Abuse

  • Safeguarding

    If you have any concerns please do not leave it to someone else to do something, please speak to us!
    Professionals have a duty of care to share relevant information with other professionals to ensure children and vulnerable adults are kept safe.
    The Practice Safeguarding Lead is Dr F Bishop. Please do not delay sharing your concerns, you can speak to any of our staff or doctors.

  • SafeLives

    Specific resources for domestic abuse and COVID.

    Website
    www.safelives.org.uk

  • RISi Interventions

    The IRIS programme provides specialist advocacy and support to patients registered at IRIS-trained practices who are affected by domestic abuse.

    Website
    www.irisi.org

  • FreeVA

    FreeVA is a registered charity based in Leicester, working towards reducing domestic violence, rape and sexual assault.

    Helpline
    0808 8020 028

    Website
    www.freeva.org.uk

  • Rape Crisis

    Rape Crisis England & Wales (RCEW) is a feminist organisation that supports the work of Rape Crisis Centres across England and Wales. They also raise awareness and understanding of sexual violence and abuse in all its forms.

    Website
    www.rapecrisis.org.uk

  • National DA Helpline

    Are you experiencing domestic abuse? You are not alone.

    Telephone
    0808 2000 247

    Website
    www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk

  • NSPCC

    Abuse robs children of their childhood. Without help, the scars of abuse can last a lifetime. And as devastating as it can be for the child, society pays a heavy price too.

    Helpline
    0808 800 5000

    18 or Under Helpline
    0800 1111

    Website
    www.nspcc.org.uk

  • First Step Leicester

    First Step is a registered charity that provides a range of free, independent and highly confidential support services to adult male survivors (16 years and over) of sexual abuse. First Step offer a safe, welcoming environment where you will be treated with respect and will not be judged in any way.

    Telephone
    01162 548535

    Email
    contact@firststepleicester.org.uk

  • Quetzal

    Quetzal provides long-term counselling, crisis counselling and a telephone helpline to support women, aged 16 and over, who are recovering from the trauma of childhood sexual abuse. Quetzal have worked with hundreds of women over the years in Leicester City, County and Rutland.

    Telephone
    0333 1014280

    Website
    quetzal.org.uk

    Email
    help@quetzal.org.uk

  • Living Without Abuse

    LWA – Living Without Abuse – believes that all people have the right to live safely and without fear of violence and abuse. LWA can provide support to anyone experiencing or fearing violence or abuse from a partner, ex-partner or family member.

    Telephone
    0808 802 0028

    Website
    www.lwa.org.uk

  • Women’s Aid Leicestershire

    Women’s Aid Leicestershire Limited was established in 1974 when the charity opened the first refuge in Leicester to support women and children fleeing domestic abuse. Since then Women’s Aid have continued to provide vital assistance to all victims of domestic abuse and sexual violence.

    Telephone
    0808 802 0028

    Website
    www.wa-leicester.org.uk