Other ways to get support
Get advice in a safe space
You can go to any participating Boots or Superdrug store and ask to use their consultation room or safe space at the healthcare counter. Other pharmacies and TSB bank are also participating in this scheme.
You can find specialist information about domestic abuse support in the consultation room and contact a domestic abuse charity.
Find a safe space by visiting UK SAYS NO MORE.
Local support and services
You can talk to a doctor, health visitor or midwife if you are experiencing domestic abuse or contact the following organisations.
Leeway
Leeway is a Norfolk-based charity that supports adults and young people looking to break free from domestic abuse.
Email: referrals@leewaynwa.org.uk
Call: 0300 561 0077 (24 hours)
The Harbour Centre
The Harbour Centre is a sexual assault referral centre.
Call: 0845 456 4810
The Sue Lambert Trust
The Sue Lambert Trust is for survivors of sexual abuse.
Call: 01603 622406
Norfolk and Suffolk Victim Care
The Norfolk and Suffolk Victim Care covers all of Norfolk and Suffolk. They provide free, confidential support services to help victims and witnesses of crime.
Norfolk Constabulary
Call 101. This is a non-emergency police number.
National services
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
Non-emergency telephone: 08709 22 07 04
Text: NCDV to 6077
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.
VOICES at the Domestic Abuse Commissioner's Office
Set up by the Domestic Abuse Commissioner (DAC), VOICES at the DAC is a virtual platform for victims and survivors of domestic abuse to stay connected to relevant policy, research, and practice development. They aim to give victims and survivors opportunities to share their experience so they can influence change. They circulate a newsletter with opportunities to share their voice with domestic abuse organisations, universities, and local and national government. It includes updates on the Commissioner's work and relevant news from across domestic abuse, policy, practice and research.
Website: VOICES at the Domestic Abuse Commissioner's Office
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
Men can also call ManKind for further guidance.
Call: 0182 3334 244
Opening hours: Monday to Friday from 10am to 4pm.
LGBT+
Galop helps those who identify as LGBT+ with 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
Forced Marriage Unit
You can speak to the GOV.uk Forced Marriage Unit.
Call: 020 7008 0151
Specialist support
Galop (LGBTQ+)
Galop helps those who identify as LGBT+ with emotional and practical support.
Call: 0800 999 5428
Email: help@galop.org.uk
Paladin
Paladin is a stalking support service that offers guidance and can provide a coordinated community response to keep stalking victims safe.
Call: 020 3866 4107
Respect Men's Advice Line
Men can contact Men's Advice Line for non-judgemental information and support.
Call: 0808 801 0327
ManKind Initiative
Men can also contact ManKind Initiative for further guidance.
Call: 01823 334244
Family Lives
Family Lives helps give advice for parents or carers on a range of issues.
Call: 0808 800 2222
Email: askus@familylives.org.uk
YoungMinds UK
YoungMinds UK provides help on emotional problems, behaviour or mental health if you are a parent, professional or young person looking for support for someone aged up to 25.
Hourglass
Hourglass helps provide support on abuse against the elderly.
Call: 0808 808 8141
The Silver Line Helpline
The Silver Line Helpline is run by Age UK and is a free, confidential telephone service for older people.
Call: 0800 470 8090
Karma Nirvana
Contact Karma Nirvana for support on honour-based abuse and forced marriage.
Call: 0800 5999 247
Freedom Charity
Freedom Charity provides support on forced marriages and violence.
Call: 0845 607 0133
Imkaan
Imkaan is a women's organisation which addresses violence against BME women and girls.
Jewish Women's Aid
Jewish Women's Aid provides support for Jewish women and children affected by domestic and sexual violence.
Call: 0808 801 0500
Restored
Restored supports female Christians affected by domestic abuse.
Muslim Women's Network Helpline
Although mainly for Muslim women, the helpline will accept calls from and support women of any faith or no faith. Men who are concerned about women and girls can also call the helpline, or if they need support, for example, are at risk of forced marriage.
Call: 0800 999 5786
Text: 07415206936
Sikh Helpline
The helpline provides support to individuals, no matter their gender or religion.
Call: 03000 3000 63 or 07999 004 363
Sistah Space
Contact Sistah Space for support for those of Caribbean or African descent.
Call: 020 7846 8350
Email: support@sistahspace.org
Latin American Women's Rights Service
LAWRS helps support Latin American women in the UK.
Call: 0808 145 4909
Email: info@lawrs.org.uk
Rights of Women
Rights of Women provides free and confidential advice lines for women.
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