Women & Girls Network's Ascent Advice Service provides free and confidential information, advice and support to women and girls affected by domestic and or sexual violence and abuse. The Advice team will provide you with immediate information about your options and staying safe. Specialist information is provided on a wide range of issues including safety, emotional wellbeing, housing and homelessness, finances and benefits, legal options, child related concerns. The Advice team also offers face to face support to those in London and can link you in with other appropriate services such as specialist refuges, solicitors, advocacy support, counselling and group work. The advice line is also open to professionals to access support on gender based violence cases and friends and family.