On Sunday 23 April, the UK government is testing an emergency alert service that will cause mobile phones to sound an alarm. For any victim or survivor of domestic abuse with a hidden phone, the sounding of that alarm could be dangerous. The alert will sound even if the phone is in silent mode.

Watch the video created by Refuge which includes instructions on how to disable these alerts.

If you’re afraid of your partner the Refuge helpline team are available to support you. You can call them for free 24 hours a day on 0808 2000 247, or live chat with them Monday-Friday, 3-10pm by going to nationaldahelpline.org.uk.

They have information on securing your devices – for example your location settings or privacy settings

Refuge:

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