The Home Office has announced that from 31 January 2024, victims of domestic abuse who do not have the financial means to leave their abusers will be able to apply for a one-off payment of up to £500 for essential items to help them and their children flee to safety. For the first time, victims ... The post Hestia and UK Says No More respond to national domestic abuse ‘flee fund’ appeared first on UK SAYS NO MORE ..read more

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 ... The post Nationwide – the UK’s biggest branch network – joins Hestia’s Safe Spaces appeared first on UK SAYS NO MORE ..read more

Businesses have a crucial role to play in breaking the silence around domestic abuse for their staff and customers. TSB highlight the practical realities of escaping from abuse and how they're helping victims. The post Guest blog: How schemes like TSB’s “Flee Fund” address the practical realities of escaping domestic abuse appeared first on UK SAYS NO MORE ..read more

At the Safe and Together Institute they recognise the vital role we each play in identifying domestic abuse. Believing survivors and responding effectively will help ensure they get the help and support they need. The post Guest blog: ‘Everyone can believe, respond, refer’ appeared first on UK SAYS NO MORE ..read more

Dr Nicola Sharp-Jeffs, Founder and CEO of Surviving Economic Abuse shares how victims of economic abuse can get the support they need. The post Guest blog: Getting Support for Economic Abuse appeared first on UK SAYS NO MORE ..read more

Claire nearly lost her life when her partner tried to murder her in her sleep. Eventually she was supported by Hestia and now volunteers on our refuge referral line, taking calls from other women affected by domestic abuse. The post Blog: Claire’s Story – How a survivor of domestic violence now volunteers to help others appeared first on UK SAYS NO MORE ..read more

Independent Sexual Violence Advisors (ISVAs) provide specialist support for people who have experienced sexual violence. Read Jas's Day in the Life of an ISVA for more insight. The post Blog: A day in the life of an ISVA (Independent Sexual Violence Advisor)   appeared first on UK SAYS NO MORE ..read more

This weekend marked the start of ‘16 Days of Activism’ – an annual international campaign that kicks off on 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and runs until 10 December, Human Rights Day. The post Blog: 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence appeared first on UK SAYS NO MORE ..read more

Santander UK has announced that it is the latest high-street presence to join Hestia’s Safe Spaces scheme, where anyone experiencing domestic abuse can access support in the bank’s network of 445 branches. The post Santander joins Safe Spaces, providing in branch support for domestic abuse survivors appeared first on UK SAYS NO MORE ..read more

From today, those at risk of or suffering from domestic abuse will be able to receive help from one of 18 Jobcentres and Jobs and Benefit Offices* across the UK. Anyone who needs to will be able to use a ‘Safe Space’ where they can contact specialist domestic abuse services for support and advice, or ... The post <strong>Safe Spaces for victims of domestic abuse to be piloted in Jobcentres</strong> appeared first on UK SAYS NO MORE ..read more