Think
- Are you in immediate danger? If you are in immediate danger or seriously injured, you can call 999 (or 112 from a mobile).
- Find a safe space. If an incident has just happened, try and find somewhere you feel safe. If this isn't possible and you are scared or fearful whilst in the Turing’s office space, you can call security on 020 7412 7007 (British Library Control room).
- What is domestic violence? It might be useful to think about what is meant by domestic violence and how these behaviours are described.
Talk
- To a friend. Talking things through with someone you trust can sometimes help.
- External Supervision The Turing's external supervisor who can offer advice on how to deal with situations both in and out the work environment.
- Employee Assistance Programme This online resource is available free of charge, offering immediate information, answers and advice to a range of workplace and personal issues to staff and students.
Report
Domestic and relationship abuse can happen to anyone by anyone. If you think you may be in an abusive relationship or experiencing abuse from a family member, there are lots of people who can help you.
- Report to A&E. Call 999 and request an ambulance
- Report to Police. Call 999. There is an option for silent support if talking will put you in danger.
- Speak to your GP/healthcare professional. Or you can call the non-emergency NHS number on 111.
- Call the Police. Use the non-emergency number 101 if it is not an emergency, or you can go to any local Police station.
- Rights of Women have detailed advice about reporting to the police and a guide to criminal investigations
- Report and Support Any Turing member can report an incident using the Turing’s Report and Support system. You can choose to do this anonymously or you can request support from an advisor. If you choose to talk to an advisor they will be able to talk through the options and support available to you, in confidence.
- Turing Procedure If you choose to make a formal complaint to the Turing about a Turing member, there are policies which set out the steps you'll need to follow.
Get Support
Mental Health and Wellbeing
1 in 4 people is affected by a mental health problem in any year and it is estimated that around 1 in 5 people has contemplated suicide or self-harm.
- Find out more on the support available for mental health and wellbeing
- Take care of yourself. It’s important that you take care of yourself. If you’ve heard something distressing or if something is troubling you, the Turing’s External Supervision and Employee Assistance Programme offer confidential help and is open to both students and staff.