Local Support

Bristol Rose Clinic

The Bristol Community Rose Clinic is part of a National network of clinics supporting women who have experienced FGM, female genital mutilation. Any woman who has experienced FGM can refer herself.

Other terms for FGM include female circumcision, cutting, Sunna and Gudiniin.

Learn more on the Bristol Rose Clinic page

National Support

SafeLives

If you are experiencing domestic abuse or are supporting someone who is in that situation, immediate help is available.

Visit the SafeLives website

National Domestic Abuse Helpline

Are you experiencing domestic abuse? You are not alone. The Helpline can help you find a refuge vacancy for you and your children; call them more information. They can also support you to find other specialist services in your community, which can provide support whether or not you have left your partner. If you are experiencing domestic abuse or are supporting someone who is in that situation, immediate help is available.

0808 2000 247

Visit the National Domestic Abuse Helpline website

Survivors UK - Male Rape and Sexual Abuse Support

Survivors UK help sexually abused men, as well as their friends and family, no matter when the abuse happened, and challenge the silence and attitudes.

Visit the Survivors UK website

Rape Crisis

National organisation offering support and counselling for those affected by rape and sexual abuse.

0808 2000 247

Visit the Rape Crisis website

Victim Support

As an independent charity, we work towards a world where people affected by crime or traumatic events get the support they need and the respect they deserve. We help people feel safer and find the strength to move beyond crime. Support is free, confidential and tailored to your needs.

0808 1689 111

Visit the Victim Support website

Respect

Respect is the UK charity stopping perpetrators of domestic abuse. They want a world where everyone is free from domestic abuse. Where it is never ok to control, harm or cause fear. Where those who perpetrate domestic abuse are stopped, held to account and given the chance to change. They will not stop, until domestic abuse stops.

Visit the Respect website

Women’s Aid

Women’s Aid is the national charity working to end domestic abuse against women and children. As a federation they provide life-saving services across England while building a future where domestic abuse is not tolerated.

Visit the Women’s Aid website