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Make a safety plan
Find out how to make a plan for your safety in case your situation becomes more dangerous.
! WarningIf you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 999 now. If you're in danger but can't talk, make a silent 999 call.
Be prepared in case you need to leave home quickly
Safety planning is about developing a plan of action in case things get more dangerous and you feel you have to leave your home.
To be as safe as possible, you should:
- always carry a list of emergency numbers
- get an extra set of keys cut for your home and car
- keep your keys and a set of clothes for you and your children packed and ready
- leave your extra keys and clothes somewhere safe, such as with a trusted friend or relative
- keep birth certificates, benefit books, passports and other documents in a safe place, ready to take
- try to save a small amount of money for bus, train or taxi fares
If you have time to plan ahead
If you have a bit of time to plan, you should:
- leave when your partner is not around
- take all the children with you
- take all important legal papers and documents
- take any personal possessions with sentimental value
- take any medicines you or your children might need
- take clothing to last several days
- arrange for pets to be cared for
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