Domestic abuse
Domestic abuse can happen to anyone. Find out how to recognise the signs and where to get help.
What is domestic abuse?
Domestic abuse, includes coercive control, psychological or emotional abuse, physical or sexual abuse, financial or economic abuse, harassment and stalking or online or digital abuse.
In the majority of cases domestic abuse is carried out by a partner or ex-partner, but also by a family member or carer. Domestic abuse can happen against anyone, and anybody can be an abuser.
If you feel you are are experiencing any form of domestic abuse, or feel at risk, we can offer you a range of advice and support. Domestic abuse is unacceptable and we’ll work with other agencies and professionals to keep our customers safe.
What we can do to help
We understand that every domestic abuse case is different so we will work with you to support your individual needs and discuss the options you have available. We will:
- Talk to you at a location of your choice and agree an action plan with you
- Discuss the possibility of extra security measures to your property if needed
- Signposted you to relevant partners that may be able to assist further
- Report serious criminal matters to the police
Additional support
In an emergency
If you believe a crime is being committed, or if you have been threatened or assaulted please report it to the police immediately. In an emergency call 999 or non-emergency call 101.
