Safety - Our Own Words 2026
Safety information

Your safety
comes first.

This page tells you how to visit this site more safely, what to do if you are in danger, and where to get help. Please read it before you take the survey if you have any concerns about being seen.

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Emergency services

If you are in immediate danger, call 999.

If you cannot speak, call 999 and press 55. This signals to the operator that you cannot talk. They will stay on the line and send help.

Browsing safely

This site stores information in your browser history. If someone checks your device, they may be able to see that you have visited. These steps reduce that risk.

Use a private window

A private or incognito window does not save browsing history, cookies, or form data.
Chrome: Ctrl+Shift+N (Windows) or Cmd+Shift+N (Mac)
Safari: Cmd+Shift+N
Firefox: Ctrl+Shift+P

Use a safer device

A library computer, a friend's phone, or a work device that the person does not have access to is safer than a shared or monitored device.

Delete your history

If you cannot use a private window, delete your browser history after visiting this site. Instructions for each browser are below.

About this survey

The survey is anonymous. We do not collect your name, address, or contact details. We do not store your IP address. Your responses cannot be traced back to you.

Chrome

Settings > History > Clear browsing data > select time range > clear

Safari

History > Clear History > select time range > clear

Firefox

Settings > Privacy and Security > Clear History

Edge

Settings > Privacy, Search and Services > Clear browsing data

Download your personal safety plan

A safety plan helps you work out your options and think through what you would do in an emergency. It covers your home, your children, your devices, and your documents. You can complete it at your own pace and keep it somewhere safe.

Download Safety Plan
0808 2000 247

National Domestic Abuse Helpline

Free, 24 hours, run by Refuge

0808 801 0327

Men's Advice Line

Free, for men experiencing abuse

0800 999 5428

Galop

LGBT+ domestic abuse helpline

0800 599 9247

Karma Nirvana

Honour-based abuse and forced marriage

deafhope.co.uk

Deaf Hope

BSL domestic abuse support - via website

0800 1111

Childline

Free, confidential support for children and young people

A note to practitioners

Do not ask people to complete this survey on a shared or monitored device.

Do not complete the survey on someone's behalf without their knowledge and consent.

If you are supporting someone to take part, do so in a private, safe setting of their choosing.

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