Dewis Choice
@choiceolderppl.bsky.social
Transforming the response to Domestic Abuse in later life. A co-produced initiative based at the Centre for Age, Gender & Social Justice, Aberystwyth University
It’s Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week. Learn more about how this and other forms of domestic abuse affect older victim survivors, listen to Episode 1 of Out of Sight.
⚠️Content note: discussions of sexual violence, violence, attempted murder, attempted suicide, threat and intimidation
⚠️Content note: discussions of sexual violence, violence, attempted murder, attempted suicide, threat and intimidation
Episode 1: An Introduction to Domestic Abuse and Older Victim-Survivors
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February 6, 2026 at 1:03 PM
It’s Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week. Learn more about how this and other forms of domestic abuse affect older victim survivors, listen to Episode 1 of Out of Sight.
⚠️Content note: discussions of sexual violence, violence, attempted murder, attempted suicide, threat and intimidation
⚠️Content note: discussions of sexual violence, violence, attempted murder, attempted suicide, threat and intimidation
📆Wythnos Ymwybyddiaeth o Gam-drin Rhywiol a Thrais Rhywiol. Dysgu mwy am hyn a gam-drin domestig yn effeithio ar ddioddefwyr-oroeswyr hŷn, gwrandewch ar Bennod 1 ‘Out of Sight’.
⚠️Rhybudd cynnwys: trafodaethau am drais rhywiol, trais, ymgais i lofruddio, ymgais ar hunanladdiad, bygwth a dychryn.
⚠️Rhybudd cynnwys: trafodaethau am drais rhywiol, trais, ymgais i lofruddio, ymgais ar hunanladdiad, bygwth a dychryn.
Episode 1: An Introduction to Domestic Abuse and Older Victim-Survivors
open.spotify.com
February 6, 2026 at 1:02 PM
📆Wythnos Ymwybyddiaeth o Gam-drin Rhywiol a Thrais Rhywiol. Dysgu mwy am hyn a gam-drin domestig yn effeithio ar ddioddefwyr-oroeswyr hŷn, gwrandewch ar Bennod 1 ‘Out of Sight’.
⚠️Rhybudd cynnwys: trafodaethau am drais rhywiol, trais, ymgais i lofruddio, ymgais ar hunanladdiad, bygwth a dychryn.
⚠️Rhybudd cynnwys: trafodaethau am drais rhywiol, trais, ymgais i lofruddio, ymgais ar hunanladdiad, bygwth a dychryn.
Today is #TimeToTalkDay, get involved and share this post to remind others that it's okay to reach out for help
📞 West Wales Action for Mental Health 01267245572
📞 Mind 03001021234
📞 Calm 0800585858
📞 Samaritans 03300945717
You’re not alone 💜
📞 West Wales Action for Mental Health 01267245572
📞 Mind 03001021234
📞 Calm 0800585858
📞 Samaritans 03300945717
You’re not alone 💜
February 5, 2026 at 9:08 AM
Today is #TimeToTalkDay, get involved and share this post to remind others that it's okay to reach out for help
📞 West Wales Action for Mental Health 01267245572
📞 Mind 03001021234
📞 Calm 0800585858
📞 Samaritans 03300945717
You’re not alone 💜
📞 West Wales Action for Mental Health 01267245572
📞 Mind 03001021234
📞 Calm 0800585858
📞 Samaritans 03300945717
You’re not alone 💜
Heddiw yw #DiwrnodAmserSiarad, rhannwch y post hwn i atgoffa ei bod hi'n iawn i gofyn am help.
📞Gweithredu Gorllewin Cymru Dros Iechyd Meddwl 01267245572
📞 Calm 0800585858
📞 Samaritans 03300945717
📞Mind 03001021234
Dydych chi ddim ar eich pen eich hun💜
📞Gweithredu Gorllewin Cymru Dros Iechyd Meddwl 01267245572
📞 Calm 0800585858
📞 Samaritans 03300945717
📞Mind 03001021234
Dydych chi ddim ar eich pen eich hun💜
February 5, 2026 at 9:05 AM
Heddiw yw #DiwrnodAmserSiarad, rhannwch y post hwn i atgoffa ei bod hi'n iawn i gofyn am help.
📞Gweithredu Gorllewin Cymru Dros Iechyd Meddwl 01267245572
📞 Calm 0800585858
📞 Samaritans 03300945717
📞Mind 03001021234
Dydych chi ddim ar eich pen eich hun💜
📞Gweithredu Gorllewin Cymru Dros Iechyd Meddwl 01267245572
📞 Calm 0800585858
📞 Samaritans 03300945717
📞Mind 03001021234
Dydych chi ddim ar eich pen eich hun💜
✍️Over a period of almost four years, Dewis Choice have recorded the stories of three older women who have experienced #DomesticAbuse and #SexualViolence within their marriages, and the perspectives of practitioners supporting them.
📚Hear their voices in our publication buff.ly/AsGLHNg
📚Hear their voices in our publication buff.ly/AsGLHNg
February 4, 2026 at 2:27 PM
✍️Over a period of almost four years, Dewis Choice have recorded the stories of three older women who have experienced #DomesticAbuse and #SexualViolence within their marriages, and the perspectives of practitioners supporting them.
📚Hear their voices in our publication buff.ly/AsGLHNg
📚Hear their voices in our publication buff.ly/AsGLHNg
🏴✍️Dros gyfnod o bron i bedair blynedd, mae tîm prosiect Dewis Choice wedi cofnodi straeon tair menyw hŷn sydd wedi dioddef cam-drin domestig a thrais rhywiol yn eu priodasau, a safbwyntiau’r ymarferwyr sy'n eu cynorthwyo.
💬Darllenwch eu straeon yn ein papur: buff.ly/AsGLHNg
💬Darllenwch eu straeon yn ein papur: buff.ly/AsGLHNg
February 4, 2026 at 2:25 PM
🏴✍️Dros gyfnod o bron i bedair blynedd, mae tîm prosiect Dewis Choice wedi cofnodi straeon tair menyw hŷn sydd wedi dioddef cam-drin domestig a thrais rhywiol yn eu priodasau, a safbwyntiau’r ymarferwyr sy'n eu cynorthwyo.
💬Darllenwch eu straeon yn ein papur: buff.ly/AsGLHNg
💬Darllenwch eu straeon yn ein papur: buff.ly/AsGLHNg
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Today is the day!
Our 'Life Beyond Sexual Violence' Event and Exhibition is taking place at Rothbury House to celebrate healing and survivorship 🫶
Our 'Life Beyond Sexual Violence' Event and Exhibition is taking place at Rothbury House to celebrate healing and survivorship 🫶
February 3, 2026 at 11:34 AM
Today is the day!
Our 'Life Beyond Sexual Violence' Event and Exhibition is taking place at Rothbury House to celebrate healing and survivorship 🫶
Our 'Life Beyond Sexual Violence' Event and Exhibition is taking place at Rothbury House to celebrate healing and survivorship 🫶
📸 Intimate image-based abuse affects older women, men and non binary people.
This Sexual Abuse & Sexual Violence Awareness Week, strengthen your practice by exploring practical tips you can use straight away when supporting older people... 1/2🧵
This Sexual Abuse & Sexual Violence Awareness Week, strengthen your practice by exploring practical tips you can use straight away when supporting older people... 1/2🧵
February 3, 2026 at 8:49 AM
📸 Intimate image-based abuse affects older women, men and non binary people.
This Sexual Abuse & Sexual Violence Awareness Week, strengthen your practice by exploring practical tips you can use straight away when supporting older people... 1/2🧵
This Sexual Abuse & Sexual Violence Awareness Week, strengthen your practice by exploring practical tips you can use straight away when supporting older people... 1/2🧵
🏴📸 Mae cam-drin ar sail delweddau personol yn effeithio ar fenywod, dynion a phobl anneuaidd hŷn.
Yn ystod yr wythnos hon o godi ymwybyddiaeth am #GamDrinRhywiol a #ThraisRhywiol, cryfhewch eich ymarfer trwy ystyried awgrymiadau ymarferol y gallwch eu defnyddio yn syth wrth gynorthwyo pobl hŷn 1/2🧵
Yn ystod yr wythnos hon o godi ymwybyddiaeth am #GamDrinRhywiol a #ThraisRhywiol, cryfhewch eich ymarfer trwy ystyried awgrymiadau ymarferol y gallwch eu defnyddio yn syth wrth gynorthwyo pobl hŷn 1/2🧵
February 3, 2026 at 8:48 AM
🏴📸 Mae cam-drin ar sail delweddau personol yn effeithio ar fenywod, dynion a phobl anneuaidd hŷn.
Yn ystod yr wythnos hon o godi ymwybyddiaeth am #GamDrinRhywiol a #ThraisRhywiol, cryfhewch eich ymarfer trwy ystyried awgrymiadau ymarferol y gallwch eu defnyddio yn syth wrth gynorthwyo pobl hŷn 1/2🧵
Yn ystod yr wythnos hon o godi ymwybyddiaeth am #GamDrinRhywiol a #ThraisRhywiol, cryfhewch eich ymarfer trwy ystyried awgrymiadau ymarferol y gallwch eu defnyddio yn syth wrth gynorthwyo pobl hŷn 1/2🧵
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February Schedule💜
Already this year, the team at PEGS have shared our new Financial Abuse Workshop, alongside the release of our brand new Practitioner Led Sessions for parents with adult children.
Will you be joining us this month at one of our sessions?💜
Already this year, the team at PEGS have shared our new Financial Abuse Workshop, alongside the release of our brand new Practitioner Led Sessions for parents with adult children.
Will you be joining us this month at one of our sessions?💜
February 2, 2026 at 9:30 AM
February Schedule💜
Already this year, the team at PEGS have shared our new Financial Abuse Workshop, alongside the release of our brand new Practitioner Led Sessions for parents with adult children.
Will you be joining us this month at one of our sessions?💜
Already this year, the team at PEGS have shared our new Financial Abuse Workshop, alongside the release of our brand new Practitioner Led Sessions for parents with adult children.
Will you be joining us this month at one of our sessions?💜
🏳️🌈As we mark LGBTQ+ History Month, we’re proud to share the important work of @galopuk.bsky.social and their support for older LGBTQ+ people living with domestic abuse. Thank you for all the work you do!
Sexual violence can take many forms, and sometimes our sexual or romantic orientation and/or gender identity may be used as part of the abuse.
For #SexualViolenceAwarenessWeek, we'll be sharing information about LGBT+ experiences of sexual violence and the specialist support available.
For #SexualViolenceAwarenessWeek, we'll be sharing information about LGBT+ experiences of sexual violence and the specialist support available.
February 2, 2026 at 9:09 AM
🏳️🌈As we mark LGBTQ+ History Month, we’re proud to share the important work of @galopuk.bsky.social and their support for older LGBTQ+ people living with domestic abuse. Thank you for all the work you do!
🏳️🌈This LGBTQ+ History Month, strengthen your support for older #LGBTQ+ people facing #DomesticAbuse.
🌟This short video shares practical, inclusive tips you can put into practice straight away.
▶️ Watch the full video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fnSJM-jRWhk
🌟This short video shares practical, inclusive tips you can put into practice straight away.
▶️ Watch the full video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fnSJM-jRWhk
February 2, 2026 at 9:01 AM
🏳️🌈This LGBTQ+ History Month, strengthen your support for older #LGBTQ+ people facing #DomesticAbuse.
🌟This short video shares practical, inclusive tips you can put into practice straight away.
▶️ Watch the full video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fnSJM-jRWhk
🌟This short video shares practical, inclusive tips you can put into practice straight away.
▶️ Watch the full video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fnSJM-jRWhk
🏴🏳️🌈 Y Mis Hanes LHDTC+ hwn, atgyfnerthwch eich cefnogaeth i bobl #LHDTC+ hŷn sy'n wynebu #CamdrinDomestig.
🌟Mae'r fideo byr hwn yn rhannu awgrymiadau ymarferol, cynhwysol y gallwch eu rhoi ar waith ar unwaith.
▶️ Gwyliwch yn Cymraeg yma: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pm5MGJdUW0c
🌟Mae'r fideo byr hwn yn rhannu awgrymiadau ymarferol, cynhwysol y gallwch eu rhoi ar waith ar unwaith.
▶️ Gwyliwch yn Cymraeg yma: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pm5MGJdUW0c
February 2, 2026 at 9:01 AM
🏴🏳️🌈 Y Mis Hanes LHDTC+ hwn, atgyfnerthwch eich cefnogaeth i bobl #LHDTC+ hŷn sy'n wynebu #CamdrinDomestig.
🌟Mae'r fideo byr hwn yn rhannu awgrymiadau ymarferol, cynhwysol y gallwch eu rhoi ar waith ar unwaith.
▶️ Gwyliwch yn Cymraeg yma: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pm5MGJdUW0c
🌟Mae'r fideo byr hwn yn rhannu awgrymiadau ymarferol, cynhwysol y gallwch eu rhoi ar waith ar unwaith.
▶️ Gwyliwch yn Cymraeg yma: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pm5MGJdUW0c
🏴🧠Pleser croesawu Sarah Murphy AS!
Amlygodd ymchwilwyr waith ar ganser y fron, endometriosis, testosteron, chlefyd cardiofasgwlaidd, a rhannodd ein Cyd-gyfarwyddwr ganfyddiadau pwysig ar effaith #CamDrinDomestig ar #FenywodHŷn, gan amlinellu sut mae ein hymchwil yn anelu at greu newid ystyrlon.
Amlygodd ymchwilwyr waith ar ganser y fron, endometriosis, testosteron, chlefyd cardiofasgwlaidd, a rhannodd ein Cyd-gyfarwyddwr ganfyddiadau pwysig ar effaith #CamDrinDomestig ar #FenywodHŷn, gan amlinellu sut mae ein hymchwil yn anelu at greu newid ystyrlon.
Pleser oedd croesawu’r Gweinidog Iechyd Meddwl a Llesiant, Sarah Murphy AS, yma heddiw.
Clywodd am ein hymchwil iechyd menywod, gan gynnwys ein prosiectau ar y cyd gyda Bwrdd Iechyd Prifysgol Hywel Dda.
@sarah4bridgend.bsky.social
@hywelddauhb.bsky.social
Clywodd am ein hymchwil iechyd menywod, gan gynnwys ein prosiectau ar y cyd gyda Bwrdd Iechyd Prifysgol Hywel Dda.
@sarah4bridgend.bsky.social
@hywelddauhb.bsky.social
January 30, 2026 at 8:25 AM
🏴🧠Pleser croesawu Sarah Murphy AS!
Amlygodd ymchwilwyr waith ar ganser y fron, endometriosis, testosteron, chlefyd cardiofasgwlaidd, a rhannodd ein Cyd-gyfarwyddwr ganfyddiadau pwysig ar effaith #CamDrinDomestig ar #FenywodHŷn, gan amlinellu sut mae ein hymchwil yn anelu at greu newid ystyrlon.
Amlygodd ymchwilwyr waith ar ganser y fron, endometriosis, testosteron, chlefyd cardiofasgwlaidd, a rhannodd ein Cyd-gyfarwyddwr ganfyddiadau pwysig ar effaith #CamDrinDomestig ar #FenywodHŷn, gan amlinellu sut mae ein hymchwil yn anelu at greu newid ystyrlon.
🧠A pleasure to welcome Sarah Murphy MS! Researchers highlighted work by on breast cancer, endometriosis testosterone, cardiovascular disease, & our Co-Director shared important findings on the impact of #DomesticAbuse on #OlderWomen, outlining how our research aims to create meaningful change.
It was a pleasure to welcome the Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing, Sarah Murphy MS, here today.
She heard about some of our women’s health research, including our collaborative projects with Hywel Dda University Health Board.
@sarah4bridgend.bsky.social
@hywelddauhb.bsky.social
She heard about some of our women’s health research, including our collaborative projects with Hywel Dda University Health Board.
@sarah4bridgend.bsky.social
@hywelddauhb.bsky.social
January 30, 2026 at 8:19 AM
🧠A pleasure to welcome Sarah Murphy MS! Researchers highlighted work by on breast cancer, endometriosis testosterone, cardiovascular disease, & our Co-Director shared important findings on the impact of #DomesticAbuse on #OlderWomen, outlining how our research aims to create meaningful change.
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“What older people can get out of creative writing is the same as anyone... the new sense of confidence!" 🎭
This #CreativityMonth, we're looking back at our conversation with Age UK Camden, who came together to create a powerful play. Read what the experience meant to them: https://bit.ly/3LWtyQ8
This #CreativityMonth, we're looking back at our conversation with Age UK Camden, who came together to create a powerful play. Read what the experience meant to them: https://bit.ly/3LWtyQ8
January 29, 2026 at 5:53 PM
“What older people can get out of creative writing is the same as anyone... the new sense of confidence!" 🎭
This #CreativityMonth, we're looking back at our conversation with Age UK Camden, who came together to create a powerful play. Read what the experience meant to them: https://bit.ly/3LWtyQ8
This #CreativityMonth, we're looking back at our conversation with Age UK Camden, who came together to create a powerful play. Read what the experience meant to them: https://bit.ly/3LWtyQ8
🧠It was a pleasure to welcome Sarah Murphy MS, Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing, to learn about the women’s health research underway at Aberystwyth University and Hywel Dda University Health Board.
January 29, 2026 at 4:05 PM
🧠It was a pleasure to welcome Sarah Murphy MS, Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing, to learn about the women’s health research underway at Aberystwyth University and Hywel Dda University Health Board.
🏴 Roedd hi’n bleser croesawu Sarah Murphy AS, y Gweinidog Iechyd Meddwl a Llesiant, i ddysgu am yr ymchwil i iechyd menywod sy'n cael ei gynnal ym Prifysgol Aberystwyth a Hywel Dda University Health Board.
January 29, 2026 at 4:03 PM
🏴 Roedd hi’n bleser croesawu Sarah Murphy AS, y Gweinidog Iechyd Meddwl a Llesiant, i ddysgu am yr ymchwil i iechyd menywod sy'n cael ei gynnal ym Prifysgol Aberystwyth a Hywel Dda University Health Board.
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Galop's National Helpline for LGBT+ victims and survivors of abuse and violence is free, confidential, and run by LGBT+ people.
We're here if you need us 🌈🏳️⚧️
📞 0800 999 5428
📧 help@galop.org.uk
💻 galop.org.uk
We're here if you need us 🌈🏳️⚧️
📞 0800 999 5428
📧 help@galop.org.uk
💻 galop.org.uk
January 27, 2026 at 2:57 PM
Galop's National Helpline for LGBT+ victims and survivors of abuse and violence is free, confidential, and run by LGBT+ people.
We're here if you need us 🌈🏳️⚧️
📞 0800 999 5428
📧 help@galop.org.uk
💻 galop.org.uk
We're here if you need us 🌈🏳️⚧️
📞 0800 999 5428
📧 help@galop.org.uk
💻 galop.org.uk
This week we’ve been working with partners across the sector to improve responses to domestic abuse experienced by older people. Delivering specialist training to strengthen DASH reviews with Dyfed Powys Police, contributed to Safer Places first OPVA course & a day of training for Gwent Safeguarding
January 23, 2026 at 11:41 AM
This week we’ve been working with partners across the sector to improve responses to domestic abuse experienced by older people. Delivering specialist training to strengthen DASH reviews with Dyfed Powys Police, contributed to Safer Places first OPVA course & a day of training for Gwent Safeguarding
🏴 Yr wythnos hon rydyn ni wedi bod yn gweithio gyda phartneriaid ar draws y sector i wella’r ymateb i gam-drin domestig a brofir gan bobl hŷn.
January 23, 2026 at 11:34 AM
🏴 Yr wythnos hon rydyn ni wedi bod yn gweithio gyda phartneriaid ar draws y sector i wella’r ymateb i gam-drin domestig a brofir gan bobl hŷn.
🗞️ News: Proud to see our #NAWO #16DaysofActivism award featured in Nation Cymru. It recognises our work to end gender‑based violence and support older people. Thank you to NAWO and everyone championing this vital cause. Together we can build a safer future.
nation.cymru/news/welsh-u...
nation.cymru/news/welsh-u...
January 20, 2026 at 12:17 PM
🗞️ News: Proud to see our #NAWO #16DaysofActivism award featured in Nation Cymru. It recognises our work to end gender‑based violence and support older people. Thank you to NAWO and everyone championing this vital cause. Together we can build a safer future.
nation.cymru/news/welsh-u...
nation.cymru/news/welsh-u...
🗞️ 🏴Newyddion: Testun balchder i ni yw bod ein gwobr #NAWO #16DiwrnodoWeithredu yn ymddangos yn Nation Cymru. Mae'n cydnabod ein gwaith i roi terfyn ar drais ar sail rhywedd a chefnogi pobl hŷn. Diolch i NAWO ac i bawb sy'n hyrwyddo'r achos hollbwysig hwn. nation.cymru/news/welsh-u...
Welsh university's domestic abuse project wins award at UK parliament
A project from a Welsh university supporting older people affected by domestic abuse has won a prestigious award at the House of Lords. The team of researchers working on the Dewis Choice project at…
nation.cymru
January 20, 2026 at 12:16 PM
🗞️ 🏴Newyddion: Testun balchder i ni yw bod ein gwobr #NAWO #16DiwrnodoWeithredu yn ymddangos yn Nation Cymru. Mae'n cydnabod ein gwaith i roi terfyn ar drais ar sail rhywedd a chefnogi pobl hŷn. Diolch i NAWO ac i bawb sy'n hyrwyddo'r achos hollbwysig hwn. nation.cymru/news/welsh-u...
"This guide is essential reading for anyone working in adult safeguarding. It gives clear, concise and practical advice on technology-facilitated abuse"
✍️Created in collaboration with PEGS, Heddlu Dyfed-Powys Police and Dewis Choice
📗Available for free: buff.ly/DG2KBbX
✍️Created in collaboration with PEGS, Heddlu Dyfed-Powys Police and Dewis Choice
📗Available for free: buff.ly/DG2KBbX
January 19, 2026 at 12:01 PM
"This guide is essential reading for anyone working in adult safeguarding. It gives clear, concise and practical advice on technology-facilitated abuse"
✍️Created in collaboration with PEGS, Heddlu Dyfed-Powys Police and Dewis Choice
📗Available for free: buff.ly/DG2KBbX
✍️Created in collaboration with PEGS, Heddlu Dyfed-Powys Police and Dewis Choice
📗Available for free: buff.ly/DG2KBbX
🏴"Bydd y canllaw newydd hwn ar gyfer ymarferwyr yn adnodd amhrisiadwy ar gyfer y rhai sy’n gweithio yn y maes plismona" Walter Lloyd-Smith, Rheolwr Bwrdd Diogelu Oedolion Norfolk
✍️Crëwyd mewn cydweithrediad â PEGS, Heddlu Dyfed-Powys Police a Dewis Choice
📗Ar gael am ddim: buff.ly/YruSJEE
✍️Crëwyd mewn cydweithrediad â PEGS, Heddlu Dyfed-Powys Police a Dewis Choice
📗Ar gael am ddim: buff.ly/YruSJEE
January 19, 2026 at 11:58 AM
🏴"Bydd y canllaw newydd hwn ar gyfer ymarferwyr yn adnodd amhrisiadwy ar gyfer y rhai sy’n gweithio yn y maes plismona" Walter Lloyd-Smith, Rheolwr Bwrdd Diogelu Oedolion Norfolk
✍️Crëwyd mewn cydweithrediad â PEGS, Heddlu Dyfed-Powys Police a Dewis Choice
📗Ar gael am ddim: buff.ly/YruSJEE
✍️Crëwyd mewn cydweithrediad â PEGS, Heddlu Dyfed-Powys Police a Dewis Choice
📗Ar gael am ddim: buff.ly/YruSJEE