24hr Free Help: 0808 2000 247
Local Help: 0808 80 20 028
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In an emergency situation, always dial 999. Alternatively, Leicester City Police can be reached on the non-emergency number 0116 222 2222.
To access refuge accommodation or support services because you are experiencing, or have experienced, domestic abuse, call the local helpline on:
0808 80 200 28
The helpline is open 8am – 8pm, Monday to Friday, and 10am – 4pm on weekends and bank holidays. This is a freephone number and won’t show up on any phone bill. Calls to the helpline are recorded for training and monitoring purposes.
For out of hours, please call the National Domestic Violence Helpline on:
0808 2000 247
If you are based outside of Leicester, Leicestershire or Rutland, you can get support and advice from the National Domestic Violence Helpline on:
0808 2000 247
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If there isn’t a time when you are alone to make a phone call, but you have your own phone which only you can access, you can text the local helpline on 07715 994 962 and they can discuss the best way for you to receive support. This phone is for text support only and calls won’t be answered. If someone else looks at your phone or you suspect there is spyware on there, try to use the phone of a close family member or friend instead.
Alternatively, you can alert a doctor, nurse or receptionist at a GP Practice that you need to seek support for domestic abuse and they will find you a space to be on your own and should let you access a phone. If you aren’t able to speak to them out loud, you could write on a piece of paper what you need and pass it to them.
Call the local helpline number on 0808 80 200 28 and the specially trained advisor will listen to your situation and advise you on the best way to do this whilst keeping yourself safe. They can look at availability in refuges for you and will look at refuges out of the local area too to give you the best options.
The helpline number is free to call and won’t show up on your phone bill. It is open Monday to Friday, 8am – 8pm, and weekends / bank holidays, 10am – 4pm.
Yes, support staff are all trained in advising clients on money matters. They have knowledge of the benefits system and can help with filling in forms and setting things up. They can also support you to get into education or training if this is a path you’d like to take, or give advice on looking for a job to support yourself. The first step is to call the free local helpline on 0808 80 200 28 and your advisor will talk to you about the right support for you.
