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Domestic Abuse

Information on support services on domestic abuse 

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Anyone can experience domestic abuse, regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, religion, socio-economic status, sexuality or background.  

If you’re experiencing domestic abuse and feel frightened of, or controlled by, a partner, an ex-partner, family member or someone you live with, it’s important to remember that it’s not your fault. Accessing help and support may  feel like a difficult step to take, however there is support available and you are not alone. 

Signs of domestic abuse may not be overt or physical and if you are unsure please see Gov.uk below for more information. 

If you are in immediate danger, call 999 and ask for the police. If you can’t speak and are calling on a mobile press 55 to have your call transferred to the police. Find out how to call the police when you can’t speak below.

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National Services

Safe lives

About domestic abuse | Safelives has a leave site button that takes you to bbc news straight away and deletes the safelives website tab to hide from abuser (national and not gender specified).

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For those in Northern Ireland/ Scotland and Wales

Domestic and Sexual Abuse Helpline

For Northern Ireland.

Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline 

For Scotland.

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Many individuals may feel more secure engaging with support services specifically in relation to their gender identity and the below provides services which may be beneficial.

Flows

FLOWS | Finding Legal Options for Women Survivors has a quick close button that takes you straight to google (can find local help and for women)

Galop

If you identify as LGBT+ you can call Galop on 0800 999 5428 for emotional and practical support 

Can't find what you need?

Looking for more information or support? There are lots of other sources of support that may be useful. Visit our external support pages for more information.