Refuge service 'no longer being provided' in Inverness, claims council

HIGHLAND Council has pointed domestic abuse victims towards its emergency accommodation service after issuing a statement "regrettably informing" that the Refuge provision within Inverness provided by Women's Aid "is no long being provided".

Posting a statement on its website, a Highland Council spokesperson said: "The Highland Council regrettably informs that the Refuge provision within Inverness (run by Women’s Aid) is no longer being provided.

"Highland Council’s housing service currently provides emergency accommodation to victims of domestic abuse which will offer an immediate place of safety.

"This accommodation is usually in the form of a temporary furnished unit.

"Safe at Home measures can also be provided and these include services such as additional door locks, chains and lighting.

"Advice is offered during the course of the temporary accommodation and housing will work with partner agencies such as Police Scotland to ensure that the household safety is paramount at all times."

If you require help and support, contact the council's homelessness team on 01349 886691 (evenings or weekends) or 01349 886602 (Monday – Friday daytime hours).

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