Useful links
If you need emergency housing because it is not safe for you to return to your property, you should contact your local Council's Homeless Person's Unit. They usually operate an out of hours service and should be able to assist you. You can find your local Council from the Directgov website.
Below is a list of other agencies who may offer advice and support on anti-social behaviour, domestic violence and abuse.
| Age Concern |
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UK’s largest charity working with and for older people. |
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To find your local branch visit www.ageconcern.org.uk |
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For lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender victims of domestic violence |
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08452 604460 |
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Citizens Advice Bureaux provide free, confidential and independent advice regarding debt, benefits, housing, legal, discrimination, employment, immigration, consumer and other problems. |
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To find your nearest CAB or for practical, reliable, up-to-date information go to www.adviceguide.org.uk |
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National Drink Helpline |
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0800 917 8282 |
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National Drugs Helpline - providing advice and support |
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0800 77 66 00 |
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The Government's website for information on preventing and tackling anti-social behaviour developed from the Government’s Together and Respect campaigns. |
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www.asb.homeoffice.gov.uk |
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A charity for Jewish women who have experienced domestic abuse |
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0800 591203 |
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Advice and support for male victims of domestic violence |
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0808 801 0327 |
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Provides advice and support to victims of domestic violence |
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0808 2000 247 |
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Provides advice and information for victims of noise nuisance, including a helpline run by the Noise Abatement Society |
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01273 823851 |
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Confidential helpline providing parenting advice and support |
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0808 800 2222 |
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Network of safe houses provides emergency accommodation for women and children when they are most in need. |
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0808 2000 247 |
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Advice and information for perpetrators of domestic violence |
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0845 122 8609 |
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Confidential non-judgemental emotional support, 24 hours a day for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which could lead to suicide. |
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08457 909090 |
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Telephone housing advice and information on issues such as eviction, arrears, homelessness, domestic violence and emergency accommodation. |
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0808 800 4444 |
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Outreach and support for victims of domestic violence. |
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0808 2000 247 |
Did you know?
35 attacks of Domestic Violence usually occur before the victim reports it to the police.
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