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Across the Bradford District, help and support is available for anyone experiencing domestic abuse and/or sexual violence. Taking this first step is so important whether you’re a victim, a friend or family member or someone who has been abusive who wants to change their behaviour. 

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Find a Safe Spot

Find a safe spot link

Safe Spot is a district-wide programme which offers a place where you can have access to a private room and a phone so you can contact either local or national helplines for support, or to speak confidentially to your family and friends.

Download accessible list of Safe Spots

Bingley Fire Station

Address: Keighley Rd, Bingley BD16 2RD

Tel: 01274562223

Bradford Fire Station

Address: 540 Leeds Rd, Bradford BD3 9SB

Tel: 01274385410

Fairweather Green Fire Station

Address: 1003 Thornton Rd, Bradford BD8 0EH

Tel: 01274544466

Ilkley Fire Station

Address: Little Ln, Ilkley LS29 8JJ

Tel: 01943607970

Job Centre- Eastbrook Court

Address: 50 Vicar Ln, Bradford BD1 5AH

Telephone: 0800 169 0190

Job Centre- Westfield House

Address: 85 Manningham Lane, Bradford, BD1 3BE

Telephone: 0800 169 0190

Keighley Fire Station

Address: Keighley Fire Station, Universal Mills, Bradford Road, Keighley

Tel: 01535607401

Odsal Fire Station

Address: 5 Huddersfield Rd, Bradford BD6 1BA

Tel: 01274677916

Shipley Fire Station

Address: 1 Shipley Fields Rd, Shipley BD18 2DG

Tel: 01274596689

Silsden Fire Station

Address: Elliott St, Silsden, Keighley BD20 0DE

Tel: 01535653371

If you are an organisation and would like to be a Safe Spot, find out how.