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Ask for ANI

Understanding the domestic abuse codeword scheme, its current status, and safer ways to find support

This resource explains Ask for ANI and, importantly, what has changed since the original national pharmacy codeword scheme ended. It provides up-to-date information about alternative routes to domestic abuse support, including Safe Spaces, specialist helplines and emergency options.

It also explores ways of accessing help discreetly, protective options, safeguarding, supporting somebody else and how children affected by domestic abuse are recognised.

It includes:

What Ask for ANI was and what has changed
Current Safe Spaces
Discreet ways to seek support
Emergency help and the Silent Solution
Protective orders and current legal options
Safeguarding considerations
Supporting somebody experiencing abuse
Specialist support and further information

A practical, updated guide for understanding where confidential domestic abuse support can be found today.

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