{"id":5464,"date":"2026-08-09T18:48:07","date_gmt":"2026-08-09T17:48:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sigbi.org\/thames-valley\/?p=5464"},"modified":"2026-08-09T18:51:32","modified_gmt":"2026-08-09T17:51:32","slug":"safe-space-uk-says-no-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sigbi.org\/thames-valley\/2026\/08\/09\/safe-space-uk-says-no-more\/","title":{"rendered":"Safe Spaces &#8211; UK SAYS NO MORE"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sigbi.org\/thames-valley\/files\/2026\/08\/UK_SAYS_NO_MORE_Facebook_LinkedIn_sized.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-5466\" src=\"https:\/\/sigbi.org\/thames-valley\/files\/2026\/08\/UK_SAYS_NO_MORE_Facebook_LinkedIn_sized.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sigbi.org\/thames-valley\/files\/2026\/08\/UK_SAYS_NO_MORE_Facebook_LinkedIn_sized.png 1024w, https:\/\/sigbi.org\/thames-valley\/files\/2026\/08\/UK_SAYS_NO_MORE_Facebook_LinkedIn_sized-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/sigbi.org\/thames-valley\/files\/2026\/08\/UK_SAYS_NO_MORE_Facebook_LinkedIn_sized-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a>Experiencing domestic abuse can feel isolating and finding support isn\u2019t always easy.<br \/>\nThat\u2019s why the UK SAYS NO MORE campaign created Safe Spaces \u2014 working with pharmacies, banks, and selected jobcentres across the UK to provide private, secure rooms for anyone experiencing domestic abuse.<br \/>\nLook out for the posters at participating locations. Simply walk in and ask a staff member at the counter to use their Safe Space.<br \/>\nInside, you can:<br \/>\n\uf0b7 Contact friends or family safely<br \/>\n\uf0b7 Reach specialist support services<br \/>\n\uf0b7 Start your journey to safety and recovery<br \/>\nSafe Spaces offer a discreet and secure way to get help when you need it most.<br \/>\n\ufffd\ufffd Find your nearest Safe Space: <a href=\"https:\/\/uksaysnomore.org\/safespaces\/\">uksaysnomore.org\/safespaces<\/a><br \/>\n\ufffd\ufffd Watch this video from Sussex Police: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=RsOYLP0jg-0\">Do the Right Thing<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Learn more about our work: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sigbi.org\/what-we-do\/our-work\/womens-safety\">https:\/\/www.sigbi.org\/what-we-do\/our-work\/womens-safety<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Experiencing domestic abuse can feel isolating and finding support isn\u2019t always easy. 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