Useful Information and Websites
If you are suffering from domestic abuse, you may find the following websites useful:
Women's Aid Federation of England is a national charity working to end domestic violence against women and children. They can offer support, advice and information on all aspects of domestic violence.
Telephone: 0808 2000 247
Website: www.womensaid.org.uk
Refuge offers emergency accommodation and support for woman and children experiencing domestic violence.
Telephone: 0808 2000 247
Website: www.refuge.org.uk
Broken Rainbow supports lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people who are experiencing domestic violence.
Website: www.brokenrainbow.org.uk
Victim Support offers information and support to victims of crime, whether or not they have reported the crime to the police.
Telephone freephone: 0808 1689111
Website: www.victimsupport.org
Samaritans offer 24 hour confidential support for anyone in crisis.
Telephone freephone: 116 123 or 24 hours: 08457 909090
Website: www.samaritans.org
Mankind helps and advises male victims of domestic violence.
Website: www.mankind.org.uk
For housing information please see the related web page on "Domestic Violence" or contact:
The Housing Options Team
01264 368000