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...
A day in the life of…
HIDVA’s are Hospital Independent Domestic Violence Advisors who provide free, confidential, non-judgemental, independent advice, advocacy and education to all patients and staff suffering from domestic abuse. Meg Trinder, our HIDVA for Hereford tells us what a...Expanding our services for young people
Young people can experience distressing and harmful abuse in their relationships – bullying, harassment and intimidation are just some of the behaviours that are used to exert control over a girlfriend or boyfriend. Recent funding has enabled us to develop the support...Making politics more accessible for women and young people in Herefordshire
Last month, one of our Trustees, Vivian Barraclough attended a Your Council Your Voice meeting, organised by Herefordshire’s Women’s Equality Group, an informal group of local women who wish to promote gender equality. The event saw a sub group, entitled Women and...
16 Days of Action – let’s start at the beginning…
With The 16 Days of Action Against Domestic Violence – otherwise known as The White Ribbon campaign – just around the corner, activities and events will be taking place all around the UK to highlight violence against women and girls. But what do we actually know about...