Resourceful quick links for women

HerSafeStartuk connects women across the UK with essential guidance and care. Browse our curated directory for immediate crisis support, domestic abuse helplines, independent domestic violence advisers (IDVAs), legal aid, family centres, and healthcare services in one dedicated space.

Urgent help and safety support

If you are in immediate danger, always phone 999.

For urgent crisis intervention, contact the free 24-hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline on 0808 2000 247 or reach out to local Independent Domestic Violence Advisers (IDVAs) for safety planning and emergency refuge access. If you cannot speak out loud, dial 999 followed by 55 to access the silent solutions service.

Children and family centres

Caring for children during challenging times requires steady community backing. Discover local children's centres offering early years support, parenting programmes, and childcare advice. Connect with dedicated youth support workers and family welfare networks designed to ensure both you and your children feel safe, valued, and empowered.

Hertfordshire:

https://www.hertsfamilycentres.org/family-centres.aspx

Bedfordshire:

https://familyhubs.bedford.gov.uk/

https://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/children-and-young-people/childrens-centres

West London:

https://www.lbhf.gov.uk/children-and-young-people/family-hub/find-family-hub-or-childrens-centre

https://www.wellbeingwestlondon.org.uk/services/havelock-family-centre/

https://healthiertogether.westlondon.nhs.uk/resources/information-on-local-healthcare-services/childrens-centres

North London: 

https://www.barnet.gov.uk/directories/childrens-centres-in-barnet

https://www.islington.gov.uk/children-and-families/bright-start-islington-start-for-life-and-family-hubs

https://www.thenorthlondonhealthcentre.co.uk/help-and-support-service-types/family-support/

https://haringey.gov.uk/children-young-people-families/best-start-family-hubs/locations-best-start-family-hubs

South London:

https://www.southwark.gov.uk/children-young-people-and-families/children-and-family-hubs/best-start-family-hubs-support-and/find

https://br-cc.org.uk/our-centres/

https://singleparents.org.uk/organisation/south-london-family-centre/

https://www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk/directory/15/childrens_centres

East London: 

https://families.newham.gov.uk/kb5/newham/directory/familyhub.page?familyhubchannel=5

https://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk/lgnl/health__social_care/children_and_family_care/Early_Help/Children-and-Family-Centres/Children-and-Family-Centre.aspx

https://education.hackney.gov.uk/school/ann-tayler-children-and-family-hub

 

 

 

 

Health, mental wellbeing, and legal advice

Access vital professional guidance tailored to women's physical, legal, and emotional welfare: