Useful numbers

Women’s Aid 

The key national charity working to end domestic violence against women and children.
Phone 0808 200 0247

 

Men’s Advice Line 

Provides a range of service aimed primarily at men experiencing domestic abuse from their partner.
Phone 0808 801 0327

 

Broken Rainbow

Helpline for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people experiencing domestic violence. Phone 08452 60 44 60

 

NDVH

Free phone 24 hour National Domestic Violence helpline, run in partnership with Women’s Aid and Refuge.
Phone 0808 200 0247

 

Refuge

Network of safe houses provides emergency accommodation for women and children when they are most in need.
Phone 0808 2000 247

 

Respect

A registered charity and national membership organisation promoting best practice for domestic violence perpetrator programmes and associated support services in the UK.
Phone 020 7022 1801

 

Victim Support

A national charity that provides support to those who have been affected in any way as a result of crime. The organisation will provide support whether you are a victim or a witness even if the crime has not been reported to the police.
Phone 08450 30 30 900

 

Age Concern

The UK’s largest charity working with and for older people. To find your local branch.
Phone 0800 00 99 66

 

Childline

A free and confidential helpline for children and young adults in the UK.
Phone 0800 11 11

Summary Report 2010 2011 Local services