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The First Step The First Step is Knowsley's only service providing specialist support to thousands of local residents who are experiencing domestic abuse 🧡

🎶 A HUGE THANK YOU TO INDEMAND ! 🎶A massive thank you to our friends at In Demand Global for the incredibly kind gift of...
14/09/2026

🎶 A HUGE THANK YOU TO INDEMAND ! 🎶

A massive thank you to our friends at In Demand Global for the incredibly kind gift of tickets to Reminisce Festival Retrospective Festival! 🎫 💛

As a team working every day to support survivors of domestic abuse, our work can be challenging, emotional and intense. So having the opportunity to step away from the day-to-day, let our hair down and blow off some steam together was very much appreciated! 🥰

From dancing and singing along to simply enjoying some time together outside of work, it was a brilliant reminder of how important it is for our team to have the chance to recharge, have fun and look after ourselves too. 🪩🎤

InDemand & Retrospective Festival, you absolutely smashed it! 👏 Thank you for thinking of Charities such as The First Step and giving our team a night to remember. ❤️

We’re incredibly grateful for your support, and we hope you know just how much a gesture like this means to a team doing such important work in our community ✨

🎶💃 Thank you, InDemand! 💃🎶

Tonight, at 8pm, light a candle near a window 🕯️ It’s a small act — but it’s a way of saying: we see you, we remember t...
10/09/2026

Tonight, at 8pm, light a candle near a window 🕯️

It’s a small act — but it’s a way of saying: we see you, we remember those we’ve lost, and we stand with everyone affected by su***de 🧡

If you’re struggling, please don’t carry it alone.

If you need to talk..
Samaritans 📞 116 123 - 24/7
Mind 📞 0300 102 1234 9am-6pm
Campaign Against Living Miserably 📞0800 58 58 58 - 5pm-12am

if you’re under 25: Text THEMIX to 85258 📲

IASP — International Association for Su***de Prevention

If you’ve been affected by su***de and you’re looking for support in Merseyside:

Alfie
The Martin Gallier Project

For domestic abuse support in Knowsley
📞 The First Step: 0151 548 3333
🌐 thefirststep.org.uk

Not in knowlsey? Check out our website to find your local service – link in bio

Survivors shouldn’t have to live in fear.From 1 October 2026, changes to prison release arrangements mean some prisoners...
03/09/2026

Survivors shouldn’t have to live in fear.

From 1 October 2026, changes to prison release arrangements mean some prisoners may be released earlier than previously anticipated. While some serious offences are excluded from the scheme, some perpetrators of violence against women and girls, may still be eligible for earlier release.

We know these changes may bring fear, anxiety and uncertainty for victim-survivors who are worried about what this could mean for their safety.

If you’re worried that your abuser may be released, please reach out for support. Specialist services can offer advice, support and safety planning to help you understand your options and plan for your safety.

This campaign is being shared in partnership with RASA, SLDAS, LDAS and The First Step, standing together to ensure survivors know that support is available.

You are not alone. Your safety matters.

If you are in immediate danger, call 999.

Liverpool Domestic Abuse Service 0151 263 7474
South Liverpool Domestic Abuse Service 0151 494 1777
The First Step Knowsley 0151 548 3333
RASA Merseyside 0151 558 1801

If you have any information, please reach out to Merseyside Police 🧡💜💙
02/09/2026

If you have any information, please reach out to Merseyside Police 🧡💜💙

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02/08/2026

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Our Community Manager is attending the Support Services Marketplace Today! 🧡 The event brings together local organisatio...
23/07/2026

Our Community Manager is attending the Support Services Marketplace Today! 🧡

The event brings together local organisations to strengthen partnerships, share knowledge, and raise awareness of the support available across Knowsley.

We’re looking forward to connecting with colleagues from across the voluntary, community and public sectors, discussing how we can work together to support people affected by domestic abuse, and sharing more about The First Step’s specialist services and referral pathways.
We look forward to seeing our local partners there. 💜

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Huge Congratulations to Knowsley’s own Anneliese Midgley MP on her well deserved appointment as Parliamentary Secretary ...
21/07/2026

Huge Congratulations to Knowsley’s own Anneliese Midgley MP on her well deserved appointment as Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasury and Chief Whip 👏🏼

Anneliese has been a fantastic supporter of The First Step and of our work to improve access to specialist support for survivors locally and nationally 🧡

We are delighted to see her take on this important role and are confident she will continue to use her voice to champion improved funding and access to independent specialist services, support that is proven to save lives! 🙏

25/06/2026

Our Head of Services, Emma Kay talking with about the new national pilot embedding independent domestic violence advocates into police control rooms. The First Step is so proud to be apart of this! The aim is to improve responses by identifying risk at the earliest opportunity, working alongside control room staff in real time to help improve frontline police responses, strengthen victim safety and prevent abuse from escalating 👏🏼

Proud to see our Head of Services and Community Manager attending tonight’s Gala Ball at the iconic Liverpool Anglican ...
21/05/2026

Proud to see our Head of Services and Community Manager attending tonight’s Gala Ball at the iconic Liverpool Anglican Cathedral ❤️⚽

An incredible evening celebrating community, compassion and the power of football to make a real difference — raising vital funds to tackle social inequality through health, learning and employability programmes across the Liverpool City Region and beyond.

Amazing to see so many people coming together to support such important work 👏

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St John's Road, Liverpool
Huyton
L320XE

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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