Information and support

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What is domestic abuse?

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What is sexual violence?

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Support for survivors

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It’s not just you.

Did you know, thanks to Clare’s Law, you have the right to ask if your partner has an abusive past? Anyone can ask- whether something is off in your relationship or you are a close friend, neighbour or family member.

Call for help now

0808 2800 999

Open Monday - Friday 9.30am - 4.30pm (Closed for half an hour at lunch at 1pm)

Our One Front Door helpline is completely free and confidential, and the call will not show up on itemised bills.

Leave the abuse, not your home

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"The day I rang for help [was] the day I realised it was time for me to leave...The day I was accepted [to refuge] I had my full life in four bin bags and some toys I managed to grab." Kayleigh.

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Understanding coercive control

Understanding coercive control

When we think of domestic abuse, physical violence often comes to mind. However, abuse isn't always visible—it can be psychological, emotional, and deeply manipulative. This is where coercive control comes in, a form of abuse that became illegal in the UK in 2015....

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We’re still here and we’re still fighting.

We’re still here and we’re still fighting.

There are many things to celebrate this year on International Women’s Day. Firstly, we want to celebrate and thank our exceptional, dedicated and trauma informed staff for their dedication and hard work this last year. Without them, their enthusiasm and passion we...

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Rachel’s* story

Rachel’s* story

I met my partner on a blind date. I had just come out of an engagement, where my fiancée had cheated on me. We met on Christmas Eve in town for a drink and he said he had some Christmas shopping he had to do so I went with him. He bought some me some bits and a bear...

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