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This project is devoted solely to women and children experiencing or having experienced domestic violence or homelessness. It provides safe accommodation, practical help and support.
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| WOMEN'S AID CARLISLE |
(01228) 591995
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The refuge is a seven bedroomed house which is able to accommodate seven women and up to eleven children. It is staffed with three refuge workers who are able to give advice on benefits, medical care, legal assistance, children's education and re-housing.
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There is an outreach worker to assist woman as they move on from the refuge and back into the community. The Outreach Worker can provide information options and support for women experiencing domestic abuse but wishing to remain in their own homes. She helps alleviate the isolation often felt by the woman and gives a sense that someone is available if required - someone who understands and cares. In addition to the specialist workers and safe accommodation the project also benefits from Impact Housings' other services e.g. floating support and resettlement help.
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Any woman or agency wishing to learn more about this service or if you are in need of safe accommodation please ring:
Safe accommodation - 01228 591995 or
Outreach Worker - 01228 524331
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| TEENAGE PREGNANCY OUTREACH WORKER |
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If you are in your teens and expecting a baby, and would like advice we can help with any of the following:
If you wish to contact us this needs to be via your Midwife, Health Visitor, Social Worker, Doctor, Connexions Advisor, or Local Authority.
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| NB: All referrals need to be made by a professional involved with the teenager, and self-referrals can not be accepted. |
| The remit area is Carlisle Local Authority area and Carlisle and District PCT area. |
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We can be contacted directly on 01228 591995, for further information, or to take referrals.
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| DOMESTIC VIOLENCE REFUGE |
| "Every person has the right to live a life free from domestic violence, to life safely and securely and free from abuse within their own home" |
| At our Refuge we can do direct access 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. |
| Give us a ring - the person on the end of the help line can listen, give advice and guide people to enable them to make their own choices. Alternatively, we can offer accommodation and we also have an Outreach Worker which can meet with victims of domestic violence to discuss what their options are. We have knowledge of benefits, injunctions, childcare and health issues. |
We also have a 24 hour manned help line on Tel 01228 591995.
Or e-mail The national helpline number is 0808 2000 247 Free Phone or
08457 023 468 National Rate |
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