If you can, reach out for help
There is a wealth of links here that can help. I know it's not always easy, but if you can please contact one of the links below or mail burdsong@hotmail.com
If you want more information about taking part in the burd song, song writing experience, or if you want to send some music, words or art over, the email is
The National Domestic Abuse Helpline is run by Refuge. - 0808 802 3333
Freephone 24 hour helpline which provides advice and support to women and can refer them to emergency accommodation. There are translation facilities if your first language is not English. The Helpline also offers BT Type talk for callers with hearing difficulties.
Women's Aid
The website provides a wide range of resources to help women and young people.
Rights of Women
Rights of Women offers confidential legal advice on domestic and sexual violence. You can find out more about what they do and when they’re open on their website.
Honour Network Helpline
The Honour Network Helpline is a national helpline run by Karma Nirvana, a national charity which advises victims and survivors of forced marriage and honour-based abuse.
National Stalking Helpline
Switchboard LGBT+ Helpline - 0300 3300630
SignHealth
They provides a specialist domestic abuse service to help Deaf people find safety and security. You can find out how to contact them on their website.
www.signhealth.org.uk/with-deaf-people/domestic-abuse/domestic-abuse-service/
Respond
Respond work with children and adults with learning disabilities who’ve either experienced abuse or abused other people.