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Check if your immigration status lets you get benefits and help with housing
also apply to access benefits while you’re applying for indefinite leave. This is called applying under the ‘destitution domestic violence (DDV) concession’. Check the rules about applying
Challenging a homeless decision
had to leave your home, for example an eviction notice a letter from your support worker or a police report if you had to leave because of domestic violence a letter from a friend or family member
Discrimination because of sex
have experienced domestic violence by men, they would probably only want to talk to another woman about it. In some circumstances, it may be possible for employers recruiting to a job in an organised
Rape and sexual assault
count as consent if: you were subjected to violence or threats of violence violence or threats of violence were made against someone else to force you to consent you were asleep, unconscious
Your child arrangements aren't working
to. Important If you need to speak with someone about your partner being aggressive If your partner makes you feel anxious or threatened, you should get help. If you’re a woman affected by domestic abuse, you
If you're offered housing because you're homeless
suitable for any medical needs you have - like the home should be on the ground floor or have a lift if you use a wheelchair safe to live in - and you’re not at risk of violence there The standard
Making child arrangements
an informal agreement - but it can help to write them down. You’ll only need to go to court if there’s been violence or abuse in your relationship, or you really can’t agree. Sorting out how to pay for your
Getting help and compensation if you were abused as a child
violence can get specialist support, counselling and services from Rape Crisis centres. You can find a Rape Crisis Centre and get online support on the Rape Crisis website. Some Rape Crisis centres provide
Showing habitual residence to get help with housing
if all of the following apply: you were living in Sudan immediately before 15 April 2023 you left Sudan because of the violence there it doesn’t say ‘no public funds’ or ‘no recourse to public funds
Reporting child abuse
, your local council might investigate and take action. Important If you’re experiencing domestic abuse There are things you can do to get help and keep children you live with safe. Check what you can do