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We are following government guidelines to try and delay the onset of widespread infection of Covid-19. For this reason, we are currently unable to offer Drop In sessions or pre-planned appointments at our offices. Our support workers are busy contacting our service users with booked appointments to offer phone support. Of course, this may not be appropriate for some, so please ...
Swansea Women’s Aid used popular Swansea bar Noah’s Yard’s daily-changing sign to highlight violence against women as a part of our International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence activities. Swansea Women’s Aid decided to use the sign, which has become a local icon, to raise awareness of violence against women. The ...
We are delighted to announce that Swansea Women’s Aid has been awarded The Supporting Survivors Award at Cymorth Cymru’s The Promoting Independence Awards .The Promoting Independence Awards celebrate the work done by people in the housing and support sector in Wales, showing the best examples of how organisations support people to improve wellbeing. The awards promote excellent and progressive work. ...
Swansea Women’s Aid is passionate about providing the best possible service for our service users. We rely on feedback from our service users to ensure that we can do this and we strive to take on board the feedback we receive to help shape our services in the future. We are currently asking people who have used our services from January ...
Pictured: Winner of the Lifetime achievement award Lynne Sanders We are delighted to announce that on Friday 11th of October Swansea Women’s Aid Chief Executive Lynne Sanders was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award at The Women in Business 2019 Award ceremony at Brangwyn Hall. The award recognises the dedication and commitment that Lynne has shown to Swansea Women’s Aid in the 33 ...
We are delighted to announce that Swansea Women’s Aid’s CEO Lynne Sanders was invited to and attended The Queen’s Buckingham Palace Garden Party on May 21st, 2019. Lynne, who has been a vital part of Swansea Women’s Aid for thirty-three years, was invited to the party in recognition of the dedication and commitment she has shown to charity work and the ...
Who is this survey aimed at and why is it needed? This survey is designed to gather the experiences of adults (16+), living in Swansea or Neath Port Talbot who have at some point been affected by any form of Domestic Violence or Abuse. This includes relationship violence, emotional abuse, control (including coercive control), sexual violence, sexual exploitation, female genital ...
This statement is in relation to an article posted this week on Wales Online regarding Swansea Women’s Aid’s SWAN Project. We feel the need to clarify several points within the article and have done so within the statement below. ...
As part of International Women’s Day, Swansea Women’s Aid invite you to help raise much needed funds for the provision of our support services for women and children. Please join in, donate via localgiving.org/appeal/paintyournailsforswa and circulate to friends, family and colleagues. Thank you. ...
Due to staff training, Drop In sessions at Bond Street will be cancelled on Thursday 9th August 2018. Drop In sessions will still be available at the One Stop Shop, Singleton Street, Swansea Tel: 01792 345 750 ...
Drivers play a crucial role on our SWAN Evening Outreach Project as without them we can’t reach outreach locations and deliver much needed support, food and drink to vulnerable women. But they don’t just drive the outreach van, they also assist in support, record information and their vigilance helps keep the team and the community safe. If you’re interested in this role and have a standard full UK driver’s license then get in touch with us at volunteering@swanseawa.org.uk or call Lorna, our Volunteer Coordinator, on 07436125855.
Become part of our amazing team of women supporting women by volunteering on the SWAN Project. If you’re interested, please email us at volunteering@swanseawa.org.uk or call Lorna on 07436 125855.
When you think of loneliness, what’s the image that comes to mind?
How often do you picture a woman who has experienced domestic abuse? There are very strong links between domestic abuse and violence against women and girls, and feelings of loneliness and isolation among women and children affected.
In the case of domestic abuse, social isolation is a specific tactic used by a perpetrator to gain control over their victim. A perpetrator may use emotional manipulation to distance the victim from friends or family, sowing disconnection that prevents the victim from being able to seek help and others noticing that something isn’t right.
Those affected by domestic abuse, sexual violence, and violence against women also face barriers to overcoming loneliness and social isolation due to responsibilities, financial barriers, and cultural stigma.
Women from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ people,
or those with disabilities, might face even further loneliness and social isolation when seeking support.
Exposure to violence and trauma can sadly have lasting impacts on how an individual connects with others. Such as lack of trust and feelings of fear.
It is also difficult for those affected to go on “as normal” and participate in social interactions when dealing with the long-term impacts of domestic abuse.
This could lead to increased social withdrawal, and even greater feelings of loneliness at a time when support is needed most.
We are here for you. If you need support, call our helpline on 01792 644683.
Do you like the thought of working with women for women?
We have extended the closing date on the exciting new post ........
Ask Me is an exciting community of people who raise awareness around abuse. Is this the role for you?
Why not take a look...
Our Outreach Team Leaders are a key part of the SWAN Project because they provide a familiar and friendly face to vulnerable women while offering practical and emotional support. They also lead and mentor a small team and provide a crucial link between our evening and daytime outreach services. This is a hands-on, rewarding role that offers comprehensive training and the experience needed to pursue a career in the area. If you’re interested in volunteering with us as part of this vital team, please email us at volunteering@swanseawa.org.uk or call Lorna on 07436 125855.
Very soon we will be announcing a brand new project at Swansea Women's Aid, with survivors central to its development.
We hope you will be involved. 💜
A brand new project is underway at Swansea Women’s Aid, with survivors central to its development.
We believe that you deserve support, recognition, acknowledgement, and community.
That’s why we are here; to see you, to collaborate with you.
In generating ideas, engaging with decision makers, designing solutions, challenging policies, shaping services.
In creating a community and a way of serving others, as well as determinedly pushing for real change.
In facing the reality of the long-term effects of domestic abuse. And in healing, together.
Very soon we will be announcing this brand new project.
We hope you will be involved.
Love,
Swansea Women’s Aid 💜
Very excited about our first face-to-face training for SWAN volunteers in June! If you're interested in supporting women in a dynamic volunteer role that offers comprehensive training, get in touch with us at the email or number below.