National Modern Slavery Helpline

Call 08000 121 700 (National 24h Helpline)

The specialist helpline is confidential and independent, with access to translation services for over 200 languages.

In an emergency, call 999

Slavery can happen anywhere. From car washes to nail bars, building sites to hotels.

In the UK, we'd consider that you're being exploited if you:

• receive no wage, or a very low wage, for your work.

• are forced to work excessively long hours.

• are forced to work or perform sexual acts.

• are being held captive or against your will.

• are being controlled by others (including relatives, friends or partners).

• can't leave your residence, you're being watched and / or you can't move about freely.

• have been brought to the UK to work for someone who is now threatening, frightening, hurting or forcing you to do work or other things that you don’t want to do.