Leeds Domestic Violence Service - Sanctuary Support Scheme
- Location: Age UK Leeds
- Price: Free
Please note, this service is not available outside Age UK Leeds - Head Office's catchment area.
Age UK Leeds
Bradbury Building
Mark Lane
LEEDS
West Yorkshire
LS2 8JA
United Kingdom
Our new Sanctuary Support Scheme Service is managed by Leeds Domestic Violence Service in partnership with Leeds Women’s Aid. The scheme aims to provide support to people living in properties in safe accommodation that have a sanctuary installation through the Leeds Housing Options. Sanctuary will offer specialist support to those with protected characteristics, whilst considering the needs of any children living within those properties.
Age UK Leeds is a Delivery Partner for the Sanctuary Support Team.
Age UK Leeds is one of the third sector organisations linked to the Sanctuary Support Scheme
Supporting older people to feel safer in their homes and to potentially prevent homelessness. This particularly includes those who are or have experienced domestic abuse. We support survivors in Leeds who require additional security measures and safety planning. We also offer emotional, practical and advocacy support focusing on, but not limited to, their experience of domestic abuse. This project aims to create additional pathways for survivors from marginalised groups to access support.
Please note, due to the nature of the measures, this support is only appropriate for those who do not live with the perpetrator. Permission to fit sanctuary measures will be needed from the landlord and/or owner of the property, in situations where the property is privately rented/owned by someone other than the client.
If you feel this support could be right for you, please contact the 24 hour LDVS Helpline to discuss a referral.
PROFESSIONAL USE ONLY
This scheme does not currently accept self-referrals. A referral for sanctuary measures can be made to Leeds Housing Options by external agencies, with an option to request further support from the sanctuary support team. Alternatively, download the referral form and email it to us.