coronavirus and your wellbeing’. Click on this link Mind

YoungMinds: Supporting children and young people and their parents/carers with their mental health and wellbeing. Specific advice on managing self-isolation and anxiety about coronavirus.  Please click on the link Young Minds

ICON: Babies cry: You can cope. Click on this link to go to the website Babies Cry

SafeLives: Specific resources for domestic abuse and COVID. http://safelives.org.uk/news-views/domesticabuse-and-covid-19

Or contact the surgery 01202 974700- we can help too.

Men's advice helpline 0808 8010327

If you are experiencing domestic abuse and need immediate help, ask for ‘ANI’ in a participating pharmacy. ‘ANI’ stands for Action Needed Immediately but also phonetically sounds like the name Annie. If a pharmacy has the ‘Ask for ANI’ logo on display, it means they’re ready to help. They will offer you a private space, provide a phone and ask if you need support from the police or other domestic abuse support services.

If you are experiencing domestic abuse and need immediate help, ask for ‘ANI’ in a participating pharmacy. ‘ANI’ stands for Action Needed Immediately but also phonetically sounds like the name Annie. If a pharmacy has the ‘Ask for ANI’ logo on display, it means they’re ready to help. They will offer you a private space, provide a phone and ask if you need support from the police or other domestic abuse support services.

If you are deaf or can’t verbally communicate

You can register with the emergencySMS service. Text REGISTER to 999. You will get a text which tells you what to do next. Do this when it is safe so you can text when you are in danger.

 Call 999 from a mobile

If prompted, press 55 to Make Yourself Heard and this will transfer your call to the police.

Pressing 55 only works on mobiles and does not allow police to track your location.

We are a safe place if you are experiencing domestic abuse and would like to seek safety and support.  Please let the team know that you need a safe space.

If you are in immediate danger dial 999.  You can access resources and further information by clicking on this link to Safe Spaces