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Coronavirus (COVID-19) and domestic abuse

Advice and guidance for those who are experiencing or feel at risk of domestic abuse during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

Published 29 March 2020
Last updated 14 April 2020 — see all updates

• From: Home Office

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Coronavirus (COVID-19): support for victims of domestic abuse

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The government acknowledges that recent measures announced to tackle coronavirus (COVID-19), such as the order to stay at home, can cause anxiety for those who are experiencing or feel at risk of domestic abuse. Domestic abuse is unacceptable in any situation, no matter what stresses you are under.

This guidance highlights help and support available to you and how the government is working with the charity sector and the police to ensure that these support services remain open during this challenging time.

If you are in immediate danger, call 999 and ask for the police - the police will continue to respond to emergency calls

If you are in danger and unable to talk on the phone, call 999, and then press 55. This will transfer your call to the relevant police force who will assist you without you having to speak.

Published 29 March 2020
Last updated 14 April 2020 + show all updates

1. 14 April 2020

   More detail about resources available added to the guidance.

2. 11 April 2020

   Updates to the list of support services available.

3. 29 March 2020

   First published.