{"id":610,"date":"2026-05-14T12:38:27","date_gmt":"2026-05-14T11:38:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/surgerywebtemp.org.uk\/e81045\/?page_id=610"},"modified":"2026-05-14T12:38:27","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T11:38:27","slug":"domestic-abuse","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/surgerywebtemp.org.uk\/e81045\/domestic-abuse\/","title":{"rendered":"Domestic Abuse"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Information for those who have or are experiencing domestic abuse.<\/p>\n<h2>Domestic Abuse, what is it?<\/h2>\n<p>According to Women\u2019s Aid, domestic abuse is \u2018<span data-contrast=\"none\">an incident or pattern of incidents of controlling, coercive, threatening, degrading and violent behaviour, including sexual violence, in the majority of cases by a partner or ex-partner, but also by a family member or carer\u2019.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Domestic abuse includes, but is not limited to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Coercive control.<\/li>\n<li>Psychological abuse.<\/li>\n<li>Emotional abuse.<\/li>\n<li>Physical abuse.<\/li>\n<li>Sexual abuse.<\/li>\n<li>Financial or economic abuse.<\/li>\n<li>Harassment.<\/li>\n<li>Stalking.<\/li>\n<li>Online\/ digital abuse.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Domestic abuse can happen to anyone, regardless of age, race, sexual orientation, religion or gender.<\/p>\n<h2>Helpful Services<\/h2>\n<h2>For Women:<\/h2>\n<h3>Women\u2019s Aid Luton:<\/h3>\n<p>Women\u2019s Aid support women and children who have or are experiencing domestic abuse. It is a grassroots federation working together to provide life changing as well as life saving services in England to build a future where domestic abuse is not tolerated.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Telephone:<\/strong>\u00a001582 391856 (helpline) 01582 876636 (head office)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Email:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"mailto:info@womensaidinluton.org\">info@womensaidinluton.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Website:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/womensaidinluton.org\/\">womensaidinluton.org<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Stepping Stones Luton:<\/h3>\n<p>Stepping Stones is a charity dedicated to empowering women who have suffered domestic abuse or are vulnerable due to substance misuse by providing hope and the skills and resources to make positive life choices.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Telephone:<\/strong>\u00a001582 457114<\/p>\n<p><strong>Email:\u00a0<\/strong>hello@steppingstonesluton.org.uk<\/p>\n<p><strong>Website:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.steppingstonesluton.co.uk\/\">steppingstonesluton.co.uk\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>For Men:<\/h2>\n<h3>Mankind Initiative:<\/h3>\n<p>Mankind provide information, support and signposting services to men suffering from domestic abuse from their current or former wife, partner (including same-sex partner) or husband. This can range from physical violence or object throwing to abuse such as constant bullying or insults.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Telephone:\u00a0<\/strong>01823 334244 (helpline)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Website:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mankind.org.uk\/\">mankind.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Men\u2019s Advice Line:<\/h3>\n<p>Men\u2019s Advice Line is a team of friendly Advisors who will listen and believe you. Their team are available to offer you non-judgmental support, practical advice and information. The\u00a0focus is to increase the safety of men experiencing domestic abuse (and the safety of any children) by providing confidential support.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Telephone:<\/strong>\u00a00808 8010327<\/p>\n<p><strong>Email:\u00a0<\/strong><a class=\"hover:underline break-words\" href=\"mailto:info@mensadviceline.org.uk\" data-ga-category=\"contact_panel\" data-ga-action=\"Email Contact\" data-ga-id=\"contact_email\">info@mensadviceline.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Website:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/mensadviceline.org.uk\/\">mensadviceline.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>For LGBTQIA+:<\/h2>\n<h3>Galop:<\/h3>\n<p>GALOP have a team of professionals who support LGBT+ individuals who have experienced hate crime, sexual violence and\/or domestic abuse, forced marriage, so called conversion therapies, honour based violence as well as other forms of abuse.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Telephone:\u00a0<\/strong>0800 9995428<\/p>\n<p><strong>Email:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"mailto:help@galop.org.uk\">help@galop.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Website:\u00a0<\/strong>galop.org.uk<\/p>\n<h3>Loving Me:<\/h3>\n<p>Loving Me are a service which provides one-to-one support and advocacy, for Trans and Non-Binary victims of domestic abuse or sexual violence who are aged 18 and over and live in England.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Telephone: <\/strong>07902 478958<\/p>\n<p><strong>Email: <\/strong>help@lovingme.uk<\/p>\n<p><strong>Website: <\/strong>https:\/\/www.lovingme.uk\/<\/p>\n<h2>Leaflets<\/h2>\n<p>Are you experiencing domestic abuse? Please see below for some helpful information.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kirbyroadsurgery.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/766\/2024\/04\/Bedfordshire-Domestic-Abuse-Support-Service-Directory-November-2022.pdf\">Bedfordshire Domestic Abuse Support Service Directory \u2013 November 2022-<\/a>\u00a0 Local and national support services.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kirbyroadsurgery.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/766\/2024\/04\/WA-Myths-leaflet-PRINT.pdf\">Womens Aid Domestic Abuse<\/a>\u2013 All about domestic abuse.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kirbyroadsurgery.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/766\/2024\/04\/2009_Digital_Stalking_Leaflet.pdf\">Stalking Leaflet<\/a>\u2013 A helpful leaflet about stalking.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kirbyroadsurgery.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/766\/2024\/04\/Womens-Aid-Facebook-Safety-Guide-2017.pdf\">Womens-Aid-Facebook-Safety-Guide-2017<\/a>\u2013 Empowering women to be safe online.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kirbyroadsurgery.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/766\/2024\/04\/Mankind_DL_Leaflet.pdf\">Mankind Leaflet-<\/a>\u00a0Support for male victims.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kirbyroadsurgery.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/766\/2024\/04\/Forced-Marriage.pdf\">Forced Marriage<\/a>\u2013 About forced marriage.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kirbyroadsurgery.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/766\/2024\/04\/Karma-Nivarna-Honour-Based-Abuse-Forced-Marriage.pdf\">Karma Nivarna Honour Based Abuse &amp; Forced Marriage<\/a>\u2013 About honour based abuse and forced marriage.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kirbyroadsurgery.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/766\/2024\/04\/IDVA-Domestic-Abuse.pdf\">IDVA Domestic Abuse<\/a>\u2013 About domestic abuse.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kirbyroadsurgery.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/766\/2024\/04\/Galop-LGBT-Domestic-Abuse-Leaflet.pdf\">Galop LGBT Domestic Abuse Leaflet<\/a>\u2013 Support for victims and survivors of domestic abuse and honour based abuse.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kirbyroadsurgery.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/766\/2024\/04\/Support-for-Gypsy-Roma-and-Traveller-LGBT-people-and-their-families-Copyright-2019-1.pdf\">Support-for-Gypsy-Roma-and-Traveller-LGBT-people-and-their-families-Copyright-2019-1-\u00a0<\/a>Support for Gypsy, Roma and Traveller LGBT individuals.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"entry-title\">Smartphone App, Bright Sky<\/h2>\n<p>Bright Sky is a safe, easy-to-use app that provides practical support and information about domestic abuse.\u202fIt is\u202fdesigned\u202ffor anyone experiencing domestic abuse, or\u202fanyone\u202fwho is worried about\u202fa friend, family member, or colleague.<\/p>\n<p>Bright Sky helps you to spot the signs of abuse, know how to respond, and find a safe route to support.<\/p>\n<p>You can download the app\u202ffor free via\u202fthe App Store for iOS and Google Play Store for Android.<\/p>\n<p>Please only download the app if it is safe for you to do so and if you are sure that your\u202fdevice\u202fisn\u2019t\u202fbeing\u202fmonitored.<\/p>\n<p>See the poster below for more details.<\/p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-611\" src=\"https:\/\/surgerywebtemp.org.uk\/e81045\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Blue_Bright-Sky-poster_A4-724x1024.png\" alt=\"Blue Bright Sky Poster A4\" width=\"724\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surgerywebtemp.org.uk\/e81045\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Blue_Bright-Sky-poster_A4-724x1024.png 724w, https:\/\/surgerywebtemp.org.uk\/e81045\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Blue_Bright-Sky-poster_A4-212x300.png 212w, https:\/\/surgerywebtemp.org.uk\/e81045\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Blue_Bright-Sky-poster_A4-768x1086.png 768w, https:\/\/surgerywebtemp.org.uk\/e81045\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Blue_Bright-Sky-poster_A4-1086x1536.png 1086w, https:\/\/surgerywebtemp.org.uk\/e81045\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Blue_Bright-Sky-poster_A4.png 1414w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 724px) 100vw, 724px\" \/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Information for those who have or are experiencing domestic abuse. 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