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> Liverpool Domestic Abuse Service  (LDAS)

Founded in 2004 by CEO Paula Nolan in response to the growing number of women and girls who accessed the Health Energy Advice Team (HEAT) and identified domestic abuse as a factor in their support need. 

​Paula quickly identified a service which specialised in the support of women and girls whose lives were being impacted by abuse. This was desperately needed in the Kensington area of Liverpool.

LDAS was developed to provide advice, support, advocacy, therapeutic and practical help to women and girls. By presenting options and choices to victims and survivors of domestic violence we can support them to a life free from abuse. 

  • Email: idva@localsolutions.org.uk 
  • Telephone: 0151 263 7474 

> Merseyside Domestic Violence Service 

Services for women, men, families, children and young people, including help with domestic violence, abuse and stalking. 

> Paul Lavelle Foundation 

Support for men in domestic abusive relationships. 

> Rape and Sexual Abuse (RASA) 

Professional counselling and support service to improve the mental and physical wellbeing of individuals impacted by sexual violence at some point in their lives.

Support for women, men and children. Also support offered from an ISVA: Independent Sexual Violence Adviser. 

Helpline: 0151 666 1392, Tuesday and Thursday 6 – 8pm, Friday 12pm – 2pm. 

  • Referrals: 0151 558 1801 
  • Email: helpline@rasamerseyside.org 
  • General enquiries: rasa@rasammerseyside.org 
  • Website: rasamerseyside.org 

> Ruby Project 

Domestic abuse support for women. 

> Savera UK 

Honour-based abuse and harmful practice specialist. 

> South Liverpool Domestic Abuse Services 

Support women across the South and South Central area of Liverpool. 

> Victim Support Merseyside 

Free and confidential support for people affected by crime and traumatic events. 

> National support agencies: 24-hour national free helpline 

​Freephone, 24-hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline for women and children. 

> Ask for ANI at a pharmacy #youarenotalone 

If you are experiencing domestic abuse and need immediate help, ask for ‘ANI’ in a pharmacy that has the ‘Ask for ANI’ logo on display. ‘ANI’ stands for Action Needed Immediately but also sounds like the name Annie. They will offer you a private space, provide a phone and ask if you need support from the police or other support services. 

​Find out more at GOV.UK/domestic-abuse 

> GALOP 

Support for LGBT victims of domestic abuse.

> Karma Nirvana 

Support for victims of honour-based abuse and forced marriage. 

> Men’s Advice Line 

A confidential helpline for male victims of domestic violence and abuse, whether you are in a heterosexual or same-sex relationship. 

Calls to the Freephone number are free from landlines, mobile phones and BT pay phones within the UK. Your call will not appear on your itemised bill. 

> Respect 

The Respect Phoneline provides confidential advice for people who are abusive and/or violent towards their partners. 

> Women’s Aid 

If you are being abused or suffering indirectly as the result of abuse of a child or family member. The Women’s Aid website has a directory of local domestic violence services in Merseyside and the North West.

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