Domestic Abuse - 

Useful information for anyone worried about domestic abuse:

• National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0800 2000 247
• Wirral Women and Children’s Aid: 0151 643 9766
• Involve North West: 0151 644 1100 and press 7
• In an emergency, always call 999
• www.itsneverokaywirral.org

Who to contact

If you, your child or anyone in the family are at immediate risk of harm, you should contact the police urgently, CALL 999

If you are a Sefton resident and are experiencing domestic abuse or believe someone you know is please contact:

Sefton IDVA service on 0151 934 5142

Sefton Women’s and Children’s Aid 0151 922 8606  www.swaca.com

For more information and local services visit:

www.sefton.gov.uk/behindcloseddoors

victimcaremerseyside.org  (directory of services)

Further support can also be found at these national agencies:

Women’s Aid | womensaid.org.uk | https://www.womensaid.org.uk/information-support/
National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (24 hours)

Worst Kept Secret Helpline:  0800 028 3398

Refuge (includes information for men) | refuge.org.uk | 0808 200 0247 (24 hours)
The Men’s Advice Line, for male domestic abuse survivors – 0808 801 0327

National LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Helpline – 0800 999 5428

Samaritans (24/7 service) – 116 123