Domestic Abuse

Feeling frightened at home? Being controlled, threatened, isolated or hurt?

Domestic abuse can affect anyone. Support is available and you do not have to face it alone.

Confidential Support

• Oxfordshire Domestic Abuse Helpline – 0800 731 0055
• National Domestic Abuse Helpline (24/7) – 0808 2000 247
• Emergency – 999

If you would like help, please tell reception that you would like a private conversation with a clinician. You do not need to explain your situation at the front desk.

Burford & Carterton Surgery

We are committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk. Where necessary and legally required, information may be shared to protect someone from harm.

• Reducing The Risk

  Reducing the Risk Oxfordshire has collated many local services across the county, both general and specialist, to help those affected by domestic abuse. These include services for victim-survivors, but also for family and friends, perpetrators, and children living with domestic abuse.
  
  For local helplines and information please visit their website.
  
  Website
  Oxfordshire Support Services
  
  

• A2Dominion

  A2Dominion works in partnership with Oxfordshire County Council and Reducing the Risk to help those experiencing abuse from a partner, ex-partner or family member. Their trained staff offer confidential advice and guidance as well as practical support.
  
  Telephone Helpline
  0800 731 0055
  
  Website
  A2Dominion

• Oxfordshire Safeguarding Adults Board

  The Oxfordshire Safeguarding Adults Board (OSAB) is a group of organisations across Oxfordshire who work together to empower and protect vulnerable members of the community.
  
  Their website provides a range of useful information and guidance around adult safeguarding issues.
  
  Telephone
  0345 050 7666 to raise a safeguarding concern
  
  0800 833 408 Emergency Duty Service outside of office hours
  
  
  Website
  OSAB

• Refuge

  Refuge is a UK wide charity offering support and advice to women and children. You can visit their website for information and resources, as well as to speak to their online chatbot.
  
  Telephone
  0808 2000 247 24/7 helpline (female advisers)
  
  Website
  National DA Helpline

• ManKind Initiative

  The Mankind Initiative is a specialist charity in the UK focusing on male victims of domestic abuse & their children. It collaborates and works in close partnership with other organisations and practitioners to support these victims too.
  
  You can find out more information and view resources via their website.
  
  Telephone
  0808 800 1170
  
  Website
  ManKind

• Oxfordshire Safeguarding Children Board

  The Safeguarding Children Partnership helps local organisations and agencies to work together to safeguard children.
  
  Telephone
  0345 050 7666
  
  Website
  OSCB