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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...Sentence of Angel Lynn’s perpetrator increased
We welcome the news today of this extended sentence and echo the statement below shared by Farah Nazeer, Chief Executive of Women’s Aid Federation England, who supported Angel’s family in court yesterday: “Lenient sentences in domestic abuse cases...Successful trial of online toolkit
Ensuring that those affected by domestic abuse can go on to lead trauma free lives is at the very heart of what we do; that’s why our partnership with Rock Pool – a provider of training opportunities that aims to inspire hope, promote resilience and aid recovery...
Have Your Say! Focus Group & Survey
We are looking for your help to understand more about the experiences of Herefordshire county residents who have been affected by domestic abuse. The results will be used to inform revisions to the Herefordshire Domestic Abuse Strategy 2019-24 to match the...
Celebrating International Women’s Day
This year is West Mercia Women’s Aid 40th anniversary, making our celebration of International Women’s Day even more significant. Read our press release here
Medusa reimagined for International Women’s Day 2022
Mobilise (formerly known as Worcester Arts Workshop) in partnership with Worcester Theatres, Arts Council England and Severn Arts present Badass Medusa #MeToo. Showing at Worcester Theatre’s on 7th, 8th, 9th March and Hereford Courtyard Theatre on 11th March. A bold...
Don’t suffer in silence this Valentine’s Day
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, West Mercia residents suffering domestic abuse are being urged to speak out. Read our latest press release here….
New sources of support for men
Recent funding has enabled West Mercia Women’s Aid to launch a new Helpline specifically for men. Specialist trained domestic abuse workers can be contacted via our Helpline. They can offer advice and bespoke support to men who are experiencing, or have...