Domestic abuse can leave people in debt or with very little money
of their own. Moving home, either temporarily or permanently can
be costly and replacing items that have either been damaged or left
behind can seem like an impossible task, but help is available.
If you have left your partner you may need to apply for new benefits
or change your claims. If you have left your home temporarily, you
may be eligible to have housing benefit paid on both properties
while you wait to see if you can return.
The Domestic Violence Helplines can put you in touch with domestic
abuse advice workers. They can help with these problems by sorting
out debts, applying for grants and loans and negotiating with housing
providers over rent arrears and other financial problems.
Independent Choices Provides the Women’s Doemstic Abuse Helpline. For information or advice on domestic abuse issues, across Greater Manchester, no question too small. Please call 0161 636 7525 for help, advice, support, to find out more about your options and rights. Approach us now, don’t let a situation get worse. Web www.wdachoices.org.uk Email helpline@independentchoices.org.uk
The DAWES Project Domestic Abuse: Women’s Employment Support We are a service for women who have problems at work because of their experience of domestic abuse. We can provide information, advice and support on any employment matter that is affecting you because of past or present experience of domestic abuse from a partner, ex-partner or [...]