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.ukRISi 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.orgFreeVA
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.ukRape 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.ukNational DA Helpline
Are you experiencing domestic abuse? You are not alone.
Telephone
0808 2000 247
Website
www.nationaldahelpline.org.ukNSPCC
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.ukFirst 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.ukQuetzal
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.ukLiving 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.ukWomen’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