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Check out the most recent posts from the UK SAYS NO MORE blog, featuring the latest news, opinion pieces and partnership announcements.

LGBTQ+ People Must See Their Stories Of Violence Told

As figures show, the LGBTQ+ community experience high levels of domestic abuse and sexual violence. But representation is woefully short The fact that LGBTQ+ individuals experience domestic abuse and sexual violence at a rate equal or beyond their heterosexual/cisgender counterparts is no secret – but it’s certainly uncatered to. According to Stonewall, almost half of all

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UK SAYS NO MORE partners with Women Acting In Today’s Society

Yesterday (9th August 2018) the Government announced they will continue to fund supported housing through housing benefit, meaning refuges that would have otherwise closed will be able to remain open. Refuges, as well as other support services, are essential for those fleeing or affected by domestic abuse, and can save a person’s life. As the

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Time Is A Great Healer: Releasing The Wounds of The Past

Read Margaret V Aberdeen’s latest blog post, taken from her upcoming book I’ll Never Be Hit Again: I am sick and tired of hearing the ignorance of some people ask a victim of abuse: “Why did you stay?” “Why didn’t you just leave?” “Other people have survived worse.” “Just move on.” “Get over it.” Or “Let

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From Burnout To Breakthrough Partner With UK SAYS NO MORE

According to the Mental Health Foundation, 1 in 6 of us experience a mental health issue in any week. In addition, virtually all of us will experience stress in one way or another throughout our lifetime. Stress can be caused by a large number of factors, and can impact every aspect of your day-to-day life. We’re

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Retreat West Books partners with UK SAYS NO MORE

We love books and creative writing which showcase work focusing on social issues,; these works bring our attention to stories that matter – those of hardship, injustice, change and revolution. We’re so pleased to be partnering with Retreat West Books, particularly as they launch their anthology The Word For Freedom – a charity anthology of stories celebrating

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Skye Alexandra House joins UK SAYS NO MORE

We’re proud to announce our latest partner of the campaign, Skye Alexandra House. One of the most vital elements of our partnerships is the opportunity to share resources, sources of support and information, and our sector partners allow us to do just that. In their own words… Skye Alexandra House is a bespoke organisation designed

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UK SAYS NO MORE Partners with Deva Films

The paramount importance of media representation for survivors of domestic abuse and sexual violence cannot be underestimated. To see stories of abuse and violence told with integrity, truth and accuracy can be cathartic for those who have endured similar horrors. On the flip side, the portrayal of these stories across mainstream and niche media can

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Why we need to talk to young people about pornography.

This is why we need to talk to young people about pornography.

It’s no surprise that developments in technology have revolutionised the way we carry out almost every aspect of our daily lives. From the first email being sent in the 1970s, the introduction of the World Wide Web in 1991, and the first ever mobile phone with internet connectivity launching in 1996, we’ve come a long

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UK Says No More urges victims to make use of Safe Spaces as incidents are expected to rise during Euros.

UK Says No More has joined together with high street banks and pharmacies to urge anyone at risk to access support via designated Safe Spaces found on high streets across the UK.

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NatWest marks ‘No More Week’ by opening Safe Spaces for economic and domestic abuse victims

6 March 2024 NatWest Group is announcing that starting this week it will offer Safe Spaces to people experiencing economic and domestic abuse in over 360 branches across the UK including NatWest, Ulster Bank and Royal Bank of Scotland branches.  Safe Spaces, part of Hestia’s UK Says No More campaign, are designated locations which anyone ...

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Nationwide – the UK’s biggest branch network – joins Hestia’s Safe Spaces

Nationwide – the largest branch network of any UK banking brand -– will offer Hestia’s Safe Spaces scheme to people experiencing domestic abuse across more than 400 branches across the UK. A recent poll by Nationwide shows almost half (48%) the population have experienced, or know someone who has experienced domestic abuse, with almost one ...

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