Help for victim/survivors of domestic violence or abuse

This page contains information that might be useful to you if you're worried about violence or abuse. Just click on a link to open it. All the resources are national unless otherwise stated.

Shout 85258 is a free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging support service for anyone who is struggling to cope Give us a Shout website  

Shout 85258 is a free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging support service for anyone who is struggling to cope. Give us a Shout website

Women’s Aid is the national charity working to end domestic abuse against women and children. They provide information and support for women and children. Women's Aid website

Provides support for men who are survivors of rape and abuse Survivors UK website

Childline helps anyone under 19 in the UK with any issue they’re going through. You can talk about anything. Whether it’s something big or small, their trained counsellors are there to support you. Childline website  

Works to end the harm, abuse, neglect and exploitation of older people in the UK Hourglass website

National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children specialises in child protection and taking action to safeguard children from abuse. NSPCC website

The National Association for People Abused in Childhood (NAPAC) offers support to adult survivors of childhood abuse and training for those who support them. NAPAC website

Information about how to recognise the signs and where to get help. NHS website

Information about benefits and how to claim them