by Sally Langston | Mar 9, 2023 | Latest News
by Amber Coates | Mar 1, 2023 | Latest News
A domestic abuse charity has commemorated its anniversary with a tree planting event. West Mercia Women’s Aid – which marked its 40th anniversary last year – planted a commemorative tree on Tuesday 17 January. The oak tree – which was donated by Wyevale Nurseries –...
by Sally Langston | Dec 7, 2022 | Latest News
Creating a Diverse and Inclusive Online Experience at WMWA To support our diverse range of service users West Mercia Women’s Aid now provides enhanced accessibility support online to create a barrier-free user experience. We are always looking at ways to improve...
by Sally Langston | Oct 24, 2022 | Latest News
This October marks the 35th Anniversary of the first year Black History Month was celebrated in the UK. Earlier this month we attended a Black History Month presentation at The Hive, led by Black Lives Matters Worcestershire. This inspriring presentation focussed on...
by Sally Langston | Aug 25, 2022 | Latest News
Lisa from our Children and Young People’s service tells us more about herself, her role within the team and her recent fundraising efforts. A day in the life of a Children and Young People’s worker I’m Lisa, a Children’s Worker at West Mercia Women’s Aid...
by Sally Langston | Aug 23, 2022 | Latest News
Last year, Sikh Women’s Aid released the first ever report looking to evidence and examine the prevalence and impact of domestic and sexual violence in the Sikh/Panjabi community. Alongside the report, Sikh Women’s Aid launched a song and music video called ‘Settle...
by Sally Langston | Jul 19, 2022 | Latest News
Our Inclusion IDVAs (Independent Domestic Violence Advisors) work within our service to ensure that high risk victims of domestic abuse, from under-represented communities, are provided with the best advocacy, advice and support possible. Leoni Bryan, our Inclusion...
by Sally Langston | Jul 12, 2022 | Latest News
Photo caption: From l to r, Lisa Forbes, Play Therapist; Catherine Chima-Okereke, Trustee; Gill Corp, Inclusion IDVA; Helen Richardson, County Manager, Herefordshire; Lisa Peplow, IDVA Service Manager; Nikki Griffiths, Chair (Board of Trustees); Sue Coleman, Chief...
by Sally Langston | May 30, 2022 | Latest News
WMWA refuges are confidential, safe places staffed by supportive, trained workers. Claire Cook, our Refuge Co-ordinator for Worcestershire tells us what a typical day can involve… A day in the life of a Refuge Support Worker As a Refuge worker you can...
by Sally Langston | Apr 28, 2022 | Latest News
As part of the Herefordshire Engagement Project (HEP) 2022, West Mercia Women’s Aid is consulting with local people to bring the voices of stakeholders to Herefordshire Council, helping them understand how to best support and engage survivors of domestic abuse. As a...
