The Older People's Project | More Information
Published on 07 February 2024 12:16 PM
The Older People’s Project is a partnership between Age UK Cornwall and the Women's Centre Cornwall that aims to contact people over 60 who have experienced domestic abuse and can help improve support services across Devon and Cornwall.
Below, you can find out more information and support.
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National Support Organisations |
Local Support Organisations CORNWALL
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Police (in an emergency) dial 999 Police (non-emergency) dial 101 |
The Women’s Centre Cornwall Specialist recovery service for women affected by sexual violence. Call: 01208 77099 https://www.womenscentrecornwall.org.uk |
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Hourglass Support for older people who have experienced abuse. Call: 0808 808 8141 https://wearehourglass.org/england |
Safer Futures For women and men affected by sexual violence. Call: 0300 777 4777 |
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National Domestic Violence Helpline For 24-hour help and support. Call: 0808 2000 247 |
Cornwall Refuge Trust For information, support and a 24-hour domestic abuse helpline. Call:01872 225 629 |
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The Silverline For friendship, conversation and support Call: 0800 470 8090
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Cornwall Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) Devon & Cornwall SARC are part of the NHS, providing medical support, examination and counselling after rape or sexual assault. Call: 0300 303 4626 |
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Survivors UK Male rape and sexual abuse helpline. Call: 020 3598 3898 |
Intercom Trust LGBTQ+ community resources and helpline in the Southwest. Call: 0800 612 301 |
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Age UK For general information and support. Call: 0800 678 1602 |
Age UK Cornwall For general information and helpline support. Call: 01872 266 383 |
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Alzheimer’s Society For support around daily living, legal issues and staying independent. Call: 0330 333 0804 www.alzheimers.org.uk |
We Are With You For support with alcohol/drug issues. Call: 01872 263 001 |
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Samaritans For 24-hour help. Call: 116 123
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Cornwall Council Safeguarding Adults For adults experiencing abuse or neglect, or those concerned about an adult experiencing abuse or neglect. Call: 0300 1234 131 (out of hours number 01208 251300) |
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Women’s Aid Working to end domestic abuse against women and children. Provide life-saving services across England while building a future where domestic abuse is not tolerated. Email:helpline@womensaid.org.uk |
CRUSE Bereavement Support Cornwall Support, advice and information when someone dies. Face-to-face, group, telephone, email and website support. Call: 0808 808 1677 (Mondays and Fridays 0930-1700, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 0930-2000) Email - helpline@cruse.org.uk |
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Refuge 4 Pets Helping people and animals escape domestic abuse. Provides a specialist Animal Fostering Service across Devon and Cornwall to victim-survivors of domestic abuse so that they can leave with their much-loved animals. Call:0300 4000 121 Email:info@refuge4pets.org.uk |
Local Support Organisations DEVON
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Karma Nirvana National Honour Based Abuse Helpline, train professionals, gather data to inform policies and services, and campaign for change. Call: 0800 5999 247 https://karmanirvana.org.uk/help/ |
Devon Rape Crisis and Sexual Abuse Services Confidential, professional support to survivors of rape, sexual assault and childhood sexual abuse. Anonymous Helpline: 01392 204 174 |
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GALOP supporting LGBT+ people who are victims of domestic abuse, sexual violence, hate crime, so-called conversion therapies, honour-based abuse, forced marriage, and other forms of abuse. Call: 0800 999 5428 Email: help@galop.org.uk |
Devon ISVA Service Independent Sexual Violence Advisors (ISVAs) help to ease any anxiety you have about going to court by explaining and simplifying the complexities of the legal process. Call 03458 121212 |
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Loving Me One-to-one support and advocacy, for Trans and Non-Binary victims of domestic abuse or sexual violence who are aged 18 and over and live in England. Call: 07902 478958 Email: help@lovingme.uk |
Safer Devon A partnership of public, voluntary and community organisations that work together to make Devon’s communities safer. It provides leadership for community safety work carried out across the county. Email: saferdevonpartnership@devon.gov.uk |
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SAFE Foundation Provide therapy and training to support families and individuals to break the cycle of abuse. Call: 03030 300 112 |
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Devon Safeguarding Adults Partnership To help everyone to understand the part they play in protecting adults and ensuring even the most vulnerable are kept safe and well. https://www.devonsafeguardingadultspartnership.org.uk/ |
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SAND - Women's Support Groups North Devon A confidential, low-cost specialist counselling & support service for adults who have experienced historical or recent sexual abuse. Call: 01271377266 Email: admin@survivingabuse.org.uk |
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Torbay Refuge Offers services for women (and their children) that are fleeing domestic abuse and need housing and support. They give time and support to help survivors to take control of their life, make decisions about their future and, to develop the skills to live in safety and independence in their own accommodation. Call: 01803 524594 |
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Torbay Domestic Abuse Service - Sanctuary Supported Living Provide practical, non-judgemental support, advice and protection for all victims of domestic abuse. Call: 0800 916 1474 |
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FearFree Devon/FearLess 1-to-1 victim support for adults and children in Devon with experience of domestic abuse 1-to-1 support for perpetrators Call: 0345 155 1074 For professionals using a secure email address: referral.devon@fearfree.org.ukcjsm.net For clients or those who do not use secure emails: admin.devon@fearfree.org.uk |
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CRUSE Bereavement Care-Devon Area Support after the death of someone close. Call: 0808 808 1677 Email: devon@cruse.org.uk |
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AgeUK Devon Offers lots of services for older people and their carers. Call: 0333 241 2340 Email: info@ageukdevon.org.uk |
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Momentum Devon A mutual support group for male survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Call: 07773 151080 |
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Together Devon Drug and Alcohol services. Email:info@edp.org.uk |
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Intercom Trust LGBTQ+ community resources and helpline in the Southwest. Call: 0800 612 301 |
If you would like to talk confidentially to a trained, specialist worker about your experiences please call 01208 77099 or email OPP@ageukcornwall.org.uk and leave a message with details of how we can contact you safely.