How to Report Domestic Violence

Getting Help and Support When You Need It

If you are experiencing domestic violence, there are people who can help you. You don’t have to deal with this alone. This page tells you about the different ways you can get help, whether you need immediate support or want to speak to someone confidentially.

There are several organisations that can support you. Some services are available 24 hours a day. All the information you share will be kept confidential.

Call 999

Call 999 if it’s an emergency or you’re in immediate danger.

The police take domestic violence seriously and will be able to help and protect you.

If you feel you do not want to involve the police, you can contact one of the support agencies in your area for help and advice.

Ask for ANI

Ask for ANI (Action Needed Immediately) codeword scheme.

If you do not have access to a phone but are able to get to a pharmacy (Boots, Superdrug, any local pharmacy or Morrison’s pharmacy) you can discreetly ask for ANI (pronounced Annie). A trained pharmacy worker will offer a private space where you can speak to the police or access support services such as a national or local domestic abuse helpline, some of which we have linked below.

For more information on the Ask for ANI campaign visit the uksaysnomore.org website.  #YouAreNotAlone.

Support Organisations

Various organisations have been set up to support people who are subject to domestic violence. Calls to numbers beginning 0800 and 0808 are free from all landlines and mobiles.

Page last updated: 21st November 2025