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...
by Sally Langston | Mar 24, 2022 | Latest News
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...
by Sally Langston | Mar 21, 2022 | Latest News
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...
by Sally Langston | Mar 14, 2022 | Latest News
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...
by Sally Langston | Mar 7, 2022 | Latest News
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
by Sally Langston | Feb 21, 2022 | Latest News
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...
by Sally Langston | Feb 10, 2022 | Latest News
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….
by Sally Langston | Dec 16, 2021 | Latest News
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...
