TIME’S UP UK is a campaigning organisation so we are not able to provide direct individual advice or support but can help signpost you to a range of support services here.
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger or in need of urgent protection, call the police on 999. For short or long-term emotional support, advocacy, counselling, advice or refuge in the UK, please see a couple of the services available below:
You are protected from sexual harassment in the workplace by the Equality Act 2010 under the section of prohibited conduct.
The Equality Act defines Sexual Harassment as: Unwanted conduct of a sexual nature which has the purpose or effect of violating someone’s dignity, or creating an intimidating, hostile, degrading, humiliating or offensive environment for them. Something can still be considered sexual harassment, even if the alleged harasser didn’t mean for it to be. It also doesn’t have to be intentionally directed at a specific person.
It does not matter how long you have worked for your employer, or whether you are a permanent employee, an apprentice or trainee, on a fixed-term contract or supplied by an agency, you are still protected by this legislation.
This TUC booklet here describes the offence, its impact and the rights you have to fight back if it happens.
Sexual Assault Referral Centre
Contact a local Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC), or one of the Havens in London, for immediate medical and emotional support after rape or assault. Visit The Survivor Trust for more information. For Support, Advice and Info call 0808 801 0818.
Rape Crisis
Rape Crisis Centres provide counselling, advocacy and many other support services for women who have experienced rape and sexual abuse at any time in their lives. The Rape Crisis national helpline supports victims/survivors or those supporting them every day of the year 12 noon – 2.30pm and 7pm – 9.30pm on 0808 802 9999. Local Rape Crisis support centres can be found via the Rape Crisis website.
Helplines
National Sexual Violence Helpline: 0808 802 9999
National Domestic Violence Helpline (24hrs): 0808 2000 247
North London Rape Crisis: 0808 801 0305
East London Rape Crisis: 0800 160 1036
South London Rape Crisis: 0808 802 9999
West London Rape Crisis: 0808 801 077
Rights of Women
Family Law: 020 7251 6577
Criminal Law: 020 7251 8887
For Women in London: 020 7608 1137
Immigration & Asylum: 020 7490 7689
Support for LGBTQ+ prople
National LGBT Helpline: 0800 999 5428
Terrence Higgins Trust: 0808 802 1221
Stalking
Call the National Stalking helpline on 0808 802 0300 or email them here.
Women’s Aid Digital Stalking guide to protect yourself online.
Specialist support for black and minoritised women
Call the Southall Black Sisters helpline on 020 8571 0800 (open Monday to Friday, 10am-5pm)
Legal advice for women experiencing violence
Rights of Women provides free and confidential legal advice covering family law, criminal law and immigration & asylum law. Details of its advice lines can be found on the Rights of Women website.
OK Rehab
OK Rehab specialises in local drug and alcohol rehab and addiction treatment. This treatment is available via both inpatient and outpatient treatment providers. They also work with clinics that are able to facilitate treatment taking place in your own home, who are able to provide professional intervention and home detoxification.
Find out more here: https://www.okrehab.org/
