{"id":509,"date":"2026-08-12T08:51:36","date_gmt":"2026-08-12T07:51:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/surgerywebtemp.org.uk\/j81039\/?page_id=509"},"modified":"2026-08-12T08:51:36","modified_gmt":"2026-08-12T07:51:36","slug":"domestic-abuse","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/surgerywebtemp.org.uk\/j81039\/domestic-abuse\/","title":{"rendered":"Domestic Abuse"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Domestic Abuse can affect anyone and takes many forms but there is help out there even in Corona Virus times.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you are affected by domestic abuse, help is available.\u00a0 To find support please see following links:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dorset.police.uk\/abuse-help\">www.dorset.police.uk\/abuse-help<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk\/dvahelp\">www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk\/dvahelp<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Other Resources Available To You<\/h3>\n<p align=\"LEFT\"><strong>National Domestic Violence Helpline<\/strong>: 0808 2000 247\u00a0 or click on this link to their website.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk\/\">Domestic Abuse Helpline<\/a><\/p>\n<p align=\"LEFT\"><strong>NSPCC helpline:<\/strong> 0808 800 5000 If you&#8217;re worried about a child, even if you&#8217;re unsure, contact NSPCC professional counsellors for help, advice and support.<\/p>\n<p align=\"LEFT\"><strong>Childline 0800 1111<\/strong>: Offers free, confidential advice and support for any child 18 years or under, whatever the worry.\u00a0 Click on this link to the website\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.childline.org.uk\/\">Childline<\/a><\/p>\n<p align=\"LEFT\"><strong>MIND<\/strong>: Mental Health Support with specific advice on \u2018Coronavirus and your wellbeing\u2019. Click on this link\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mind.org.uk\/\">Mind<\/a><\/p>\n<p align=\"LEFT\"><strong>YoungMinds:<\/strong> Supporting children and young people and their parents\/carers with their mental health and wellbeing. Specific advice on managing self-isolation and anxiety about coronavirus.\u00a0 Please click on the link\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/youngminds.org.uk\/\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"bottom\" data-bs-original-title=\"Young Minds\">Young Minds<\/a><\/p>\n<p align=\"LEFT\"><strong>ICON:<\/strong> Babies cry: You can cope.\u00a0Click on\u00a0this link to go to the website\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/iconcope.org\/\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"bottom\" data-bs-original-title=\"Babies Cry\">Babies Cry<\/a><\/p>\n<p align=\"LEFT\"><strong>SafeLives:<\/strong> Specific resources for domestic abuse and COVID.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/safelives.org.uk\/news-views\/domesticabuse-and-covid-19\">http:\/\/safelives.org.uk\/news-views\/domesticabuse-and-covid-19<\/a><\/p>\n<p align=\"LEFT\">Or contact the surgery 01202 974700- we can help too.<\/p>\n<p align=\"LEFT\">Men&#8217;s advice helpline 0808 8010327<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Codeword scheme Action Needed Immediately (Ani)<\/h2>\n<p>If you are experiencing domestic abuse and need immediate help, ask for \u2018ANI\u2019 in a participating pharmacy. \u2018ANI\u2019 stands for Action Needed Immediately but also phonetically sounds like the name Annie. If a pharmacy has the \u2018Ask for ANI\u2019 logo on display, it means they\u2019re ready to help. They will offer you a private space, provide a phone and ask if you need support from the police or other domestic abuse support services.<\/p>\n<p>If you are experiencing domestic abuse and need immediate help, ask for \u2018ANI\u2019 in a participating pharmacy. \u2018ANI\u2019 stands for Action Needed Immediately but also phonetically sounds like the name Annie. If a pharmacy has the \u2018Ask for ANI\u2019 logo on display, it means they\u2019re ready to help. They will offer you a private space, provide a phone and ask if you need support from the police or other domestic abuse support services.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"if-you-are-deaf-or-cant-verbally-communicate\">If you are deaf or can\u2019t verbally communicate<\/h3>\n<p>You can register with the\u00a0<a class=\"govuk-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.emergencysms.net\/\" rel=\"external\">emergencySMS<\/a>\u00a0service. Text REGISTER to 999. You will get a text which tells you what to do next. Do this when it is safe so you can text when you are in danger.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0Call 999 from a mobile<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If prompted, press 55 to\u00a0<a class=\"govuk-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.policeconduct.gov.uk\/sites\/default\/files\/Documents\/research-learning\/Silent_solution_guide.pdf\" rel=\"external\">Make Yourself Heard<\/a>\u00a0and this will transfer your call to the police.<\/p>\n<p>Pressing 55 only works on mobiles and does not allow police to track your location.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Safe Space<\/h2>\n<p>We are a safe place if you are experiencing domestic abuse and would like to seek safety and support.\u00a0 Please let the team know that you need a safe space.<\/p>\n<p>If you are in immediate danger dial 999.\u00a0 You can access resources and further information by clicking on this link to <a href=\"https:\/\/uksaysnomore.org\/safespaces\/\" target=\"\" data-link-id=\"208718\" data-use-default-display=\"false\" data-use-default-title=\"false\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"bottom\" data-bs-original-title=\"Safe Spaces\">Safe Spaces<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Domestic Abuse can affect anyone and takes many forms but there is help out there even in Corona Virus times. 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