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Contacting independent domestic violence advisor

April 16, 2020

Due to COVID-19 victims of domestic abuse may struggle to get help/ answer or make phone call or leave the house to access services. That is why if they do attend ED/hospital then this maybe both theirs and ours only opportunity to access/offer support.

The ED independent domestic violence advisor service is still supporting victims that come through ED. They can be contacted on 07823336964 (Sandwell) and 07989843233 (City).

Alternatively, you can contact the safeguarding team on ext. 2844 Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm and a

Note: It may not be safe for the team to make contact with a victim once they have left ED or hospital. If this is the case and it is safe to do so could please give them any of the Black Country Women’s Aid contact details listed below:

  • Text/WhatsApp referral option: 07384466181 (messages checked Monday-Friday, 9am-9pm)
  • 24-hour helpline: 0121 552 6448
  • Email: idva@blackcountrywomensaid.co.uk (messages checked Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm)