Hello Rosemary,
The support that local domestic abuse services offer vary service by service so this may be a query for your support worker/local DV service.
The council can store an individuals possessions in some cases, if they are registered as homeless or unable to protect them. There is more information about this on the Shelter website, here.
They also have a helpline where they can advise around housing rights, on: 0808 800 4444.
Take care and keep posting,
Lisa