Sharing your experience can be difficult, and some of the issues raised in the Fairfield Independent Review may feel upsetting or distressing. If reading or talking about these topics affects you, support is available.
Some organisations and services can provide confidential advice, emotional support, and practical guidance related to the themes covered in the Fairfield Independent Review.
Please note that the Fairfield Review team cannot act as an advocate or provide direct support to individuals affected.
If you need support, we encourage you to contact one of the services listed below.
Quick links
CATCH – 0800 138 1625 – Provides independent, confidential support and reporting for CATCH (24hrs, 7 days a week)
CrimeStoppers – 0800 555111 (24hrs, 7 days a week)
London Survivors Gateway – 0808 801 0860 (Monday 9am-5pm, Tuesday 9am-7pm, Wednesday 9.30am-3.30pm, Thursday 9am-7pm and Friday 9am-3pm)
The London Victim and Witness Service – 0808 168 9291 (8am-8pm, Monday to Friday) and 0808 1689 111 (National, 24hr)
Mind – 0300 102 1234 (9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays)
Samaritans – 116 123 (24hrs, 7 days a week)
The Havens – London Sexual Assault Referral Centres – 020 3299 6900 (24hrs, 7 days a week)
CATCH is an advocacy service for people facing hate crimes in London. It focuses on working with people in the highest levels of risk, impact, and need. CATCH is a service for people aged 18 and over.
Make a referral: https://www.catch-hatecrime.org.uk/make-a-referral
Call Stop Hate UK: 0800 138 1625 – Provides independent, confidential support and reporting for CATCH (24hrs, 7 days a week)
CrimeStoppers is a charity that allows you to report crime completely anonymously.
Call: 0800 555111 (24hrs, 7 days a week)
London Survivors Gateway supports victims of sexual violence and abuse across London aged 11 and over. It provides a range of services, including self-help resources available on its website.
Call: 0808 801 0860 (Monday 9am-5pm, Tuesday 9am-7pm, Wednesday 9.30am-3.30pm, Thursday 9am-7pm and Friday 9am-3pm)
The London Victim and Witness Service is the main referral point for victims and witnesses in London. The service includes specialist support for adult victims of domestic abuse.
Email:
LVWS@victimsupport.cjsm.net / LVWS@victimsupport.org.uk
Helpline:
0808 168 9291 (8am-8pm, Monday to Friday)
0808 1689 111 (National, 24hrs)
Mind is a mental health charity offering information, advice, and support.
Call: 0300 102 1234 for the support line (9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday (except bank holidays)
Samaritans is a mental health charity that provides emotional support for anyone in distress.
Call: 116 123 (24hrs, 7 days a week)
The Havens – London Sexual Assault Referral Centres are specialist centres in London for people who have been raped or sexually assaulted in the last 12 months.
Call: 020 3299 6900 (24hrs, 7 days a week)