We understand. You are not alone. You do have choices.
Contact us for: Confidential Advice, Support and Information or Access to emergency accommodation
Useful Numbers
| Police (Emergency) | 999 |
| Thames Valley Police (24 hrs) | 101 |
| National Domestic Violence Helpline (24 hr freephone) | 0808 2000 247 |
| National Stalking Helpline | 0808 802 0300 |
| Forced Marriage Unit (Foreign Office) | 0207 008 0230 |
| Council | 01908 691691 |
| MK Council Homeless Team | 01908 253481 |
| Police Domestic Abuse Unit | 01908 276103 |
| Relate | 01908 310010 |
| Samaritans | 0845 790 9090 |
| The Female Genital Mutilation (24 hr freephone) | 0800 028 3550 |
| The National LGBT+ Domestic abuse | 0800 999 5428 |
| Social Services (out of hours) | 01908 265545 |
| Men’s Advice Line | 0808 801 0327 |
| Gallop LGBTQ National Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans+ Domestic Abuse Helpline | 0800 999 5428 |
| Paladin-National Stalking Advocacy Service | 020 3866 4107 |
| Sexual Assault and Support Services support | 01296 719 772 |
| National Centre for Domestic Violence (NCDV) | 0844 8044 999 |
| Free legal advice to anyone in the Thames Valley experiencing DA |
Useful Links
MK Council Homeless Dept
Homelessness, Rough Sleeper Outreach and Winter Night Shelter
Safer MK
MK Community Safety
Women’s Aid Online Resources
The Survivors Handbook: Advice about finances, housing etc. with translations in different languages.
The Survivor’s Forum: share your thoughts and feelings with other survivors.
Q:Alliance
Q:alliance is a registered charity which provides and enables information, support, representation and fun for all Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) people who live, work or play in Milton Keynes
The Hideout
Support for children who may be experiencing domestic violence. The Hideout is the first national website to support children and young people living with violence at home.
Respect
The Respect Phoneline Freephone 0808 802 4040 offers information and advice to domestic violence perpetrators, their (ex)partners, friends and family and to frontline workers who come into contact with perpetrators in their work.
Mens Advice Line
The MALE helpline provides a range of services aimed primarily at men experiencing domestic abuse from their partner.
Rights of Women
Rights of Women works to attain justice and equality by informing, educating and empowering women on their legal rights. If you would like further information you can visit their website at
galop lgbt+
If you’ve experienced hate crime, sexual violence or domestic abuse, we’re here for you. We also support lesbian, gay, bi, trans and queer people who have had problems with the police or have questions about the criminal justice system. Please have a look at our website and resources (that can be downloaded and shared)
Refuge
Refuge provides specialist support to women, children and some men escaping domestic violence and other forms of violence.
Safe Lives
SafeLives are a UK-wide charity dedicated to ending domestic abuse, for everyone and for good.
Flag DV
Free legal advice to anyone in the Thames Valley experiencing Domestic Abuse
Women's Aid Online Safety Tips
Information about how to protect yourself from online stalking / monitoring
• National Centre for Domestic Violence (NCDV)
NCDV provides a free, fast emergency service to survivors of domestic violence, working closely with partner agencies and help people apply for an injunction quickly. When legal aid is not applicable