• Address book and useful telephone numbers
  
  
• Bank books and statements plus copies of financial papers such a mortgage payments
  
  
• Cheque books, credit cards and money plus spare change for phone, bus fares or taxis
  
  
• Drivers license and car registration documents
  
  
• Passports and visas
  
  
• Birth, Marriage and Divorce certificates
  
  
• Savings account in your name-save small amounts to establish independence
  
  
• Have extra keys cut for the car, house, office etc.
  
  
• Police reports and details of previous abuse, court orders and restraining orders
  
  
• Medical cards and medication for yourself and the children
  
  
• Copies of lease, rental agreements or deeds to the house if available
  
  
• Money and spare change for the phone, bus fares or taxis
  
  
• Jewellery
  
  
• Mobile phone with available credit
  
  
• Personal insurance documents
  
  
• Allowance and benefit books, National Insurance Number
  
  
• Pictures and other things of sentimental value
  
  
• Change of clothes for yourself and the children
  
  
• Favourite toy, book and blankets for the children
  
  
• Arrange for someone to care for any pets or we can help you to find pet fostering services

Make plans for somewhere to stay, perhaps with a friend or family member. We can help you with seeking alternative accommodation either in a refuge or temporary accommodation and supply a bag to help you to pack. Arrange to leave when you know the abuser will not be around.

• Preparing to stay…