{"id":48660,"date":"2025-10-03T12:03:13","date_gmt":"2025-10-03T11:03:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/womensaid.org.uk\/?page_id=48660"},"modified":"2025-11-12T11:45:05","modified_gmt":"2025-11-12T11:45:05","slug":"support-for-those-assisting-survivors-of-domestic-abuse","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/womensaid.org.uk\/information-support\/support-for-those-assisting-survivors-of-domestic-abuse\/","title":{"rendered":"Support for those assisting survivors of domestic abuse"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Support for those assisting survivors of domestic abuse<\/strong><\/h1>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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If the survivor is in immediate danger<\/strong>, call 999<\/strong> add ask for the police<\/h2>

If they are unable to speak and are calling from a mobile, they can press 55 to be transferred to the police. More guidance is available here: Domestic abuse: how to get help – GOV.UK<\/a><\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Find Local Support:<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Visit the Women’s Aid Directory<\/a>. This will locate a domestic abuse service in their area that can offer direct support. These services can refer directly into the No Woman Turned Away project for women who are survivors of domestic abuse, who have a need for safe accommodation, and who are facing barriers in securing safe accommodation.<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Your Guide to Supporting a Survivor<\/strong><\/h2>

We\u2019ve created a dedicated space just for friends and family, with a practical handbook and trusted resources to guide you. Whether you’re looking for ways to listen, offer help or understand what they\u2019re going through, this resource is here for you: Friends and Family Handbook<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Support for those assisting survivors of domestic abuse Find support here: If the survivor is in immediate danger, call 999 add ask for the police If they are unable to speak and are calling from a mobile, they can press 55 to be transferred to the police. 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