Domestic abuse support
Useful links
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)
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).
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.