People have the right to be safe in their homes and relationships. No one, whatever their gender, sexuality, age, culture, race or disability should suffer domestic abuse.

• If you or anyone you know is in immediate danger telephone the police on 999. If it’s not safe to speak dial 55 during the call to let the operator know you are in danger.
• For non emergency police matters telephone 101.

You can also contact Cheshire West and Chester Council Domestic Abuse Intervention and Prevention Service on 0300 123 7047 option 2 (during office hours) or the national 24 hour domestic abuse helpline on 0808 2000 247.

If you have concerns about a child’s welfare or feel they may be being abused or neglected call the Cheshire West and Chester Council Integrated Access and Referral Team (i-ART) for help and advice.

• Telephone: 0300 123 7047

The team can be contacted 8.30am to 5pm from Monday to Thursday and 8.30am – 4.30pm on a Friday.

If you have an urgent concern outside these hours, or over a bank holiday, please call the Emergency Duty Team (out of hours) on 01244 977277.

Alternatively call Cheshire Police: 101 (999 in an emergency).