Changing Lives to deliver Integrated Domestic Abuse Support Service across North Tyneside From January 2026.
Changing Lives will begin delivering North Tyneside’s Integrated Domestic Abuse Support Service, providing coordinated, trauma-informed support for people experiencing domestic abuse, as well as children and young people across North Tyneside.
The service will bring together a wide range of specialist support under one integrated model, ensuring people can access the right help at the right time. Support will be available for people with lived experience of domestic abuse, alongside dedicated provision for children and young people. The service will also offer specialist behaviour-change interventions for individuals using abusive behaviours, delivered in partnership with Cranstoun, who bring national expertise in this area.
The Integrated Domestic Abuse Support Service will include refuge and dispersed accommodation, 24/7 assessment and crisis response, outreach support, Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (IDVA) services, counselling, group work and behaviour-change interventions.
Changing Lives brings significant experience in delivering specialist, recovery-focused services across the North East and beyond. The organisation’s approach is rooted in trauma-informed practice, collaboration with local partners and a commitment to supporting people through the complexities of domestic abuse and recovery.
Stephen Bell OBE, Chief Executive at Changing Lives, said: “Domestic abuse can have devastating and long-lasting impacts on individuals, families and communities. We are proud to be working alongside North Tyneside Council and local partners to deliver a coordinated, trauma-informed service that prioritises safety, dignity and recovery. This service is about making sure people know they are not alone and can access specialist support when they need it most.”
The service has been commissioned by North Tyneside Council as part of its ongoing commitment to tackling domestic abuse and ensuring residents can access high-quality, specialist support.
Cllr Sandra Graham, Cabinet Member responsible for Community Safety at North Tyneside Council, said: “We are absolutely committed to ensuring that anyone affected by domestic abuse in North Tyneside can access the specialist, compassionate support they deserve, and this integrated service will be at the heart of this.
“We’re bringing together a range of expert partners to enhance our offer and deliver high-quality, trauma-informed support for those who need it, when they need it, and I look forward to seeing the positive impact this service will bring to our communities.”
Anyone living in North Tyneside who is worried about their safety or experiencing domestic abuse can contact the service directly on 0191 251 3305. In an emergency, people are advised to call 999.
