If you, your child (or children) are in danger right now, don’t hesitate to get emergency help. These calls are free, so it doesn’t matter if you have no phone credit.

Contact the Police

Call: 999

Text: 999

Text Phone: 0800 112 999

If you are in immediate danger the police should attend to protect you. An emergency situation is when a crime is actually happening, whether that is violence or threatened violence, or any form of danger to a life.

If it's not safe to talk

You can call 999 from your mobile then dial 55.

Your call will be transferred to the police. They will try to help you using simple yes or no questions. If you are not able to talk. listen to the questions and instructions so the person on your phone can arrange help.

If you call 999 from a house phone/landline and say nothing, your call will be transferred to the police. They will be able to help you, and they will be able to track your location.