Your life and support · England
Safety and getting help
Help if someone hurts, controls or takes advantage of you.
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Urgent help and protection from abuse
Safety & safeguardingHelp if you or someone else is not safe
This guide is about abuse and neglect in England. You can ask for help for yourself or another person.
Safety & safeguardingHelp with threats, pressure and money abuse
This guide is for adults in England. You deserve safe relationships and support.
Safety & safeguardingHelp if someone close hurts or controls you
Abuse is not your fault. You deserve support that meets your needs.
Safety & safeguardingI do not want to marry that person
Saying no, changing your mind and getting safe help with pressure to marry.
Safety & safeguardingHate crime and getting help
This guide is for people in England. Hate crime is not your fault.
HealthGetting urgent health help
This guide is for people in England. Ask for help when someone becomes unwell.
Care & supportWhen your care does not arrive
Take action when the care you need is missing or may stop.
HousingIf you may lose your home
Ask for help before you lose your home, or when you have nowhere safe to stay.
HealthWhen I feel unwell
Notice changes, explain concerns and ask for the right health help.
Safety & safeguardingWhen someone takes over your home
Your home should be a place where you feel safe. You can ask someone you trust to read with you.
Safety & safeguardingHelp after unwanted sexual contact
Find medical care and support after unwanted sexual contact.
Safety & safeguardingModern slavery: getting help
Help if someone forces you to work or exploits you.
Money & rightsI want more say about my money
Ask for more control or report problems with an appointee, attorney, deputy or informal helper.
Staying safe in everyday life
Safety & safeguardingWho can I trust?
Signs of respect, warning signs and who to ask when you are unsure.
Safety & safeguardingKeeping safe from scams
A scam is a trick to get your money or personal information. Anyone can be tricked. You can ask for help. If you paid a scammer or shared bank details, contact your bank now.
Everyday lifeIf you get lost
Plan how to ask for help, use a contact card and respond if someone is missing.
Everyday lifeStoring my food safely
Fridges, freezers, food dates, leftovers and safe storage at home.
Benefits & moneyHelp with bills and power cuts
You can ask for help with energy and water services. You can also ask about help with bills.
Everyday lifeLocation trackers and your choice
Understand location-sharing devices, their limits and how to plan support that respects your choices.
Everyday lifeHelp with phones and computers
Get help with phones, computers and internet safety.
HousingHiring tradespeople for home repairs
Choose a tradesperson, compare written quotes and agree accessible arrangements, payments and protections for work at home.
HealthHelp with alcohol and drugs
This guide is for adults and supporters in England. You can ask for help without being blamed.
HealthChoosing flotation equipment
Understand different flotation equipment, its limits and how to get help choosing and using it.
Safety & safeguardingStaying safe around fireworks
This guide is about fireworks in England. You can choose how to enjoy a celebration.
Police, courts and legal help
Rights & choicesGetting help from a solicitor
A solicitor gives legal advice. They can help explain your choices and rights.
Rights & choicesHelp to communicate in court
Court words and questions can be difficult. You can ask for communication support.
Rights & choicesHelp with immigration and visas
Immigration rules cover entering and staying in the UK. This guide explains help for people living in England.
Safety & safeguardingIf you are arrested
This guide is about being arrested in England. Being arrested does not mean you are guilty. You can ask for help to understand what is happening.
Safety & safeguardingGetting support in prison and on probation
Know who can help with care, communication and returning to the community.
Rights and concerns about care
Rights & choicesDoes my support plan respect me?
Your support should help you have a good life. This guide is for adults in England.
Rights & choicesWhen people restrict your freedom
This guide is about care and support in England. You can ask for help to question restrictions.
Rights & choicesHarassment and being treated badly for speaking up
Get help with unwanted behaviour or unfair treatment after speaking up.
AdvocacyGetting advocacy that works for you
This guide is for adults in England. An advocate helps you be heard when dealing with services.
HealthLearning from someone’s life and death
When someone dies, their care can be reviewed. LeDeR helps services learn how to give better care.
Find support that works for you
You can tell someone you trust about a worry. You can ask for support to communicate safely.