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National Centre for Domestic Violence

The National Centre for Domestic Violence (NCDV) specialises in helping victims of domestic abuse obtain injunctions from court to protect them from further abuse. Meeting with solicitors and proceeding through the court system can be a daunting prospect for anybody. The NCDV aims to make the whole experience fast, friendly and worthwhile. Their free service is available to everybody regardless of age, race, religion, gender or sexual orientation.

Emergency telephone: 08009 70 20 70

Text: NCDV to 6077

Non-emergency telephone: 08709 22 07 04

National Domestic Abuse Helpline

Run by Refuge, women can call the freephone National Domestic Abuse Helpline. The staff will offer confidential, non-judgemental information and support.

Call: 0808 2000 247 at any time day or night

Women's Aid

Women’s Aid is the national charity working to end domestic abuse against women and children. As a federation we provide life-saving services across England while building a future where domestic abuse is not tolerated.

Hourglass Services

Confidential services that provides support to an older person, or anyone concerned about an older person who is experiencing or recovering from any form of abuse or neglect

Tel – 24/ helpline – 0808 808 8141

Text – 07860 052906

Email – helpline@wearehourglass.org

Southall Black Sisters

Highlight and challenge all forms of violence against women and girls, empowering them to gain control over their lives & assert their human rights to justice, equality and freedom.

Tel - 0208 571 0800. Open between 10am and 4pm Monday – Friday.

Men's Advice Line

Men can call Men's Advice Line for non-judgemental information and support.

Call: 0808 8010 327

Opening hours: Monday and Wednesday from 9am to 8pm Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9am to 5pm

ManKind Initiative

Men can also call ManKind.

Call: 0182 3334 244

Opening hours: Monday to Friday from 10am to 4pm

Sign Health

Web site - The Deaf health charity - SignHealth

Text 078600 33214 Email info@signhealth.org.uk Call 020 3947 2600

GALOP

Call Galop if you identify as LGBT+ for emotional and practical support.

Call: 0800 999 5428

Karma Nirvana

Anyone can call Karma Nirvana for forced marriage and honour crimes.

Call: 0800 5999 247

Opening hours: Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm

Forced Marriage Unit

To speak to the GOV.UK Forced Marriage Unit.

Call: 020 7008 0151

National Stalking Helpline

  • Telephone: 0808 802 0300 (9.30am-4pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and 9:30am-8pm Wednesday)
  • Information about reporting stalking or harassment, effective gathering of evidence and ensuring your personal safety