VAWG Sector Joint Statement on Social Housing Allocations Consultation We are deeply concerned about the proposed changes to social housing allocations as a means to tackle a chronic lack…
The Domestic Abuse Report 2020: The Hidden Housing Crisis Domestic abuse is by its very nature a housing issue. This report examines the housing experiences of survivors of domestic abuse…
Women’s Aid responds to the levelling up, housing and communities (LUHC) committee’s report on exempt accommodation This week, the levelling up, housing and communities (LUHC) committee published their report…
Women’s Aid responds to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government’s funding announcement Lucy Hadley, Head of Policy and Campaigns at Women’s Aid said “We welcome the £125…
…UK’s largest housing charity, gives information on housing rights, homelessness and state benefits. They also have a useful guide regarding homelessness and domestic abuse Citizen’s Advice Your local Citizens’ Advice…
…has increased by 50 days. For residents moving into social housing, this increase was nearly two months. The proportion of survivors moving into social housing has increased by 10.1% yet…
…and other statutory agencies. Housing Women and children escaping domestic abuse need safe refuge and stable housing. Gatekeeping practices and a lack of understanding around the mechanics of domestic abuse…
…shall cover, but not be limited to, the police, probation, judiciary, magistracy, court staff, adult’s and children’s social care, health agencies, housing and jobcentres; b. shall be comprehensive, delivered by…
