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Esker House domestic abuse support services provide a range of services to women and children experiencing by domestic abuse. We have a 24 hour helpline and emergency refuge accommodation, support and advocacy service, court support service and children's service for people experiencing domestic abuse. Domestic abuse is the physical, emotional, sexual or mental abuse of one person by another within close, intimate or family relationship. In most situations the abuser uses a range of abusive behaviours to gain and ensure power and control over the other person and these abusive actions often get worse over time. We offer a safe space , a place to stay, advice, counselling advocacy and support.

We create an appropriate and safe environment within which to deliver the best practice of care and promote dignity in the end stages of life for palliative care patients and their families. The services are community based, available 7 days a week and are provided without charge to users and their families. As a result of our local communities' support, we can continue to be here for people when they are unsure or apprehensive about what lies ahead. So thank you!

Pieta House has become a respected and recognised service for those who are suicidal. Having counselled many people in the past who were self-harming, our founder realised that this was a topic never discussed and rarely understood, and decided to also help people with this debilitating issue. From humble beginnings, Pieta House has grown to almost 180 therapists and administration staff, and the demand for our service hasn’t let up. As it has been from day one, everything is free of charge. Our staff are fully qualified and offer a professional one-to-one therapeutic service for people who are experiencing suicidal ideation, people who have attempted suicide and people who are engaging in self-harm. We’re passionate about our life-saving work. As 90% of our income comes from fundraising events, we are very grateful for the support and encouragement of our volunteers and friends of Pieta.