🇬🇧 Help for women in United Kingdom
Free, confidential numbers. If you are in immediate danger, call the emergency number.
National Domestic Abuse Helpline (Refuge)
0808 2000 247
0808 2000 247
Free, 24/7, for women experiencing domestic abuse. Website
Rape Crisis 24/7 Support Line (England & Wales)
0808 500 2222
0808 500 2222
Free, confidential support after sexual violence. Website
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Guides that may help
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Numbers last checked October 2026. Services change — if a number doesn't work, use the emergency number or findahelpline.com, and please tell us in the feedback forum.