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Ask for ANI (Action Needed Immediately) has been developed by the Home Office to allow domestic abuse sufferers to signal they need emergency help to a chemist.
It is being rolled out this month to help those who have felt isolated and more difficult to ask for help during lockdown.
Victims of domestic abuse will be able to use the codeword ANI in participating pharmacies (including all Boots stores and participating independent pharmacies) to let staff know that they require an emergency police response or help contacting a helpline or specialist support service.
Participating pharmacies will display posters in their window and around the pharmacy to let customers know that they can approach their staff to seek help. Any information shared will be treated confidentially.
When a victim uses the codeword or asks for help, the member of staff will ask the victim to accompany them to the consultation room. They will then check whether the victim is in danger and wants the police to be called. If so, the staff member will offer the use of a phone to dial 999 or make the call on the victim’s behalf.
If the victim is not in an emergency situation, the staff member will support the victim to contact a national domestic abuse helpline or local support service. They may also contact the police via 101.
Detective Superintendent Steve Bean said: “The lockdown is difficult for everyone, but more so for those who are forced to stay at home with someone they are frightened of. The Constabulary are still here and ready to help.
"We are concerned that long periods of having to stay indoors, possibly feeling unwell and concerned about the future could place extra strain on relationships which could escalate into abuse.
"For those already at risk the lockdown may limit their opportunities to get help. The Ask for ANI scheme could prove a lifesaver and we are pleased to be supporting it.”
Martin Surl, Gloucestershire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, said: “This scheme is a positive step towards providing more support for those who are not safe at home. My office works closely with Gloucestershire’s domestic abuse support services, so we know what a lifeline Ask for ANI could be for victims.
"I would like to remind those in danger that they are entitled to leave their home to seek refuge or support without breaking any lockdown rules.”
You can find out which pharmacies are participating by using the map below or by scrolling further down this page to find a list of Ask for ANI pharmacy locations.
Gloucester Pharmacies |
Address |
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Boots | 38-46 Eastgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 1PU |
Boots | Units 3-6, Quedgeley Retail Park, Gloucester, GL2 4NF |
Badham Pharmacy | 33 Churchdown, Morely Avenue, Gloucester, GL3 2BL |
Badham Pharmacy | Parton Road, Churchdown Medical Centre, Gloucester, GL3 2JH |
Badham Pharmacy | Unit B, Belgrave House, Whittle Way, Brockworth, Gloucester, GL3 4BJ |
Badham Pharmacy | Rikenel, Gloucester City Health Centre, The Park, Gloucester, GL1 1LY |
Badham Pharmacy | Aspen Medical Centre, Horton Road, Gloucester, GL1 3PX |
Badham Pharmacy | 12 London Road, Gloucester, GL1 3NE |
Badham Pharmacy | Unit 2, Longford Local Centre West, Horsbere Drive, Longford, Gloucester, GL2 9DH |
Badham Pharmacy | Kingsway Health Centre, Rudloe Drive, Quedgeley, Gloucester, GL2 2FY |
Cheltenham Pharmacies | Address |
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Boots | 197-199 High Street & 12-15 North Street, Cheltenham, GL50 1DB |
Boots | Gallagher Retail Park, Tewkesbury Road, Cheltenham, GL51 9RR |
Badham Pharmacy | 256 Six Ways, London Road, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham, GL52 6HS |
Badham Pharmacy | 6 Prestbury Road, Pittville, Cheltenham, GL52 2PW |
Badham Pharmacy | 23 Church Road, Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham, GL52 8LR |
Badham Pharmacy | 102 Whaddon Road, Cheltenham, GL52 5NF |
Badham Pharmacy | 4 Stoke Road, Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham, GL52 8RP |
Badham Pharmacy | 118 Swindon Road, St Paul's Medical Centre, Cheltenham, GL50 4BJ |
Badham Pharmacy | 62 Hewlett Road, Cheltenham, GL52 6AH |
Badham Pharmacy | 84 St George's Place, Cheltenham, GL50 3QD |
Badham Pharmacy | Unit 2, The Village Square, Upper Rissington, Cheltenham, GL54 2FL |
Badham Pharmacy | Cleevelands Medical Centre, Sapphire Road, Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham, GL52 7YU |
Stroud Pharmacies | Address |
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Boots | 57 High Street, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 1AU |
Boots | 70-72 Parsonage Street, Dursley, Gloucestershire, GL11 4AA |
Boots | Westend, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL6 9JA |
Boots | 37 Tanglewood Way, Bussage, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL6 8DE |
Boots | 16B Chapel Street, Cam, Dursley, Gloucestershire, GL11 5NU |
Forest of Dean Pharmacies | Address |
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Boots | 9-11 Market Street, Cinderford, Gloucestershire, GL14 2RT |
Boots | 1 High Street, Bream, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 6JS |
Badham Pharmacy | 9 High Street, Newnham, Gloucestershire, GL14 1BB |
Day Lewis Pharmacy | 19 Broad Street, Newent, Gloucestershire, GL18 1AQ |
Tewkesbury Pharmacies | Address |
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Boots | 92 High Street, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, GL20 5JZ |
Badham Pharmacy | 105 Queens Road, Priors Park, Tewkesbury, GL20 5EN |
Cotswolds Pharmacies | Address |
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Boots | 39-43 Cricklade Street, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 1HY |
Boots | Market Place, Fairford, Gloucestershire, GL7 4AB |
Badham Pharmacy | 11 The Square, Stow-on-the-Wold, Cheltenham, GL54 1BQ |
Swindon and Bristol Pharmacies | Address |
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Boots | 100 High Street, Cricklade, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN6 6AA |
Badham Pharmacy | 45-47 Filwood Broadway, Knowle, Bristol, BS4 1JL |