
If you are facing violence or know someone who is experiencing violence you do not have to put up with it. There is support available whether you are a victim of violence or a friend or relative is suffering in silence. Contact the services below for free confidential advice. They can also direct you to local support services.
Women’s Aid
A grassroots federation working together to provide life-saving services and build a future where domestic violence is not tolerated.
Women’s Aid Freephone 24 hr National Domestic Violence Helpline Tel: 0808 2000 247
Refuge
For women and children. Against domestic violence.
Freephone 24-Hour National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247
Galop
Support for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people experiencing domestic violence.
National LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Helpline 0800 999 5428
Men’s Advice Line
Men’s Advice Line: confidential helpline for men experiencing domestic violence from a partner or ex-partner (or from other family members).
Men’s Advice Line Tel: 0808 801 0327
Deter Innovations
Deter Innovations primary aim is to work with a wide range of organisations and individuals to help them, through their programmes, training and consultancy, to prevent the continuation of domestic abusive behaviour and violence within intimate partner and close family relationships and to ensure a positive outcome for the family and children.