You can speak to any member of our team in the Practice about Domestic Abuse we are here to help and support you. Dr Chandra and Dr Sharmala are the Practice GP Leads; however, you can speak to any GP or your Practice Nurse.
Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme – Clare’s Law
Police forces are allowed to disclose information to a potential victim and have a duty to protect members of the public from domestic abuse.
A disclosure under the Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme (Clare’s Law) may be generated by a:
- Right to know obligation on the police to disclose; or
- Right to ask application from a member of the public.
The following documents provide more information on how to apply for information under the Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme, and cover the following : –
- What is the scheme?
- Who can ask for disclosure?
- How to make an application
- The next steps
Along with support information and telephone helplines.
You can download the following information leaflets here:
clareslawenquiry and clareslawthirdparty
Follow this link to the West Yorkshire Police website
https://www.westyorkshire.police.uk/clareslaw
Domestic abuse – useful information and support links.
You can download this useful leaflet:
Pennine_Domestic_Violence_Group_-_What_is_Domestic_Violence_Leaflet
You can also speak to your G.P. in the Practice.
Contact details for all Pennine Domestic Violence Services
HUDDERSFIELD WOMEN’S AID – 01484 308300
Offers safe accommodation advice support and information
KIRKLEES ASIAN AND BLACK WOMEN’S
WELFARE ASSOCIATION – 01484 304338
Offers safe accommodation advice, support and information
Karma Nirvana
Support for Young Asian women and families being possible victims of rape and honour crimes/violence. Information is also contained in the leaflet attached and the link to the Karma Nirvana website helpful as there is also information to give to patients.
https://www.karmanirvana.org.uk/
STAYING SAFE – 01484 304318 – 07970209768
Offers support on an outreach basis in your own home.
SANCTUARY – 01484 304319 – 07967753111
Offers support on an outreach basis in your own home and
assistance with making your property safe and secure.
INTEGRATED SUPPORT SERVICE in conjunction with the
NCC Domestic Violence Perpetrator Programme.
07714083479
Offering support on an outreach basis to female victims of the
male perpetrators accessing the programme.
24HR CONFIDENTIAL FREE PHONE DOMESTIC
VIOLENCE HELPLINE 0800 052 7222
For support, advice and information.
NO PRESSURE,
NO JUDGEMENT