Help make yourself safe with a bag that should include:

• a form of identification
• marriage and birth certificates (originals or photocopies)
• passports, visas and work permits
• money, credit card and bank details
• change of clothes for you and your children
• toiletries
• keys for house, car and place of work (you can get an extra set cut for your emergency bag)
• child benefit and any other welfare benefits
• driving licence and car registration documents if applicable
• prescribed medication and any medical records you may have
• any legal documents (especially showing jointly owned property, rental agreements or book, and details in relation to immigration status)
• national insurance number and any other insurance documents
• any documents relating to the abuse e.g. police reports, court injunctions,and restraining orders
• address book and telephone numbers
• small items of sentimental value
• children’s toys.

If you are not able to keep and get original copies try to obtain photocopies instead. Keep them in a safe place such as with a friend, relative or hidden.