Go through these in order and stop at the first one that applies. If you are reading this for someone else, answer for them.
1
Is any of this happening now?
Call 911
Call your local emergency number if you or someone else is in immediate danger.
Move to a safer place if you can do so without increasing the risk.
Emergency medical care is also needed for:
Trouble breathing, severe neck swelling, or new weakness after strangulation
Loss of consciousness, seizure, confusion, or repeated vomiting
Heavy bleeding, severe pain, or a possible broken bone
Chest or abdominal injury, especially with faintness or vomiting
A weapon injury or serious burn
An injury during pregnancy with pain, bleeding, or reduced fetal movement
A child, older person, or dependent adult facing immediate harm
New breathing problems, confusion, weakness, severe headache, or difficulty speaking are emergency symptoms.
Other emergency signs, for anyone
Someone who is struggling to breathe, gasping, choking, or cannot get words out
Someone who has chest pain, tightness or pressure lasting more than a few minutes
Someone who has sudden weakness or drooping on one side of the face or body, slurred speech, or sudden confusion
Someone who is unconscious, or cannot be woken
Someone who is bleeding heavily and it will not stop with firm pressure
Someone who has had a seizure that will not stop, or does not wake up afterwards
Someone who has lips or skin that look pale, blue, grey or blotchy
Someone who you believe has taken an overdose or swallowed something poisonous
2
Is any of this happening?
Be seen today
Seek prompt medical assessment after any strangulation or choking, even if there are no marks.
3
Does any of this apply?
Book an appointment
Routine or non-emergency care is appropriate for ongoing pain, healing injuries, sleep problems, anxiety, low mood, or concerns about safety that are not immediate.
A primary care service, safeguarding team, domestic abuse service, or local advocacy organisation can help you explore support.
The article also says
If someone monitors your phone or internet use, use a safer device when possible.
Clearing browsing history may not remove all digital records and could be noticed.
Every sign above is quoted from the sofidex article on Physical abuse. If you are not sure, err upward — it is always reasonable to be checked.