Domestic Abuse

Support Over Christmas and New Year If you need advice or support regarding domestic abuse, help is available. Sefton Domestic Abuse Service Helpline: 📞 0151 394 1400 Opening Hours: • 22nd, 23rd 24th December 2025 • 29th, 30th, 31st December 2025 • 2nd January 2026 8:00am – 6:00pm (as usual) Please note: The helpline will not be available on Christmas Day (25th December), Boxing Day (26th December), and New Year’s Day (1st January). Additional Support – National Helplines If you need help outside these times, you can contact: • National Domestic Abuse Helpline (24/7): 📞 0808 2000 247 https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk • Men’s Advice Line (for male victims): 📞 0808 801 0327 https://mensadviceline.org.uk • Galop (LGBTQ+ community): 📞 0800 999 5428 https://galop.org.uk • Karma Nirvana (Support for anyone experiencing abuse linked to family honour or pressure to marry): • 📞 0800 5999 247 https://karmanirvana.org.uk • Hourglass (Support for anyone experiencing abuse in later life): • 📞 0808 808 8141 https://wearehourglass.org If you or someone is in immediate danger, call 999. If you cannot speak, dial 999 and press 55 when prompted to alert the operator. Support is always available.