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refuge accommodation

The refuge service provides safe, emergency, temporary accommodation to women and their children experiencing domestic abuse.

We provide:

• 24-hour direct access to temporary accommodation
  
  
• Telephone advice line between 9.30 am and 5.00pm
  
  
• Advocacy on behalf of women and their children
  
  
• Assistance and advice on benefits, legal issues, housing etc
  
  
• Assistance with re-settlement from refuge accommodation
  
  
• Emotional support for women and their children
  
  
• Group work and activities.Newcastle Women’s Aid is affiliated to WAFE (Women's Aid Federation of England). We receive and make referrals nationally.
  

Women, agencies and services can access Newcastle Women’s Aid directly by ringing 0191 265 2148