This is a support service for women and children within Nottingham City who have experienced or are experiencing domestic abuse. We have a team of 3 support workers whose main aim is to enable women to maintain their tenancies. This may involve practical support regarding housing, benefits, personal safety planning, dealing with other agencies and debt advice or emotional support by weekly one to one work. As well as one-to-one support, we run a group for women to meet up, talk, get support from each other and take part in activities. This helps to empower women to live within their chosen community. Women who have exerienced or are experiencing domestic abuse and are living in Nottingham City . You may be living in any type of accommodation, for example a council or housing association tenant, owner occupier or living with family or friends. How can I access this service? You can telephone Women's Aid Advice Centre yourself or ask someone to call on your behalf including a worker from any agency on 0808 800 0340 Following referral you will be contacted by a support worker to talk about the service. What can I expect from this service? Our confidential service offers one-to-one sessions with your allocated worker. They will offer information, advice and support on a range of areas which may include:
As well as one-to-one support, the team run a group for women to meet up, talk, get support from each other and take part in activities. There is a free creche facility available for children aged 2 - 5 at the Women's Centre for women accessing the service. |