Some people feel able to report abuse straight away, while for others, it can take a long time to come to terms with the experience or to see a need to come forward.

Here, we’ve explained some of the most common effects of abuse to help you put your feelings into words. Abuse takes many forms and it’s different for everyone. Still, many of the consequences are the same, especially in terms of the way you feel. If you’re struggling with any of the emotions below, don’t hesitate to reach out for help.

Anxiety is one of the most common mental health conditions experienced by abuse survivors. It might manifest as nervousness in social situations, sudden panic attacks, or persistent worry about worst-case scenarios. These symptoms can ripple into other areas of life, affecting relationships, work, and overall well-being.

Strong connections with loved ones are essential for emotional well-being, but trauma from childhood abuse can create challenges that make building and maintaining relationships difficult.

Health and safety breaches led to a worker suffering an injury in an accident at work.

Making a dog bite claim can make your recovery easier, but you may be wondering how to claim compensation, or under what circumstances it's possible. Here, we outline the legal options when you're bitten by a dog, and the situations in which dog bite claims are possible.

For minors, the law provides additional time to pursue such a personal injury compensation claim.

When going through a divorce or separation, understanding how to divide financial assets, particularly pensions, is crucial.