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'If you are in immediate danger, always call 999. If you ring 999 and are not in a safe position to speak to us then cough, or tap, the phone and press 55, when prompted. This will alert the operator that you need assistance and we will provide support.

'Alternatively there is a new scheme to help victims called 'Ask for Ani' which gives victims an opportunity to reach out for help at pharmacies, including Boots, without making their situation obvious to other members of the public, or alerting their abuser.

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Ask for 'ANI': Domestic abuse help scheme explained

Ask for 'ANI': Domestic abuse help scheme explained

Safeguarding Minister Victoria Atkins says victims can go into pharmacies and ask for domestic violence help.

By asking for "Ani", anyone suffering from domestic abuse will be taken into a private room and offered support.

The codeword "Ani" represents an acronym for Action Needed Immediately.

Ask for Ani: Domestic abuse help scheme explained
 

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