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The "Stay Put, Stay Safe" scheme is for people at risk of homelessness because of domestic violence. Under the scheme the council will install a number of measures to secure your home and improve your personal security. The scheme is voluntary and open to; council tenants,…

The National FGM Centre is a partnership between Barnardo’s and the Local Government Association (LGA) to achieve a systems change in the provision of services for girls and women affected by female genital mutilation (FGM). Funded initially by the Department of Education as part of…

SRF, (formerly known as Separation and Reunion Forum), is a membership organisation, dedicated to raising awareness of the long-lasting traumatic effects on the emotional well-being of young children and families who have experienced broken attachments, separation and loss. They also aim to highlight the need for…

The school summer holidays in particular are when many young girls are taken abroad, often to their family's birth country, to have FGM performed. The FGM statement highlights the fact that FGM is a serious criminal offence in the UK, with a maximum…

WIV is a new Independent Visitors Service for Children Looked After. An Independent Visitor is a volunteer who befriends a looked after child or young person. An Independent Visitor will: visit children in care who have little or no contact with family, or would…

This booklet is aimed at professionals. It is a guide which should help you identify, and then positively work with, someone who may have a personality disorder. It also explains what a personality disorder is in order to help with understanding. It is available under…

South West London Recovery College is the UK's first mental health recovery study and training facility providing a range of courses and resources for service users. This service is for families, friends, carers and staff over the age of 18 years. The service aims to…

Kingston Hospital is a district general hospital based approximately 12 miles from central London.  The hospital supports some 320,000 people in the surrounding area including Kingston, Richmond, Roehampton, Putney and East Elmbridge. The Dr Foster 2009 Hospital Guide rated Kingston Hospital as the leading district…

Sexual violence is a crime, no matter who commits it or where it happens. Don’t be afraid to get help. If you have been sexually assaulted there are services that can help you. Consider getting medical help as soon as possible because you may…

This service provides a drop-in meeting place for those experiencing domestic violence and abuse. This service provides information about: legal options - including advice regarding injunctions; support with relocation and housing issues; advice and support for victims, to ensure the best possible solution; and  will also advise professionals on…