Government Urged to Create Single Contact Point for Domestic Abuse Victims

Advice services need greater support to tackle the cost of leaving

Services supporting victims and survivors of domestic abuse should be resourced to be easy to access and able to provide joined-up and consistent access to advice and information on financial support, according to MSPs. Holyrood’s Social Justice and Social Security Committee has today released a new report that outlines how people who leave an abusive relationship can be better protected from severe financial implications.Some domestic abusers r…

Government urged to create single contact point for domestic abuse victims

Some abusers use what is called 'economic abuse' to control victims, including overseeing bank accounts and restricting access to money.

Northamptonshire councils earmark £1.5m a year for new domestic abuse service

Councils across Northamptonshire have earmarked an estimated £1.5m a year to commission a provider for safe domestic abuse accommodation for the next five years.

Domestic Abuse in Halton – Public Survey

Halton Borough Council are asking people with lived experiences to share those experiences in a new survey to inform the new Domestic Abuse Needs Assessment. The Domestic Abuse Needs Assessment is a document that looks at how prevalent domestic abuse is in the local area and what services are currently being provided to support those affected. It helps the council and partners understand where the gaps are, what’s working well, and how support c…