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Homelessness: Violence or harassment

If you don't feel safe at home and are thinking of leaving or have already left, contact us as soon as you can.

  • Immediate Danger: Call the police on 999 if you or your children are in immediate danger, at risk of injury, or already injured.
  • Feeling Threatened: Call the police on 101 if you or your children feel threatened but are not in immediate danger.

If you are experiencing domestic abuse, you can get help from any local authority and use our dedicated webpage with various support links.

View the support available for Domestic abuse

If you are a private tenant facing violence or harassment from your landlord, we have specific information that may help you.

View the advice available for private tenants

Here are some organisations that can assist you if you don't feel safe at home:

  • Childline
  • Woman's Aid 
  • Shelter

Contact the Homeless team

If you need any further advice or assistance please get in touch. Phone: Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm. Out of Hours: Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm or during the weekend and bank holidays

Telephone: 01709 336009

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