Woman's Trust
@womanstrust.bsky.social
We are the mental health specialists within the #VAWG sector, with unrivalled experience providing specialist (and free) mental health services for survivors of domestic abuse. www.womanstrust.org.uk
The government's upcoming #vawg strategy won't include childhood sex abuse - but over a quarter (28%) of women who can to us for support with domestic abuse-related mental health needs reported experiencing abuse as children. Fragmented policies do not support survivors.
#mentalhealth #domesticabuse
#mentalhealth #domesticabuse
August 26, 2025 at 3:35 PM
The government's upcoming #vawg strategy won't include childhood sex abuse - but over a quarter (28%) of women who can to us for support with domestic abuse-related mental health needs reported experiencing abuse as children. Fragmented policies do not support survivors.
#mentalhealth #domesticabuse
#mentalhealth #domesticabuse
If you are or know a young woman or girl (age 16 to 25) who would like to know how to
> spot if a relationship is healthy or unhealthy
> navigate tricky personal relationships
Email office@womanstrust.org.uk for info on our free workshops specifically for younger women
#vawg #mentalhealth #ywag
> spot if a relationship is healthy or unhealthy
> navigate tricky personal relationships
Email office@womanstrust.org.uk for info on our free workshops specifically for younger women
#vawg #mentalhealth #ywag
August 15, 2025 at 11:25 AM
If you are or know a young woman or girl (age 16 to 25) who would like to know how to
> spot if a relationship is healthy or unhealthy
> navigate tricky personal relationships
Email office@womanstrust.org.uk for info on our free workshops specifically for younger women
#vawg #mentalhealth #ywag
> spot if a relationship is healthy or unhealthy
> navigate tricky personal relationships
Email office@womanstrust.org.uk for info on our free workshops specifically for younger women
#vawg #mentalhealth #ywag
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An investment of £27.4m* annually is needed to support specialist community-based services to help with long-term recovery. *Minimum required investment per year as called for in June’s Spending Review by @womanstrust.bsky.social to fund community-based specialist and long-term provision.
August 13, 2025 at 12:41 PM
An investment of £27.4m* annually is needed to support specialist community-based services to help with long-term recovery. *Minimum required investment per year as called for in June’s Spending Review by @womanstrust.bsky.social to fund community-based specialist and long-term provision.
From Bradford to Brighton, Clacton to Cornwall and London to Leeds, we're getting survivors' voices heard all around the UK. Sign up to our newsletter here at womanstrust.org.uk/about-us/new...
#vawg #GiveSurvivorsHope #MentalHealth
#vawg #GiveSurvivorsHope #MentalHealth
July 22, 2025 at 9:20 AM
From Bradford to Brighton, Clacton to Cornwall and London to Leeds, we're getting survivors' voices heard all around the UK. Sign up to our newsletter here at womanstrust.org.uk/about-us/new...
#vawg #GiveSurvivorsHope #MentalHealth
#vawg #GiveSurvivorsHope #MentalHealth
The government's 180-page 10 Year Plan for the NHS had a lot of detail - click here to read what it means for domestic abuse survivors: womanstrust.org.uk/womans-trust...
#vawg #NHS #mentalhealth
#vawg #NHS #mentalhealth
July 7, 2025 at 4:04 PM
The government's 180-page 10 Year Plan for the NHS had a lot of detail - click here to read what it means for domestic abuse survivors: womanstrust.org.uk/womans-trust...
#vawg #NHS #mentalhealth
#vawg #NHS #mentalhealth
It's National Bereaved Parents' Day and our hearts are with everyone who's ever lost a child. We're especially grateful for the support of women who've lost their daughters to domestic abuse-related suicide. We campaign in their name: womanstrust.org.uk/give-survivo... #GiveSurvivorsHope
#vawg
#vawg
July 3, 2025 at 1:11 PM
It's National Bereaved Parents' Day and our hearts are with everyone who's ever lost a child. We're especially grateful for the support of women who've lost their daughters to domestic abuse-related suicide. We campaign in their name: womanstrust.org.uk/give-survivo... #GiveSurvivorsHope
#vawg
#vawg
Stories like Gemma and Caroline's are far too common. It's why we support a trauma-informed criminal justice system and investment in specialist counselling so survivors with #PTSD and other symptoms resulting from the #domesticabuse they've experienced can get help.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
'I had to investigate my own abuse case because the police failed me'
Police are failing to properly investigate coercive control, victims and campaigners say.
www.bbc.co.uk
July 1, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Stories like Gemma and Caroline's are far too common. It's why we support a trauma-informed criminal justice system and investment in specialist counselling so survivors with #PTSD and other symptoms resulting from the #domesticabuse they've experienced can get help.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Did you know that over 60% of domestic abuse survivors experience post traumatic stress disorder? Watch 👇🏽
#ptsd #vawg #mentalhealth
#ptsd #vawg #mentalhealth
June 27, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Did you know that over 60% of domestic abuse survivors experience post traumatic stress disorder? Watch 👇🏽
#ptsd #vawg #mentalhealth
#ptsd #vawg #mentalhealth
🧵1/3 @uofglasgow.bsky.social research: domestic violence survivors may experience PTSD for almost three decades after the end of the abusive relationship. We've provided counselling for over 21,000 survivors - the findings do not surprise us.
www.lbc.co.uk/news/health/...
#vawg #ipv #mentalhealth
www.lbc.co.uk/news/health/...
#vawg #ipv #mentalhealth
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June 11, 2025 at 1:13 PM
🧵1/3 @uofglasgow.bsky.social research: domestic violence survivors may experience PTSD for almost three decades after the end of the abusive relationship. We've provided counselling for over 21,000 survivors - the findings do not surprise us.
www.lbc.co.uk/news/health/...
#vawg #ipv #mentalhealth
www.lbc.co.uk/news/health/...
#vawg #ipv #mentalhealth
Quick - we've got one place left in this year's @royalparkshalf.bsky.social! If you'd like to support our work providing free and specialist long-term mental health support for domestic abuse survivors, then drop us a message now 💜
#vawg #womenwhorun #GiveSurvivorsHope
#vawg #womenwhorun #GiveSurvivorsHope
June 9, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Quick - we've got one place left in this year's @royalparkshalf.bsky.social! If you'd like to support our work providing free and specialist long-term mental health support for domestic abuse survivors, then drop us a message now 💜
#vawg #womenwhorun #GiveSurvivorsHope
#vawg #womenwhorun #GiveSurvivorsHope
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A genuine icon and role model in her own right, the kind-hearted and formidable Suzie Kennedy speaking about recovering from domestic abuse through therapy and counselling 🙏🏽💜
#vawg #GiveSurvivorsHope
#vawg #GiveSurvivorsHope
Known around the world as Marilyn Monroe, Oour wonderful ambassador @suziekennedy.bsky.social spoke to @dailymail.co.uk about her personal experience of abuse, trauma and recovery - and, most importantly, hope. Read her story here: www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/artic...
#vawg #GiveSurvivorsHope
#vawg #GiveSurvivorsHope
My stepfather abused me. When I turned 18, he forced me to marry him
At first glance, Suzie Kennedy appears to have led a charmed and successful life. The pinnacle of her career as an actress was appearing with Angelina Jolie in last year's film Maria.
www.dailymail.co.uk
June 6, 2025 at 3:30 PM
A genuine icon and role model in her own right, the kind-hearted and formidable Suzie Kennedy speaking about recovering from domestic abuse through therapy and counselling 🙏🏽💜
#vawg #GiveSurvivorsHope
#vawg #GiveSurvivorsHope
Known around the world as Marilyn Monroe, Oour wonderful ambassador @suziekennedy.bsky.social spoke to @dailymail.co.uk about her personal experience of abuse, trauma and recovery - and, most importantly, hope. Read her story here: www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/artic...
#vawg #GiveSurvivorsHope
#vawg #GiveSurvivorsHope
My stepfather abused me. When I turned 18, he forced me to marry him
At first glance, Suzie Kennedy appears to have led a charmed and successful life. The pinnacle of her career as an actress was appearing with Angelina Jolie in last year's film Maria.
www.dailymail.co.uk
June 6, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Known around the world as Marilyn Monroe, Oour wonderful ambassador @suziekennedy.bsky.social spoke to @dailymail.co.uk about her personal experience of abuse, trauma and recovery - and, most importantly, hope. Read her story here: www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/artic...
#vawg #GiveSurvivorsHope
#vawg #GiveSurvivorsHope
We fully support this letter from the Victims and the Domestic Abuse commissioners. @ukgovernment.bsky.social must ensure #vawg victims/survivors have specialist support to recover from their trauma - it aligns with our call for mental health support #GiveSurvivorsHope
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
PM warned more funding needed to tackle violence against women
Two senior government watchdogs say victim support services are being
www.bbc.co.uk
June 5, 2025 at 4:58 PM
We fully support this letter from the Victims and the Domestic Abuse commissioners. @ukgovernment.bsky.social must ensure #vawg victims/survivors have specialist support to recover from their trauma - it aligns with our call for mental health support #GiveSurvivorsHope
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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We are pleased to join our partners, SafeLives and Respect, in supporting Woman’s Trust's report and the calls made in their open letter for sustained funding for specialist and long-term mental health support for victim-survivors of domestic abuse.
@safelives.bsky.social @respectuk.bsky.social
@safelives.bsky.social @respectuk.bsky.social
We're leading the charge with over 90 organisations across the mental health and vawg sectors to call on #DHSC and the Home Office to pledge £27.5m to fund specialist and long-term mental healthcare for domestic abuse survivors. #MHAW
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www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home... via @the-independent.com
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www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home... via @the-independent.com
www.independent.co.uk
June 5, 2025 at 8:52 AM
We are pleased to join our partners, SafeLives and Respect, in supporting Woman’s Trust's report and the calls made in their open letter for sustained funding for specialist and long-term mental health support for victim-survivors of domestic abuse.
@safelives.bsky.social @respectuk.bsky.social
@safelives.bsky.social @respectuk.bsky.social
There's been more attention on the mental health of domestic abuse survivors recently - but there's still nowhere near enough specialist support available. Get running and help us to #GiveSurvivorsHope and provide more of our counselling and therapy services. DM for deets
#vawg #mentalhealth
#vawg #mentalhealth
May 21, 2025 at 3:11 PM
There's been more attention on the mental health of domestic abuse survivors recently - but there's still nowhere near enough specialist support available. Get running and help us to #GiveSurvivorsHope and provide more of our counselling and therapy services. DM for deets
#vawg #mentalhealth
#vawg #mentalhealth
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Leeds Women's Aid supports @womensaid.bsky.social's statement on the Government's plans to release recalled prisoners early, and we will be closely monitoring how the scheme unfolds. ⬇️
www.womensaid.org.uk/womens-aid-r...
www.womensaid.org.uk/womens-aid-r...
Women’s Aid responds to Government plans to release recalled prisoners early - Women’s Aid
Women’s Aid responds to Government plans to release recalled prisoners early Isabelle Younane, Head of External Affairs at Women’s Aid said: “Since the introduction of the Early Release Scheme (SDS40...
www.womensaid.org.uk
May 19, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Leeds Women's Aid supports @womensaid.bsky.social's statement on the Government's plans to release recalled prisoners early, and we will be closely monitoring how the scheme unfolds. ⬇️
www.womensaid.org.uk/womens-aid-r...
www.womensaid.org.uk/womens-aid-r...
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Half of all women’s requests for mental health support are linked to domestic abuse.
Tell us what you would like from Brighton Women's Health Hub.
Complete the survey & attend the event!
brightonsisters.wordpress.com
Tell us what you would like from Brighton Women's Health Hub.
Complete the survey & attend the event!
brightonsisters.wordpress.com
May 14, 2025 at 6:50 AM
Half of all women’s requests for mental health support are linked to domestic abuse.
Tell us what you would like from Brighton Women's Health Hub.
Complete the survey & attend the event!
brightonsisters.wordpress.com
Tell us what you would like from Brighton Women's Health Hub.
Complete the survey & attend the event!
brightonsisters.wordpress.com
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Women like Mia are the reason we and over 90 other #vawg and #mentalhealth organisations have written to the UK government asking them to finally recognise the long-overlooked impact of domestic abuse on survivors' mental health and fund specialist long-term counselling. #GiveSurvivorsHope
May 15, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Women like Mia are the reason we and over 90 other #vawg and #mentalhealth organisations have written to the UK government asking them to finally recognise the long-overlooked impact of domestic abuse on survivors' mental health and fund specialist long-term counselling. #GiveSurvivorsHope
Happy to contribute to this timely and important discussion on #Refinery29 and #Unbothered. The impact of invalidating survivors' experiences of domestic abuse when a celebrity is involved - especially for other victims and survivors - needs more discussion.
#vawg
www.refinery29.com/en-gb/cassie...
#vawg
www.refinery29.com/en-gb/cassie...
Men, Your Reaction To Abuse Allegations Says More About You Than You Think
From Cassie Ventura to Halle Bailey, Black women sharing abuse stories face backlash, victim blaming, and widespread misogynoir online.
www.refinery29.com
May 19, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Happy to contribute to this timely and important discussion on #Refinery29 and #Unbothered. The impact of invalidating survivors' experiences of domestic abuse when a celebrity is involved - especially for other victims and survivors - needs more discussion.
#vawg
www.refinery29.com/en-gb/cassie...
#vawg
www.refinery29.com/en-gb/cassie...
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Respect is pleased to be one of the signatories supporting @womanstrust.bsky.social's call to fund specialist and long-term mental healthcare for domestic abuse survivors.
Learn more👇
Learn more👇
We're leading the charge with over 90 organisations across the mental health and vawg sectors to call on #DHSC and the Home Office to pledge £27.5m to fund specialist and long-term mental healthcare for domestic abuse survivors. #MHAW
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www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home... via @the-independent.com
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www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home... via @the-independent.com
www.independent.co.uk
May 16, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Respect is pleased to be one of the signatories supporting @womanstrust.bsky.social's call to fund specialist and long-term mental healthcare for domestic abuse survivors.
Learn more👇
Learn more👇
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You can read the letter in full here vidasheffield.org.uk/wp-content/u...
#GiveSurvivorsHope #SpendingReview2025
#womenshealth #mentalhealth #trauma #therapy #recovery
#Sheffield #SheffieldCharity #mentalhealthsheffield
#VAWG #EndVAWG #MVAWG #MaleViolenceAgainstWomenAndGirls
#GiveSurvivorsHope #SpendingReview2025
#womenshealth #mentalhealth #trauma #therapy #recovery
#Sheffield #SheffieldCharity #mentalhealthsheffield
#VAWG #EndVAWG #MVAWG #MaleViolenceAgainstWomenAndGirls
vidasheffield.org.uk
May 15, 2025 at 10:14 AM
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Over 90 organisations and campaigners working across the VAWG, Mental Health and Domestic Abuse sectors have signed the open letter calling for an investment of around £28m to fund community-based specialist and long-term provision.
May 15, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Over 90 organisations and campaigners working across the VAWG, Mental Health and Domestic Abuse sectors have signed the open letter calling for an investment of around £28m to fund community-based specialist and long-term provision.
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In a major intervention before the launch of the Tackling VAWG Strategy, a coalition of charities including @vida-sheffield.bsky.social led by @womanstrust.bsky.social, are calling on Wes Streeting and Yvette Cooper to ensure survivors can finally get the therapy they so desperately need.
May 15, 2025 at 10:14 AM
In a major intervention before the launch of the Tackling VAWG Strategy, a coalition of charities including @vida-sheffield.bsky.social led by @womanstrust.bsky.social, are calling on Wes Streeting and Yvette Cooper to ensure survivors can finally get the therapy they so desperately need.
Women like Mia are the reason we and over 90 other #vawg and #mentalhealth organisations have written to the UK government asking them to finally recognise the long-overlooked impact of domestic abuse on survivors' mental health and fund specialist long-term counselling. #GiveSurvivorsHope
May 15, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Women like Mia are the reason we and over 90 other #vawg and #mentalhealth organisations have written to the UK government asking them to finally recognise the long-overlooked impact of domestic abuse on survivors' mental health and fund specialist long-term counselling. #GiveSurvivorsHope
Our call to UK government ministers to back specialist counselling for domestic abuse survivors via the @yorkshirepost.co.uk - over 90 organisations across the country are demanding change. Read more ⬇️
www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/community/go...
#vawg #mentalhealth #MHAW25
www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/community/go...
#vawg #mentalhealth #MHAW25
Government urged to tackle mental health crisis caused by domestic abuse
• Open letter highlights once-in -a-generation opportunity to address long-neglected mental health concerns • Move comes ahead of imminent publication of mental health and vawg strategies • Call fo...
www.yorkshirepost.co.uk
May 14, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Our call to UK government ministers to back specialist counselling for domestic abuse survivors via the @yorkshirepost.co.uk - over 90 organisations across the country are demanding change. Read more ⬇️
www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/community/go...
#vawg #mentalhealth #MHAW25
www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/community/go...
#vawg #mentalhealth #MHAW25