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What to do in a crisis


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In an emergency always contact the police by dialling 999 - Minicom 0800 112 999.

Broxtowe Women's Project - 01773 719111, 10am-1 pm (confidential answer phone at all other times including bank holidays).

We can help you find the right sort of information and support for your situation, we can discuss your situation over the phone and if needed help arrange some safe accommodation for you and your children. Don't worry if you haven't got transport as we can help you with this.

 

If you need immediate help other than the police the following organisations may be able to help:

National Women's Aid 24 hour freephone Helpline
0808 2000 247 (run in partnership by Women's Aid and Refuge)

Women's Aid Integrated Services
0115 947 6490
Drop-in Mon - Fri 10am - 4 pm, 30 Chaucer Street, Nottingham.
24 hour freephone Helpline - 0808 800 0340
Textphone 0808 800 0341 (during office hours only)

Midland Women's Aid
0115 925 7647 (24hr)

Children's Social Care

If you think that a child is being abused, you should contact Nottinhgsmhire County Council on 08449 808080 or call the police. You could also contact the NSPCC, www.nspcc.org.uk or phone ChildLine on 0800 1111.

You do not have to give your name, and everything you say will be treated seriously. el:

Adult Social Care

If you are being abused you do not have to put up with it:

  • tell someone you trust; or

  • call Nottinghamshire County Council on 08449 80 80 80

and report what is happening to you.

If someone you know is being abused, or you have a concern that they may be, you should:

  • make sure that they are safe (if possible)
  • report your concern to Nottinghamshire County Council on 08449 80 80 80.

Remember, if it is an emergency dial the police on 999.

Samaritans
0845 790 9090
Helpline for anyone in crisis, depressed, suicidal or needing to talk.

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If you are planning to leave your relationship, what should you take with you?

If you decide to leave in a hurry it might be difficult to know what to take. Here are some ideas of things which might be important to have with you when you leave:

  • identification
  • birth certificates for you and your children
  • school and medical records
  • money, bank books, credit cards
  • keys - house/car/office
  • driving license and registration
  • medications
  • change of clothes
  • welfare identification
  • passports, visas, work permits
  • lease/rental agreements
  • house deed
  • mortgage payment receipts
  • current unpaid bills
  • insurance papers
  • address book
  • pictures
  • jewellery
  • items of sentimental value
  • children's toys or items

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