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Domestic abuse – lots of help still available

This is an update from local Police about current support available for people experiencing domestic abuse.

We have seen and heard how our communities are looking out for one another right now and it is sincerely heart-warming.
We know that some people are concerned about friends, family and neighbours who might be suffering domestic abuse – whether that is violence, being threatened or someone controlling their behaviour.
Victims of domestic abuse may well feel there is nowhere to turn to for help and nowhere to go right now if they want to leave an abusive relationship.
We have been talking to our partners, a range of charities that support domestic abuse victims and our local councils. Their message is that refuges are still open and accommodation, advice and support is still available for people who need help.
A list of organisations ready to help people in Birmingham are:

Birmingham & Solihull Women’s Aid
0808 800 0028
www.bswaid.org

Birmingham Housing Options Hub:
0808 169 9604

Birmingham Council Housing
0121 303 7410 or 0121 303 2296/4806
https://www.birmingham.gov.uk

Adult Social Care
0121 303 1234 or 0121 675 4806

Children’s Social Care
0121 303 1888 or 0121 675 4806
A full list of regional charities can be found on our website:  https://www.west-midlands.police.uk/your-options/domestic-abuse

We also know that children often suffer in households where there is domestic abuse. If you are concerned about a child, you can get advice, Live Chat our staff and report abuse to us using this link – https://www.west-midlands.police.uk/your-options/child-abuse

Alternatively you can talk to the NSPCC https://www.nspcc.org.uk/

If someone is in immediate danger and their life is threatened, they should dial 999 and we will get officers to them as soon as possible. If they cannot talk they can make a silent 999 call by typing 55 after the call is answered.
Domestic abuse can be reported to us using our website https://www.west-midlands.police.uk/. It’s easy to use and could be safer than calling.
Anyone can webchat our staff easily via the website for help and advice without having to talk to someone on the phone.
Together we are a community – let’s spread the message that no victim is alone.

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Increase in flytipping

We have noticed a real increase in flytipping across Balsall Heath and Sparkbrook particularly in our parks.

We ask if residents have “eyes on ”  if they are self isolating or observing the government instruction to stay at home during the corona virus crisis if you obseve  vehicles pull up and fly tip please forward any information that we will then forward to Birmingham City Council. This criminal practice impacts our environment and costs the tax payer huge sums of  money in clean up bills.

Free Growing Kits

Grow veggies & flowers for Seven Streets Pocket Park and keep the children busy with a fun activity. FREE growing kits delivered to residents who live near Seven Streets Pocket Park (opposite the City Farm & Children’s Centre on Clifton Road). Bought to you by General Public on behalf of The Active Well-Being Society.

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Donations of food urgently needed (home collection)

An urgent callout from The Sultan Bahu Trust who are providing a Foodbank for the elderly, single parents and key workers in need in B11 and B12.

They have limited supplies of the following items. If you have items you wish to donate, please contact 0121 440 4096 or fr*****@*******st.org and they can arrange delivery direct from your home.

  • Sugar
  • Tuna
  • Pasta
  • Rice
  • Chick peas
  • Plum peeled tomatoes
  • Peas
  • Potatoes
  • Sanitary products
  • Gloves are also needed as we have run out
  • Peas tin and potato tin plus any fruit tins
  • Tea and coffee