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 …
We’ve partnered with Women’s Aid Federation Northern Ireland! As part of our mission to raise awareness of the staggering amount of domestic abuse and sexual violence still happening in the UK today, we’re aiming to take the UK SAYS NO MORE campaign to every corner of the country. This coming October, we’ll be heading over …
We’re fighting for a world without domestic abuse, sexual violence, injustice and inequality. It’s a vision that all of our supporters, followers and partners share, and one that we hope will lead to greater respect, tolerance and acceptance. These three values are core to the message behind Robert’s Wish, our latest partner to join the campaign. …
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 …
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 …
We’re delighted to welcome Modern Films as a partner of UK SAYS NO MORE, and are excited to see their film THE RAPE OF RECY TAYLOR launch in UK cinemas. Modern Films is a London-based, female-led film production, distribution and event cinema company, working with rising and established talent from around the world and bringing innovative stories …
We’ve partnered with Uber as part of their ongoing commitment to drive change and help us end domestic abuse and sexual violence. Using their national platform and our expertise, we’re working to make sure all drivers and riders are informed and aware, and that safety is paramount. We’re proud to partner with Uber and share this …
Here in the UK, 1 in 4 women will experience domestic abuse in their lifetime, while 1 in 5 have experienced some type of sexual violence since the age of 16 (ONS, 2018). These numbers are tremendously troubling, indicating that every single one of us likely knows more than one woman who has experienced domestic abuse, …
In the last month, we’ve welcomed new partners, marked Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week, attended a court hearing on the criminalisation of prostituted women, and awaited news on the government’s Domestic Abuse Bill. Read ahead for a swift yet (hopefully) informative overview of the past few weeks! Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness …
In order to tackle domestic violence and sexual assault, we must engage people and organisations all throughout the UK. That’s why we’re over the moon to welcome Clear Thinking Scotland as an official partner of the UK SAYS NO MORE campaign! Clear Thinking Scotland has evolved from the growing need for quality, caring and professional counselling …
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.
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 ...
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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