Advice to self-isolate due to coronavirus does not apply if you need to escape from domestic abuse.

Many pharmacies have safe spaces where you can get information about support and make calls.

Any Boots UK, Superdrug Pharmacy, or Morrisons Pharmacy offer this service nationally, as well a number of independent pharmacies.

Website: www.uksaysnomore.org/safespaces/

This 24/7 helpline, run by Refuge, is free at any time of day or night.

The staff will offer confidential, non-judgemental information and support.

Telephone:0808 2000 247

Website: www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/

Galop provides confidential and independent advice and support for LGBTQ+ people who have experienced sexual assault, abuse or violence.

They also offer a hate crime casework service to offer advice, support and help if you experience homophobia, transphobia or biphobia.

Telephone: 0800 999 5428

Website: www.galop.org.uk/domesticabuse/

Women's Aid is a grassroots federation working together to provide life-saving services in England and build a future where domestic abuse is not tolerated.

Website: www.womensaid.org.uk

Survivors Handbook: www.womensaid.org.uk/the-survivors-handbook/

Domestic abuse affects men too.

If you're feeling controlled, unable to make your own decisions, scared, intimidated or threatened by your partner or a family member, Respect is the help and offer confidential support for male victims.

Telephone: 0808 8010 327

Website: www.mensadviceline.org.uk

Sexual assault referral centres offer medical, practical and emotional support to anyone who has been sexually assaulted or raped. They have specially trained paediatricians / Forensic Nurse Examiners (FNE), and support workers to care for you.

The nearest sexual assault referral centre to Coleridge Medical Centre is:

The Oak Centre - Devon and Torbay SARC

Telephone:0300 303 4626

Email: ndht.OakCentreEnquiries@nhs.net