Help and support over the festive season

While the festive season brings joy for many, it can also be a difficult time. If you or someone you know is feeling unsafe or experiencing abuse, help is available today and every day.

Get help over the festive season

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Housing and accommodation services

Homelessness advice

If you cannot stay in your home because of domestic abuse, you have the right to apply as homeless. The council must provide you with advice and support to help you find somewhere safe to live. You can apply to any local authority—you will not be referred back to your previous area if returning would put you at risk of violence.

You will not be considered intentionally homeless if you’ve left your home due to domestic abuse. If the council has a duty to house you, they may ask for details about your situation and any supporting evidence, such as dates or descriptions of incidents. You are entitled to bring a friend or support worker with you.

Your information will be kept confidential, and you do not need to report the abuse to the police to receive help from the council.

Homelessness advice for victims of Domestic Violence

 

 

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Support organisations

  1. Shelter
    Description
    Housing and accommodation support services
  2. Stonewall Housing
    Description
    Housing and accommodation support services
  3. National Domestic Violence Helpline
    Description
    Emergency out of hours, and housing & accommodation support services
  4. Tower Hamlets Floating Support Service
    Description
    Housing and accommodation support services
  5. Tower Hamlets Housing Options
    Description
    Support services for forced marriage and "honour" based abuse
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VAWG service directory

You can find lots of other useful services on the Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) service directory homepage.