Black women are nearly 4 times more likely to die while pregnant or soon after childbirth than white women. The role of racism in the 'appalling' disparity in maternal deaths may have been underestimated by the Government and NHS, MPs have warned.

Our co-founder Tinuke has been speaking this morning to @skynews and BBC Radio 4 Today about the @Commonswomequ report realised earlier today 📺 x.com/skynews/status… 📻 bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0…

I spoke to Channel 4 News about new powers to tackle police found guilty of gross misconduct. I want to see systemic reforms in the way police deal with allegations of police-perpetrated domestic abuse, from the very first point of disclosure. Watch here: channel4.com/news/police-ch…

People often wonder what it's like to reach out to The Hotline. Join our webinar “Empowering Support for Survivors” on Sept. 20th to learn how our services empower survivors on their journey to safety & healing. Sign-up here: bit.ly/Empower-surviv… #EndDV

I am extremely concerned by harrowing reports on #FamilyCourt published BBC News (UK) today. I hear from hundreds of victims & survivors about the devastation wrought by family court proceedings. We need urgent and wide-reaching reforms to restore public faith in the family court

#cheshirepolice #DomesticAbuse #Cheshire

An honour to be part of such an inspiring event with Cheshire East Council Pearls of Cheshire Pride of Romany Surviving Economic Abuse emma storey

Today it's International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, marking the first day of #16DaysOfActivism Domestic abuse is everyone's business. We must come together and play our part in tackling all forms of violence against women and girls.

A powerful and informative video which all DA practitioners need to see and be aware of.

Thank you DAHA for such an informative training on #perpetratorguidance #homelessness #16Days Standing Together Let us continue to fight against Domestic Abuse #TogetherStronger

#TruthBeTold #DomesticAbuse #CheshireEast #pearlsofcheshire #macclesfield #womenandchildren #stopDA #smallorganisations #ethnicminorities #honourbaseabuse #

Today marks 8 years since #CoerciveControl was criminalised, but despite how rife it is in our society and how utterly damaging, still only a minority of survivors see justice being done. Know the signs and help us do more to hold perpetrators to account: womensaid.org.uk/criminalisatio…

This consultation represents a temperature check of the situation faced by some survivors today. Read our new Survivor Voice Report, where we hear survivor voices and how this can inform the overall analysis of best practice today. standingtogether.org.uk/news/62gjq19rb…

Denial by the police to release information on suspected violent partners under Clare's Law requests puts women at risk of abuse. Proper implementation of Clare's Law with consistency across police forces is the need of the hour. theguardian.com/society/2024/j…

Offering 'flee funds' will provide some welcome respite to many survivors. Government must build on this important investment and secure the future of lifesaving domestic abuse services. Thank you Lauren Crosby Medlicott 👇 stylist.co.uk/news/flee-fund…

Are you over 60 or do you know someone who might benefit from our befriending services for the elderly? Click the link to sign up We look forward to having you!

Many Child Maintenance recipients are survivors of domestic abuse & perpetrators often refuse to pay as part of post-separation control. I welcome changes to better enforce payments & look forward to working with government to see what more can be done. bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politi…

A decade after the introduction of Clare’s Law, it is seriously concerning to see such inconsistency. Opportunities to protect victims are clearly being missed. We need strong leadership to transform the police response to domestic abuse. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

Ahead of the GE we're proud to share this important manifesto on behalf of the National Housing &Domestic Abuse Policy & Practice Gp. 5 key priorities to help survivors of domestic abuse escape and rebuild their lives in safe and secure accommodation #DomesticAbuse