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Coronavirus and our services – last updated 5th November 2020

We have ensured that our helpline for people affected by Domestic Abuse will be available throughout this crisis. Read more about advice for people affected by domestic abuse during this time on the dedicated Worst
Kept Secret website. 

If you, or someone you know, are experiencing abuse, please call our helpline on 0800 028 3398, Online Chat or email us –
WKS@localsolutions.org.uk on weekdays 10am-3pm.

We will be available to listen, to provide advice & guidance on keeping you and your family safe.

In an emergency call 999. If you are unable to speak, call 999 and then 55 so the police will know you are in danger.

Domestic Abuse Safety Plan

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Helpline and support service for anyone affected by domestic violence including family and friends by phone, online chat and email. 

We can talk you through available options, put you in touch with appropriate agencies e.g. counselling, refuge and solicitors, give advice and most importantly of all, offer ongoing support.

During the coronavirus crisis, we know that the government’s advice on self or household-isolation will have a direct impact on families experiencing domestic abuse.  Please read our latest advice Here. 

Worst Kept Secret also delivers domestic abuse targeted programs for young people. These focus on healthy relationships, self-esteem, developing positive coping strategies and many other topics. These are designed to work with agencies supporting young people.
These are delivered over a weekly basis from 5-10 weeks, for around 2 hours at a time.

Mothers

We are also available to deliver a program called You, Me and Mum. This 10 week program is designed to create a non-judgemental, non-threatening environment for mothers. It is a time for women to safely explore the impact domestic abuse has had on their
relationship with their children and young people. It is designed to acknowledge the strengths and coping skills of women and their children and promotes the ethos of empowerment and self-help.

Survivors

The Recovery Toolkit is a 12 week programme for survivors who have experienced domestic abuse. Worst Kept Secret are able to facilitate these sessions which aim to assist participants in looking at ways to develop positive lifestyle coping strategies and
explore issues around; self-esteem, the effects of abuse on children and on parenting skills, boundaries and trust, anger and conflict, setting goals and healthy relationships.