by Sally Langston | Feb 26, 2024 | Latest News
This empowering event has been organised by Herefordshire Women’s Equality Group (HWEG) and West Mercia Women’s Aid (WMWA) – including fun, informative activities and talks – we will spend a few hours honouring this year’s IWD theme of ‘Inspire Inclusion’....
by Sally Langston | Jan 31, 2024 | Latest News
Three days before Christmas Eve, a woman with two teenage children, called our Helpline. Her family had been placed in a safe house by the district council and had nothing but the clothes they walked out in – no bedding, crockery, cutlery, table, chairs – the...
by Amber Coates | Jan 31, 2024 | Latest News
In an initiative to enhance oral health awareness and support the community, the Local Public Health Coordinator, Victoria Major, has supplied West Mercia Women’s Aid with resources through an oral health improvement grant. The grant, designed to address the oral...
by Sally Langston | Jan 31, 2024 | Latest News
Lace up your hiking boots and get ready to conquer the beautiful Malvern Hills while raising awareness of the support available to those impacted by domestic abuse. We would love you to walk beside us. We have partnered with Your Adventure Challenge to mark...
by Sally Langston | Jan 18, 2024 | Latest News
West Mercia Women’s Aid Latest Training Event: Domestic Abuse Awareness for Employers This full day training session for employers will explore the impact of domestic abuse in the workplace and how to recognise – and respond to – disclosures. Run by WMWA’s...
by Sally Langston | Nov 23, 2023 | Latest News
Our Chief Executive, Sue Coleman reflects on the history of West Mercia Women’s Aid and shares her thoughts on White Ribbon Day and the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. “In 2022 we marked our 40th year of providing safe shelter and support for...
