Help is available for anyone experiencing domestic abuse over Christmas
Domestic abuse does not stop for Christmas and if you, or someone you are concerned about needs help, you are not alone.
Dial 999 if you are in immediate danger and ask for the police
(If you can't speak and are calling from a mobile, listen to the operator and, when prompted, dial 55 to connect to the police).
National Domestic Abuse Helpline
Free 24 hour helpline for women who have experienced domestic abuse.
0808 200 0247
Open 24/7, 365 days a year
Wirral Women’s and Children’s Aid
Open 24/7 throughout the festive period
Phone: 0151 643 9766
Wirral Domestic Abuse Hub
Closed Bank Holidays – Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Years Day
Open as usual up to 24th December, 30th and 31st December, and from 2nd January
Emergency lock changes if required are available throughout the whole Christmas period by calling
Phone: 0151 666 4914
Email: dahub@wirral.gov.uk | marac@wirral.gov.uk
Children’s Social Care
Closed Bank Holidays – Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Years Day
Open as usual up to 24th December - closed 25th, 26th and 27th December 2024, and closed 1st January 2025
Phone: 0151 606 2008
Email: ifd@wirral.gov.uk
Emergency Duty Team is open 24/7 through the festive period
Telephone: 0151 677 6557
Email: ifd@wirral.gov.uk
The Lighthouse
Monday 23rd December Drop-In Open 9.30am – 3pm
Tuesday 24th December to Friday 27th December CLOSED
Monday 30th December Drop-In Open 10am -2pm
Tuesday 31st December Drop-In Open 10am -2pm
Wednesday 1st January CLOSED
From Wednesday 2nd January onwards back to normal opening times 9.30am – 3pm Mondays to Thursdays.
Phone: 0151 644 4500
Email: dateam@involvenorthwest.org.uk
Tomorrow’s Women
Closed Bank Holidays – Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Years Day
Open as usual up to 24th December, 30th and 31st December, and from 2nd January
Phone: 0151 647 7907
Housing Options
Closed Bank Holidays – Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Years Day
Open as usual up to 24th December, 27th-29th December, and from 2nd January
Phone: 0151 666 5511
Out of Hours Emergency Service is open 24/7 throughout the festive period
Phone: 0151 677 6557
Family Matters
Closed Bank Holidays – Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Years Day
Open as usual up to 22nd December, 27th-29th December, and from 2nd January
Next Chapter
Closed 23rd December – 1st January
Open as usual up to 24th December, and from 2nd January
Phone: 07907 445526
CWP - Cheshire & Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Closed Bank Holidays – Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Years Day and weekends
Open up to the 24th December, 30th and 31st December, and 1st January 2025
Paul Lavelle Foundation
Closed 23rd December – 1st January
Open as usual up to 22nd December, and from 2nd January
Support Line: 0151 651 3777
General / Office Enquiries: 0151 294 4176
Email: info@paullavellefoundation.co.uk
DWP
Closed 24th and 25th December and 1st January
Open as usual 24th December, 30th and 31st December, and from 2nd January
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-work-pensions
RASA
Open as usual until the 24th December 2024 then closed throughout the Christmas period - re opening 2nd January 2025.