Support If You Are Experiencing Abuse


Explore the help available if you are experiencing physical, emotional or financial abuse.

If you are in immediate danger, please call the police on 999. There are steps they can take to keep you safe.


MK ACT

A well established local charity, MK Act provides advice and support for those experiencing domestic abuse. This includes crisis intervention and an emergency refuge for women seeking safe accommodation.

You can find more information here:

MK-ACT (mkact.com)


National Domestic Abuse Helpline

Managed by Refuge, the National Domestic Abuse Helpline is open 24 hours a day. Their team of trained female advisers provide non-judgmental support and guidance, via phone or webchat.

You can find more information here:

Home | Refuge National Domestic Abuse Helpline (nationaldahelpline.org.uk)


Respect Helpline

A helpline for male victims of domestic abuse, Respect provides non-judgemental support and guidance. Their friendly and professional advisors are available via phone, webchat and email.

You can get more information here:

Domestic Abuse Helpline for Men | Men's Advice Line UK (mensadviceline.org.uk)


The Financial Support Line for Victims of Domestic Abuse

Run by Money Advice Plus and Surviving Economic Abuse, the Financial Support Line for Victims of Domestic Abuse provides a safe space for those experiencing domestic abuse to get specialist money advice.

You can find more information here:

The Financial Support Line for Victims of Domestic Abuse (moneyadviceplus.org.uk)

Financial Support Line - Surviving Economic Abuse