Funding must be accessible to all specialist services - not only those commissioned by PCCs or councils. And we must see a ring-fenced amount for led ‘by and for’ BME women, Deaf and disabled women & LGBT survivors to ensure inequalities are not entrenched further [3/4]

Today the Domestic Abuse Strategic Partnerhip focuses upon 2 key areas that can undermine women & children’s safety. The CJS & access to accommodation. Big challenges that are not addressed in the DA Bill. We need a plan #vawg #aroofisnotarefuge #DomesticAbuse

Exciting IRIS news! Our AE's are being trained to deliver our IRIS sessions virtually so surgeries will still be able to take part in IRIS training. It covers how to help women that are experiencing domestic violence & refer them to our service, especially during lock down.

I'm really pleased that the Domestic Abuse Bill has been passed by Parliament. This bill will protect approximately 2.4 million victims each year from domestic abuse. This shows the power of our democracy to make real change for people across the country.

Our helpline is open now, and is open 7 days a week 9.15am-5.15pm. Call us if you're scared, anxious or want advice. We will listen, we will believe what you tell us, and we promise you are not alone in what you're going through.💜 0808 800 0028

If you're in trouble dial 999. If you cannot speak, dial 55. We hear you. You are not alone. x.com/WMWomensAid/st…

Love your T-shirt Laura Tobin.

If BBC EastEnders storyline this evening has frightened you, and made you worry about your own relationship our helpline is open at 9.15am in the morning and our team will listen to what you’re going through. #YouAreNotAlone 0808 800 0028 📞

Last night on BBC EastEnders, #Chantelle tragically lost her life at the hand of her abuser. People ask ‘why didn’t she just leave?’ but it isn’t that easy. There are many barriers to leaving an abusive relationship. We understand and want to help➡️bit.ly/2Hax8V7

A conviction of manslaughter is no justice for Claire Parry and her family. We are appalled by the perpetrator’s description of her murder as a 'kerfuffle', and the judge saying it was a ‘loss of self-control’. It is a myth that people have no control over their physical actions.

🙌 Since launching our Live Chat, we’ve had conversations with over 2,600 women (31st October 2019 - 30th October 2020). Thank you for helping us reach our one-year milestone. We hope that, together, we can continue to #SupportSurvivors. Donate today ➡ lght.ly/iloca9d

If, for whatever reason, you are finding life tough right now, don’t feel there isn’t anybody to turn too ... Samaritans: 116 123 Childline: 0800 1111 Domestic Violence Hotline: 0808 2000 247 Mind: 0300 123 3393 Age UK: 0800 169 6565 Look after yourselves and each other

It's International Day to End Violence against Women. Whoever needs to hear this today: We hear you. We see you. We believe you. You’re not alone. 🧡 #orangetheworld #16Days #GenerationEquality

Really important message from Boris Johnson tonight. If you are at risk of, or experiencing domestic abuse, you can still leave home during lockdown. The National Domestic Abuse Helpline is staffed 24hrs 0808 2000 247. #YouAreNotAlone

From today, those experiencing domestic abuse will be able to go into a Boots or indie chemist & seek help. If they say the codeword ‘ANI’ they’ll be taken to a private room & asked if they want to call 999 or domestic abuse helpline. ANI stands for Action Needed Immediately

Are you a woman experiencing domestic abuse, but you haven't yet made the decision to contact anyone for help? If it's safe for you to watch this short video please do so 💜 youtube.com/watch?v=-7L_eD…

Long-term sustainable government funding MUST be delivered alongside the #DABill to secure the future of vital domestic abuse services, including dedicated funding for specialist refuges led ‘by and for’ Black and minoritised women Imkaan.

Thank you Jess Phillips for naming the women that have been killed by men in the past year — a list compiled by Dr Karen Ingala Smith. We will not forget them, the women before them, or the women living with abuse right now. #SayTheirNames Femicide Census

Make Menopause Matter in Healthcare, the Workplace and Education. #MakeMenopauseMatter - Sign the Petition! chng.it/NxvS2D8s via Change.org UK