Domestic abuse support

Refuge 

Offers a range of services which gives women and children access to professional support whatever their situation. These services include:  National Domestic Violence Helpline, A network of refuges across the country, Independent legal advocacy, Outreach services and culturally specific services.

Freephone 24 hour National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (run in partnership between Women’s Aid and Refuge)

Visit the Refuge website

Women’s Aid 

The national domestic violence charity that helps up to 250,000 women and children every year. They believe that everyone has a right to live in safety and to have a future without fear.

Freephone 24 hour National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (run in partnership between Women’s Aid and Refuge)

Email helpline@womensaid.org.uk (emails will not be responded to by telephone as safety may be compromised).

Visit the Women’s Aid website

Staffordshire Police

For information about how to report domestic abuse please visit Staffordshire Police website. In an emergency you should always ring 999.

Homelessness

If you are at risk of homelessness as a result of domestic abuse you can find out about our homelessness service.