Tameside SCB

There are several ways to access help if you have experienced domestic violence in Tameside.

Helpful Contacts

Women's Aid National Domestic Violence Helpline  0808 2000 247

Tameside Women's Project   0800 328 0967

Tameside Housing Options 0161 331 2700

The Men's Aid National Domestic Violence Helpline   0871 223 9986

More information on getting help in Tameside can be found on the Tameside Council website here

Tameside also has arrangements that can help victims of domestic violence. these include the following:

MARAC (Multi-agency Risk Assessment Conference)

The MARAC is part of a coordinated community response to domestic abuse, incorporating representatives from statutory, community and voluntary agencies working with victims/survivors, children and the alleged perpetrator. The MARAC aims to:

• Share information to increase the safety, health and well-being of victims/survivors – adults and their children;
• Determine whether the alleged perpetrator poses a significant risk to any particular individual or to the general community;
• Construct jointly and implement a risk management plan that provides professional support to all those at risk and that reduces the risk of harm;
• Reduce repeat victimisation;
• Improve agency accountability; and
• Improve support for staff involved in high-risk domestic abuse cases.

You can download an information leaflet about MARAC here

IDAAS (Independent Domestic Abuse Advocacy Service)

The main purpose of independent domestic violence advisers (IDVA) is to address the safety of victims at high risk of harm from intimate partners, ex-partners or family members to secure their safety and the safety of their children.  Serving as a victim’s primary point of contact, IDVAs normally work with their clients from the point of crisis to assess the level of risk, discuss the range of suitable options and develop safety plans.

You can download a leaflet about the IDAAS service here.

TEL: 0161 331 2000 Monday - Friday - 8.30 - 5.00

Specialist Domestic Violence Court

These courts are a fundamental part of the government's efforts to improve the support and care provided for victims of domestic violence. The Specialist Domestic Violence Court programme promotes a combined approach to tackling domestic violence by the police, the Crown prosecutors, magistrates, courts and probation together with specialist support services for victims, which situates the court and the Criminal Justice System as part of a community-wide response to domestic violence.

Key features of the courts include:

• trained and dedicated criminal justice staff with enhanced expertise in dealing with domestic violence, including magistrates specially trained in dealing with domestic violence cases
• cases clustered on a particular day to enable all agencies to focus their specialist resources
• tailored support and advice from Independent Domestic Violence Advisers.

Tameside Sanctuary Housing Scheme

Help to Survive Domestic Abuse and Remain in Your Own Home

The Sanctuary Scheme helps people feel safer by adding security measures to their property. It will be tailored to your individual needs but can include:- alarms, stronger windows and doors, security lighting, surveillance cameras or even cutting down fences to give you a better view outside. Changes can be made to any type of property - your own or one rented from a private land lord or registered social land lord.

You can download an information leaflet about the Sanctuary Housing Scheme here

Who is this for?

For victims of domestic abuse:

• living in the Tameside area
• who are separated from an abusive partner or family member and
• wish to remain safely their own homes.

Who runs the scheme?

New Charter Housing Trust working with some other housing providers and members of the Tameside Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnership - such as the Police and the Council

There is no charge for this service - but your safety needs and your property will be assessed to check the scheme is suitable for you.

A referral has to be made by an agency - Social Care, Health Services, Police or a Housing Officer.

You can find out more by contacting New Charter Housing Trust  on 0161 331 2133 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .