Domestic Abuse Aware Practice
We are an IRIS (Identification and Referral to Improve Safety) practice which means you can talk to our doctors, nurses and other staff working here, if you are being hurt or controlled by your current or ex-partner or are afraid of someone at home or a member of your family.
Silent Solutions Police
In an emergency call 999 for the police. If you cannot safely speak to the operator to ask for the Police, stay on the line and the call will be forwarded to an operating system. Press 55 to be transferred to the local police force as an emergency.
Silent Call Police
999, wait, then 55Domestic abuse aware practice
The staff in your GP practice are trained to ask about domestic abuse and specialist workers are available to support you. Your practice is an ‘IRIS’ practice. You can talk to doctors, nurses and other staff working here if you are being hurt or controlled by your current or ex-partner, are afraid of someone at home or a member of your family.
The IRIS service is for all GP patients and staff, both women and men, aged 16 or over, whatever age, gender, sexuality, ethnicity or background. IRIS’s oldest patient so far is 87.
Contact your GP for a referral to the IRIS worker
IRIS Office, 9am-4:30pm
0161 820 8416
Manchester Women’s Aid
0161 660 7999
In an emergency call the police
999Greater Manchester Domestic Abuse Helpline
The Helpline is confidential and you do not have to give your name. The Domestic Abuse Helpline is a safe space for you to talk through what is going on at the moment and give you the options that are available to you.
Phone
0161 636 7525 Monday-Friday, 10am-4pm excluding bank holidays
Urdu/Punjabi Helpline
0161 636 7525 Monday-Tuesday, 10am-1pm, Wednesday 1pm-4pm
Website
www.domesticabusehelpline.co.ukCoronavirus (COVID-19) and abuse
Social isolation can increase stress at home, impacting on you and your family’s well-being. Your GP practice is here to help you.
Government Support Website
www.gov.uk/government/coronavirus
SafeLives Charity Resources
www.safelives.org.uk
Economic Abuse and COVID-19
www.survivingeconomicabuse.org/resourcesGreater Manchester End The Fear
Help, support and advice for anybody who is experiencing domestic or sexual violence. Support also for people who know someone who may be being abused. We want to encourage victims of domestic and sexual violence in Greater Manchester to find the courage to come forward and seek support and help. You don’t have to put up with domestic abuse.
Website
www.endthefear.co.ukSaheli Asian Women’s Project
A specialist service in Manchester, dedicated to serving the particular needs that Asian women and their families face. Thousands of women over the years have had a chance to leave abusive situations and secure a better future for them and their families.
Phone
0161 945 4187
Website
www.saheli.org.ukManchester Women’s Aid
Manchester Women’s Aid provides services so that domestic abuse survivors can live a life free from the fear of domestic violence and abuse. We provide safe and confidential temporary accommodation, play services, advice and support, dedicated case workers and support groups.
Phone
0161 660 7999
Website
www.pankhursttrust.orgNational LGBT domestic abuse helpline
Galop gives advice and support to people who have experienced biphobia, homophobia, transphobia, sexual violence or domestic abuse.
Phone
0800 999 5428
Contact online
www.galop.org.uk/reportEconomic Abuse – restricting and controlling money
If a current or former partner has interfered with your money or other economic resources in some way to limit your choices, this information is for you. It may support you to identify economic abuse and the next steps that you might take.
Website
www.survivingeconomicabuse.org/resourcesNational Domestic Violence Helpline
The freephone, 24-hour national domestic abuse helpline is here to help you.
Phone
0808 2000 247
Website
www.nationaldahelpline.org.ukBright Sky App by Hestia
Bright Sky is a free to download mobile app, launched by Hestia in partnership with the Vodafone Foundation, providing support and information to anyone who may be in an abusive relationship or those concerned about someone they know.
Website
www.hestia.org/brightskyUrdu and Punjabi helpline
A dedicated, confidential service in Urdu or Punjabi provided as part of the Greater Manchester Domestic Abuse Helpline for anyone experiencing or has experienced domestic abuse.
Urdu/Punjabi Helpline
0161 636 7525 Monday-Tuesaday 10am-1:30pm, Wednesday 1pm-4pm
Website
www.domesticabusehelpline.co.uk/our-services/community-helpline-language-serviceAre you about to hurt someone?
If you are concerned about your behaviour and feel you may be about to hurt someone please contact The Respect Phoneline www.respectphoneline.org.uk
Phone
0808 802 4040
The Respect Phoneline is a confidential national helpline, email, webchat service for perpetrators of domestic abuse looking for help to stop.
They help male and female perpetrators in heterosexual or same sex relationships. Partners or ex-partners of perpetrators, as well as family and friends, are welcome to get in touch for information, advice and support.
Phone
0161 872 1100
Talk Listen Change (TLC)
www.talklistenchange.org.uk.
Talk Listen Change (TLC) are the local provider of perpetrator behaviour change programmes in Manchester.IRISi Interventions
The IRIS programme provides specialist advocacy and support to patients registered at IRIS-trained practices who are affected by domestic abuse.
Website
www.irisi.orgChildline
Offers free, confidential advice and support for any child 18 years or under, whatever the worry.
Phone
0800 1111
Website
www.childline.org.uk