Domestic Violence
- Refer all ED attendances where Domestic Violence/ Abuse is a concern / contributory factor via safeguarding tab to the OUH Safeguarding team via blue cross / discharge summary.
- Document all dependents that are living in the same household - Full names / DOB if applicable
- Consent is only required for any referral to tertiary services
- Signpost to TVP and additional info below may be useful .
Oxfordshire Domestic Abuse Service
Domestic Abuse
Oxfordshire Domestic Abuse Services (ODAS) offer emotional and practical support to victims suffering or fleeing domestic abuse. Support can include: phone support, face to face meetings in a safe environment, safety planning, access to a confidential refuge where women (with or without children) can stay temporarily in order to escape an abusive relationship. Support is available for children in refuge accommodation. Help to recognise abusive and non-abusive behaviours, support accessing other services for victims and their children, signposting to other agencies.
All services are available for women, with or without children, regardless of sexuality, ethnicity and immigration status.
- Telephone: 0800 731 0055 Email: DAS@a2dominion.co.uk
Children and Families
Oxfordshire Domestic Abuse Service
Domestic Abuse
Oxfordshire Domestic Abuse Services (ODAS) offer emotional and practical support to victims suffering or fleeing domestic abuse. Support can include: phone support, face to face meetings in a safe environment, safety planning, access to a confidential refuge where women (with or without children) can stay temporarily in order to escape an abusive relationship. Support is available for children in refuge accommodation. Help to recognise abusive and non-abusive behaviours, support accessing other services for victims and their children, signposting to other agencies.
All services are available for women, with or without children, regardless of sexuality, ethnicity and immigration status.
- Telephone: 0800 731 0055 Email: DAS@a2dominion.co.uk
Children and Families
Childline
Free 24-hour phone helpline for children and young people in the UK, offering comfort, support, advice and protection. Calls are confidential and free from mobiles. They also don’t show up on phone bills.
Website: www.childline.org.uk
Phone: 0800 1111
National Domestic Violence Helpline
Freephone 24-hour helpline providing support, information and listening to women and children experiencing domestic abuse. It also helps people find a safe place to go to if needed.
Website: www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk
Phone: 0808 2000 247
SARC- Sexual Assault Referral Centres Oxfordshire
SARC – Sexual Assault Referral Centres
SARC is a specialist centre for people who have been raped or sexually assaulted, which provides forensic services as well as help and advice.
If you are in Oxfordshire, the closest SARCs are in Bicester, Slough and Swindon. You can find out more information:
Bicester and Slough SARCs web: www.solacesarc.org.uk phone: 0300 130 3036.
Swindon SARC web: www.swindonsanctuary.co.uk phone: 0808 168 0024.
If you are outside Oxfordshire, you can find your nearest SARC here: www.nhs.uk/Service-Search/Rape-and-sexual-assault-referral-centres/LocationSearch/364
Muslim girls/women
Muslim Women’s Helpline
Providing Muslim girls and women with a free, confidential listening service plus practical help and information where required.
Website: www.mwnhelpline.co.uk
Phone: 0800 999 5786
Male Victims - Sexual Violence and Abuse
The National Male Survivor Helpline and Online Service
The National Male Survivor Helpline is a confidential helpline for male victims of sexual violence and abuse. They also provide emotional support via telephone, SMS (text), live chat and email.
Phone: 0808 800 5005
SMS: 020 3322 1860
WhatsApp: 07491 816064
Text: 07860 065187
- Information including opening hours for the National Male Rape and Sexual Abuse online helpline can be found at www.survivorsuk.org or by contacting:
- Email: help@survivorsuk.org SMS: 020 3322 1860 WhatsApp: 07491 816064
- Email: support@safeline.org.uk
Galop (for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people)
Tel: 0800 999 5428
www.galop.org.uk
Other useful contacts
Samaritans: Free phone 116 123.
Open 24 hours a day 365 days a week to talk
Talking Space: 01865 901222.
Offers a free range of talking therapies. Self-referrals made via the online referral form or phone line.
Oxfordshire Safe Haven
Our warm and friendly team are here to offer support to adults (18+) living in Oxfordshire either in person or at the end of the phone. Nobody should suffer alone
Phone: 01865 903 037
Email: osh@oxfordshiremind.org.uk
Open: 11.30am – 9.30 pm, 7 days a week
Perpetrator / Exhibitors of Abusive Behaviours -Helpline
Respect
Respect offers information, advice and guidance to people exhibiting abusive behaviours. They also run a free and confidential helpline offering information and advice to people who are abusive towards their partners and want help to stop.
Website: www.respectphoneline.org.uk
Helpline: 0808 8024040
Email Support: info@respectphoneline.org.uk