Domestic Abuse Support
Domestic abuse is a one off or re occurrence of incidents of controlling, coercive, threatening, degrading and violent behaviour including sexual violence. Mostly by a current or ex-partner, but in some cases also by a family member or carer. These cases can be very common.
Domestic abuse can include, but is not limited to:
- Coercive control (a pattern of intimidation, degradation, isolation and control with the use or threat of physical or sexual violence)
- Psychological and/or emotional abuse
- Physical or sexual abuse
- Financial or economic abuse
- Harassment and stalking
- Online or digital abuse
If you have an emergency
If you think you are in immediate danger call 999.
If you need help
The local experts for domestic abuse are Next Link. If you'd like to discuss any form of domestic abuse call them on 0800 4700 280 or send them an email.
Other services
As well as the services above, there are lots of other support and advise organisations that are able to help victims of domestic abuse.
- National Domestic Violence Helpline - 0808 2000 247 - A 24-hour helpline run by Women’s Aid and Refuge. It is a national service for women experiencing domestic violence, their family, friends, colleagues and others calling on their behalf.
- Men’s Advice Line - 0808 801 0327 - A helpline providing advice and support for men experiencing domestic violence and abuse from a partner or ex-partner.
- GALOP - National LGBT Domestic Abuse Helpline - 0800 999 5428 - A national Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans (LGBT) Domestic Violence helpline providing support to all members of LGBT communities, their family, friends, and agencies supporting them.
- Women’s Aid - A national charity for women and children, working to end domestic abuse. They have a 24 hour refuge.
- Respect Phoneline - 0808 802 4040 - A helpline offering advice, information and support for men who want to stop being violent and abusive towards their partner.