Domestic abuse
If you are being hurt, threatened or controlled by a partner, ex-partner or family member, you can tell any of our staff. We will listen and help you get support.
We are an IRIS practice. This means our doctors, nurses and other staff are trained to recognise domestic abuse and can refer you to a specialist advocate who can help you stay safe.
Immediate action required: Call 999 if you are in danger now
If you cannot speak, stay on the line. When asked, press 55 on a mobile phone. This lets the operator know it is a real emergency, and they will put you through to the police. From a landline, stay on the line and the call may be connected to the police if the operator hears anything suspicious.
Helplines
- National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247, free, 24 hours a day
- Greater Manchester Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0800 254 0909, free, for people aged 16 and over, Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm, with support in different languages
- Men's Advice Line, for men experiencing abuse: 0808 801 0327
- Galop, for LGBT+ people experiencing abuse: 0800 999 5428
- Karma Nirvana, for honour-based abuse and forced marriage: 0800 5999 247
Local support
- Manchester Women's Aid (Pankhurst Trust): 0161 660 7999
- Saheli, for Asian women and their children: 0161 945 4187
- Greater Manchester End the Fear (opens the End the Fear website): information on local services
- Manchester City Council social care, if you are worried about a child or adult at risk: 0161 234 5001
- To report abuse to the police when it is not an emergency, call 101
If you are worried about your own behaviour
The Respect Phoneline helps people who are abusive towards a partner or family member and want to stop: call 0808 802 4040.
More information
Getting help for domestic abuse on the NHS website (opens the NHS website)
Page last reviewed: 12 October 2026
Next review due: April 2027