Refuge

Refuge is the country’s largest single provider of specialist domestic and gender-based violence services. They offer a range of support for women and children affected by domestic violence, sexual violence, ‘honour’ based violence, forced marriage, FGM, human trafficking or modern slavery; these include advocacy, community support and the National Domestic Abuse Helpline (0808 2000 247) open 24-hours a day, as well as online live chat available 3pm to 10pm Monday to Friday.

The Refuge website has a wide range of information and advice related to domestic abuse as well.