The Samaritans is a 24 hour service whereby people can talk to trained volunteers about issues in their life they may be finding difficult to manage. People do not have to give their real name or any personal details. The organisation provides support to people…
Self Care Coaching by Free Your Mind looks at daily habits someone has, which have an affect on the quality of their life. 1.8 million children and young people across the UK are affected by domestic violence. 1 in 3 will have a mental health…
DeafHope is the only sign-language based service designed to help Deaf women and children who suffer domestic violence. This service is for anyone who may have hearing impairment and can relate to being involved with domestic abuse. DeafHope helps people who have suffered domestic abuse…
South London Tamil Welfare Group is a registered charity, working for the Tamil community since 1985. The group mainly supports Tamil refugees and other community members. The group offers advice on topics including: immigration; welfare benefits; domestic violence; and much more. For more information…
Southall Black Sisters is a not-for-profit organisation set up in 1979 to meet the needs of black( African –Caribbean)and ethnic minority women. Anyone can call this service for advice. The service offers information and support on issues such as: …
This is a campaign to alert everyone to the existence of abuse in teenage relationships. The campaign poster quotes recent NSPCC survey results which indicate that 'nearly 75% of young women have reported emotional violence from their partner' (NSPCC Partner exploitation and violence in…
The team offers a social work service to the maternity and children's units at St George's Hospital, families are offered pre birth and post birth support. A service is also provided for children and young people who are patients at the hospital with serious diseases.
A service based at St Georges Hospital Tooting, to support women and girls with information about FGM. This service is for anyone affected by the issues surrounding Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). The clinic offers: support, information and advice…
The school summer holidays in particular are when many young girls are taken abroad, often to their family's birth country, to have FGM performed. The FGM statement highlights the fact that FGM is a serious criminal offence in the UK, with a maximum…
The "Stay Put, Stay Safe" scheme is for people at risk of homelessness because of domestic violence. Under the scheme the council will install a number of measures to secure your home and improve your personal security. The scheme is voluntary and open to; council tenants,…
