West Mercia Women’s Aid
For a future free from Domestic Abuse
1 in 4 women in the UK will experience domestic abuse at some point in their lives. WMWA works for a world that is free from domestic abuse and violence against women and girls, where everyone can live without the fear and reality of all forms of violence, abuse and discrimination.
Our Support Services
Domestic Abuse
Helplines
Refuge
Recovery Support
Children & Young People
Independent Domestic Violence Advisors
Counselling & Therapy
Support For Men
Projects
Training & Consultancy
We provide support throughout West Mercia, please click on the county logo to view their Domestic Abuse Strategy.
Our Latest News & Social Media
Finding Space to Heal: How Counselling is Supporting Survivors to Rebuild Their Lives
‘Someone might say it’s just a conversation, but that conversation changed my life’ West Mercia...
Rebuilding Connections Through Nature: A Special Day at Biblins
Children who grow up in homes where domestic abuse is present often experience fear, anxiety and...
One in Twelve – Sarah’s Story
On 23rd July 2024 the College of Policing and National Police Chiefs’ Council published the first...
Vacancy : Domestic Abuse Support and Advocacy Worker – Edge of Care/Home (ECHO) Team
WMWA is looking to recruit an experienced Domestic Abuse Support and Advocacy Worker to work...
WMWA Newsletter – January 2026
Welcome to our January 2026 Newsletter. In this month’s edition you’ll find the following...
10 Years of the Drive Partnership: Sharing expertise at the Parliamentary Reception
On Tuesday 27 January, our CEO, Sue Coleman, represented West Mercia Women’s Aid at the Drive...
Domestic Abuse and the NHS: why our IRIS programme matters
A recent parliamentary debate highlighted an urgent reality: “It is the health service, more so...
LEAN members’ voices shaping domestic abuse services across Herefordshire and Worcestershire
We recently received a personal message from Dave Andrewartha, a Worcestershire commissioner,...
Supporting Children and Young People Across West Mercia – and a Huge Thank You to the Widows Sons
At West Mercia Women’s Aid, our Children and Young People’s Team provides specialist support to...
Supporter Shout out! Thank you Hereford Wye Valley Inner Wheel
We are incredibly grateful for the long-standing support of Hereford Inner Wheel, whose members...