Domestic violence
There’s a range of support available for anyone experiencing domestic abuse, including psychological, physical, sexual, economic or emotional abuse. Advice is free and confidential for victims and there are services available to help change behaviour for anyone being abusive or violent towards a partner, ex-partner or family member.
In an emergency
Please remember, in an emergency dial 999 for immediate assistance. You can call 999 without speaking then pressing 55, or tapping or coughing into the phone. This will enable the police to respond.
There is also an online form that you can fill in to report domestic abuse to the Police. The report will take 5 to 10 minutes to complete and will go to a 24/7 contact centre and will be reviewed within few hours. Report domestic abuse online via Merseyside Police.
Domestic violence support services
The following services provide signposting advice and support:
Liverpool City Council
Liverpool City Council has information which signposts you to a range of domestic abuse support services.
Ask for ANI
Ask for ANI (Action Needed Immediately). You can ask for ANI in any pharmacy that has the ‘ANI’ logo on display. They will offer you a private space, a phone and ask if you need support from the police or other domestic abuse support services.
Visit: GOV.UK
Mersey Care Safeguarding
Advice and support if you are worried about someone.
Visit: Mersey Care – Safeguarding