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What is domestic abuse?

Domestic abuse can be any incident of threatening behaviour, violence or abuse (psychological, physical, sexual, financial or emotional) between people who are or have been intimate partners or family members, regardless of gender. Domestic abuse can affect anyone, whatever your background.

Our promise:

We're here to help if you're experiencing domestic abuse. Guided by our purpose and principles, your safety and wellbeing are our priority, and shape everything we do. We’ll work with you to find the support you need to live safely and rebuild your life. You are not alone, and support is here when you need it. Let us help you create a safer, more secure future.

We can help with:

• Home visits to help make your home safer by increasing security like changing locks.
• Supporting you to speak to Manchester City Council if emergency housing is needed. Emergency housing can be arranged by Manchester City Council if it's unsafe to remain in your home.
• Advice on housing options, including long-term options like moving.
• Advice on money and benefits, and your mental and emotional wellbeing.
• Supporting you to keep your tenancy.
• Safety plans or connecting you with services to get legal protection.
• Helping you find local services like Safespots Wythenshawe, who can provide advice and assistance.

Contact us

• Call us on 0300 111 0000 and ask for the Living Well team.
• Email our Living Well team
• Fill in the form below and someone from the Living Well team will be in contact.

The Living Well team can offer advice and guidance to survivors of abuse. If you give us your phone number we will not leave a voicemail or discuss your case with anyone else who may answer your phone.

Domestic abuse support

• Wythenshawe Safespots or call them on 07873 889637
• Manchester End the Fear or call them on 0161 636 7525 (Mon – Fri, 10am – 4 pm excluding Bank Holidays)
• The National Domestic Abuse Helpline or call them on 0808 2000 247 (at any time)
• Women's Aid The Survivor's Handbook

Help if you're hurting someone

If you’re worried about your own behaviour, Respect gives confidential support for perpetrators of domestic abuse looking for help to stop.

• Respect

Our Domestic Abuse Policy

Our policy explains how we work in partnership with other agencies to deal with issues of domestic abuse. Members of our community are to be treated with respect and dignity, and we take a zero tolerance approach to domestic abuse. Our policy outlines our victim, or survivor-centred approach, making sure we create a culture of support for our residents who have, or are experiencing, or witnessing domestic abuse, to report it and feel supported. Read our Domestic Abuse Policy.

If you need this policy translated or in a more accessible format, please email our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion team or call 0300 111 0000.