Securing a Government Meeting to Boost Support for Domestic Abuse Survivors in Northumberland

In a debate on violence against women and girls, I highlighted the vital work carried out by NDAS and the scale of domestic abuse in Northumberland. In 2024-25, NDAS supported 555 adult survivors of domestic abuse and responded to thousands of incidents, many involving children.

Domestic abuse can affect anyone, no matter where they live. Those living in rural communities often face extra barriers in accessing help, from isolation to lack of transport. But, Northumberland Domestic Abuse Service does incredible work to combat this and support survivors right across our county.

I was incredibly pleased to have been able to raise the work of NDAS in Parliament and secure a meeting with the Solicitor General to discuss how we can strengthen support and access to justice for survivors in rural areas like ours.

In response, the Solicitor General praised NDAS’s commitment and confirmed she would be delighted to meet with both Joe Morris and NDAS to explore how government agencies, including the Crown Prosecution Service, can better support victims in rural communities.

The Solicitor General said:

“My hon. Friend’s question provides another example of the enormously important work that organisations such as NDAS do to support survivors of domestic abuse. I welcome Sharon to the Gallery today and pay tribute to her and her colleagues. I would be delighted to meet her and my hon. Friend to discuss what more can be done to support victims in rural areas, particularly with our CPS colleagues.”

To read my contribution in full, please visit https://hansard.parliament.uk/Commons/2025-11-13/debates/415DE210-358F-4626-888E-10D01003A9AB/details#contribution-3EA43CF7-E816-4BCB-A631-CAD11F18C658