Domestic Violence
Domestic abuse can happen to anyone. There is never an excuse for it, no matter what your circumstances are. Because we are unable to leave our homes due to coronavirus. more people are at risk of domestic abuse.
We encourage you to seek help.
If you are in immediate danger call 999 and ask for the police. If you are unable to speak and on a mobile press 55 when asked and the call handler will ask you questions that you can just reply yes or no. On a landline leave the phone off the hook and the police will try and trace you
We encourage you to seek help.
If you are in immediate danger call 999 and ask for the police. If you are unable to speak and on a mobile press 55 when asked and the call handler will ask you questions that you can just reply yes or no. On a landline leave the phone off the hook and the police will try and trace you
Emotional abuse
Does someone in your home ever:
- belittle you, or put you down?
- blame you for the abuse or arguments?
- deny that abuse is happening, or play it down?
- isolate you from your family and friends?
- stop you going to college or work?
- make unreasonable demands for your attention?
- accuse you of flirting or having affairs?
- tell you what to wear, who to see, where to go, and what to think?
- control your money, or not give you enough to buy food or other essential things?
Threats and intimidation
Does someone in your home ever:
- threaten to hurt or kill you?
- destroy things that belong to you?
- stand over you, invade your personal space?
- threaten to kill themselves or the children?
- read your emails, texts or letters?
- harass or follow you?
Physical abuse
Does someone in your home ever:slap, hit or punch you?
- push or shove you?
- bite or kick you?
- burn you?
- choke you or hold you down?
- throw things?
Sexual abuse
Does someone in your home ever;
- touch you in a way you don’t want to be touched?
- make unwanted sexual demands?
- hurt you during sex?
- pressure you to have unsafe sex – for example, not using a condom?
- pressure you to have sex?
Get Help Locally
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If you live in Southmead, Lawrence Weston, Avonmouth, Henbury, Sea Mills and Shirehampton th is our local domestic abuse service that can help you. They are excellent. Do call them! If you live further away you can still contact them and they will direct you to an appropriate service.
Click the image to open their website. Tel. 0117 982 2495 Text. 07714 290 011 [email protected] |
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The IRIS+ domestic abuse service is up and running for all patients in this practice, whether a victim or perpetrator, male or female, adult or child. The staff in our practice are trained about domestic abuse and specialist workers are available to support you. You can talk to doctors, nurses and other staff working here if you are being hurt or controlled by your current or ex-partner, are afraid of someone at home or a member of your family.
You can contact us to get a referral to IRIS+ or CALL directly Next Link (IRIS+ Advocate Educators) 0117 925 0680 ext 2215. |
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National Services
National Domestic Violence Helpline
National Domestic Abuse Helpline, which you can call for free, and in confidence, 24 hours a day. Its website provides guidance and support for potential victims, as well as those who are worried about friends and loved ones. It also has a form through which you can book a safe time for a call from the team
0808 2000 247
www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk
Men’s Advice Line
0808 8010327
NSPCC helpline
0808 800 5000
If you're worried about a child, even if you're unsure, contact NSPCC professional counsellors for help, advice and support.
Childline
0800 1111
Offers free, confidential advice and support for any child 18 years or under, whatever the worry.
MIND
www.mind.org.uk
YoungMinds
www.youngminds.org.uk
ICON
Babies cry: You can cope.
http://iconcope.org
National Domestic Abuse Helpline, which you can call for free, and in confidence, 24 hours a day. Its website provides guidance and support for potential victims, as well as those who are worried about friends and loved ones. It also has a form through which you can book a safe time for a call from the team
0808 2000 247
www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk
Men’s Advice Line
0808 8010327
NSPCC helpline
0808 800 5000
If you're worried about a child, even if you're unsure, contact NSPCC professional counsellors for help, advice and support.
Childline
0800 1111
Offers free, confidential advice and support for any child 18 years or under, whatever the worry.
MIND
www.mind.org.uk
YoungMinds
www.youngminds.org.uk
ICON
Babies cry: You can cope.
http://iconcope.org
