Finding out more This section provides a list of support agencies and charities that can help those affected by domestic violence. The following organisations have been selected for you. Please note that the list is by no means exhaustive.

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General National Centre for Domestic Violence

Women's Aid Federation of England
Offers support, advice and information on all aspects of domestic violence.
Website: www.womensaid.org.uk
English domestic violence helpline
Helpline: 0808 200 0247
Email: info@womensaid.org.uk

Scottish domestic violence helpline
Helpline: 0800 027 1234
Website: www.scottishwomensaid.org.uk

Wales domestic abuse helpline
Helpline: 0808 801 0800
Website: www.walesdomesticabusehelpline.org

Northern Ireland domestic violence helpline
Helpline: 0800 917 1414
Website: www.niwaf.org

Irish Women's Aid
Helpline: 1800 341 900
Website: www.womensaid.ie

Refuge
Offers emergency accommodation and support for women and children experiencing domestic violence.
Helpline: 0808 200 0247
Website: www.refuge.org.uk

Rights of Women
Works to attain justice and equality by informing, educating and empowering women about their legal rights.
Legal helpline: 020 7251 6577
Sexual violence helpline: 020 7251 8887
Website: www.rightsofwomen.org.uk

London Lesbian and Gay Switchboard
24-hour information, support and referral service for lesbians and gay men.
Helpline: 020 7837 7324
Website: www.llgs.org.uk

Broken Rainbow
Telephone helpline for lesbians, gay men and bisexual or transgendered people experiencing domestic violence. It's staffed by workers from these communities.
Helpline: 0845 260 4460
Website: www.broken-rainbow.org.uk

MALE advice and inquiry line
Helpline: 0808 801 0327
Website: www.mensadviceline.org.uk

ManKind
ManKind helps and advises male victims of domestic violence.
Helpline: 0870 794 4124
Website: www.mankind.org.uk

Mankind UK
A support service for men who have been sexually abused, sexually assaulted and/or raped.
Helpline: 01273 510 447
Email: enquiries@mankinduk.co.uk
Website: www.mankinduk.co.uk

Miscarriage Association
Helpline: 01924 200 799
Scottish helpline: 01313 348 883
Email: info@miscarriageassociation.org.uk
Website: www.miscarriageassociation.org.uk

Samaritans
24-hour confidential emotional support for anyone in a crisis.
Helpline: 08457 909 090
Ireland helpline: 1850 609 090
Website: www.samaritans.org.uk

Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme
You may be able to claim compensation through the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme. To apply, you must no longer be living with your partner.
Helpline: 0800 358 3601
Website: www.cica.gov.uk

Womankind
A global campaign to ensure women's rights are recognised worldwide.
Website: www.womankind.org.uk

Survivors
Offers a practical pack of information to those experiencing domestic violence
Call their answer service on 01293 520 562, leave your details and they will forward copies of their 'Escape' and 'Aftercare' packs in the post.

Action on Elder Abuse
UK helpline: 0808 808 8141
Ireland: 1800 940 010
Website: www.elderabuse.org.uk