Some ideas for emergencies

  • A Safety Plan Know where the nearest telephone is located

  • Know where temporary accommodation can be sought

  • Make a list of important and emergency numbers

  • Save money for bus or taxi fare

  • Have an extra set of keys to home and car

  • Pack an emergency bag - take enough clothes, including school uniforms and children's favourite possessions

  • Consider when it is best to leave. Discuss it with the children. It is important to try to leave with all the children if you can.

  • Keep important documents together e.g. benefit books, medical cards, certificates, bank books, legal orders etc

  • Keep a note of the family's essential medicines

  • When Leaving, leave when partner is not around

  • Take all of the children

  • Take personal belongings

  • Take clothing for several days

  • Take children's favourite toys

  • Take medicine

  • Take important documents (medical cards, passports etc)

The above list is from http://www.scottishwomensaid.co.uk/needhelp03.html

Solicitors

There are a number of solicitors in the East Renfrewshire area who would be able to represent people who are experiencing Domestic Abuse. A full list of local solicitors can be found on the Law Society website. The solicitors outlined below are not recommended by East Renfrewshire Council, but have agreed for their contact details to be included in this website. If any other local solicitors would like their details to be included, please contact Kelly Craig (Violence Against Women Co-ordinator) on Tel No 0141 577 8574

Lorna MacLeod
Macallans Solicitors
Brewster Gate, East Kilbride
Tel: 01355 261361

Elaine O'Connell
McPhearson, Gibb, McGuire and Cook
19 Waterloo St
Glasgow
Tel: 0141 221 9547

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q: My partner has been violent towards me and I've had enough. Can the council help me?
  • A: Yes. Contact our Housing Office on 0141 577 3001 immediately. We have a duty to help you if it is likely that, by staying in your home, you or someone living with you will be threatened with domestic violence or will have an act of domestic violence committed against you.