Domestic Abuse
Getting Help In Tameside
In an emergency - you should always contact 
999
If you are in danger and unable to talk on the phone, call 999 and then press 55 - this will transfer your call to the relevant police force, who will assist you without you having to speak. For more information, please click here
GMP Website
The Police take domestic violence seriously and will respond to all incidents
THE BRIDGES SERVICE - HELP FOR ALL
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to view help for all.
Bridges Services Information
24 Hour Help 0800 328 0967
Advice, Support and Emergency refuge placements for all genders.
Help and advice 0800 328 0967
The Bridges Service are there to help with all levels of abuse.
Please call us to talk confidentially about how we can help you.
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Accept that you are not to blame.
Domestic abuse is the physical, emotional, sexual or financial abuse of someone you have a close relationship with. This may or may not be your partner.
Get the help and support you need to leave the person who is abusing you- you do not have to deal with this on your own.
Domestic abuse is recognised as a reason for priority housing and in the short term, you and your children could stay:
- With friends or relatives if it is safe to do so
Planning to leave
| If you have the time - get your things ready |
- Mobile Phone & Charger
- Change of clothes, underwear and nightwear for you and your children
- Toiletries/medicines
- A favourite toy for each child
- Small personal valuables and keepsakes
- Money for buses or taxis
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Documents such as:
- Benefit books
- Bank books/Cards
- Rent books/mortgage details
- Account Details/Passwords
- Passports
- Birth/Marriage certificates
- Proof of Identity / Citizenship
- Driving licence
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Useful contacts
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Female Victims
Women's Aid National Domestic Violence Helpline
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www.womensaid.org.uk/
0808 2000 247
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Male Victims
The Men's Aid National Domestic Violence Helpline
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www.mensaid.co.uk
0808 801 0327
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For Children and Young People
The Hide Out
Childline
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www.thehideout.org.uk
www.childline.org.uk/
0800 1111
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| Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub |
Tel: Office hours: 0161 342 4101
Out of hours and weekend: 0161 342 4222
Click here to view the website.
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Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Victims
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Galop Helpline - 0300 999 5428 or 0800 9995428
info@galop.org.uk
IDVA Support:
Tel: 0161 660 7999 (Mon - Fri 9:30am – 4:30pm)
Email: referrals@manchesterwomensaid.org
Freephone 24 Hour National Domestic Violence Helpline
Tel: 0800 2000 247
LGBT Foundation
10am until 10pm Mon-Fri (except bank holidays/religious festivals).
Tel: 0345 3 30 30 30
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National Sexual Violence Helpline
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Freephone - 0808 802 9999*
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Independent Choices
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Domestic Abuse Helpline
Tel: 0161 636 7525 (10am – 4pm)
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Greater Manchester Police
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Click here to view the Greater Manchester Police website.
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Privacy Notice 
For our draft domestic abuse strategy 2021 – 2026, including our Support in Safe Accommodation Strategy, please click here
Granada Reports highlights our #OpenUp campaign to encourage male victims of domestic abuse to seek help