Outreach work to help victims of domestic abuse is a core part of CHADD’s work. In the last year we have developed this work with a new member of our team: Rani Kaur. Rani is an IDVA, an Independent Domestic Violence Advocate. She launched our new outreach service for people aged over 55. Here she …
This morning we celebrated a new team member joining us at CHADD. Esther Treasure was formally licensed as our new Chaplin by the Rt Rev Graham Usher, Bishop of Dudley and our chair. The license is issued by the Bishop of Worcester. With the formalities over, two things happened. First the obligatory selfie and then …
This morning we hosted Phil Azu for the first Midlands event from the Domestic Abuse Housing Alliance. It’s an opportunity to bring people together from a range of housing providers and other public services to improve how we recognise and tackle domestic abuse. Anna Gillespie, our Chief Executive, opened the morning and provided the context for …
Domestic Abuse Housing Alliance session on housing and domestic abuse in DudleyRead More »
We’re halfway through a new programme to train medics and other staff at Russells Hall Hospital to help them recognise and act on domestic abuse. It’s a new partnership built on long-standing relationships between our own Karen Turnock and the safeguarding team at Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust. Karen is clear about why it …
‘This saves lives’ – CHADD’s domestic abuse training at Russells Hall Hospital in DudleyRead More »
The link between housing, homelessness and domestic abuse is increasing and has been highlighted and championed by Alison Inman, CIH president 17/18. There is now significant evidence of the link between repairs, arrears, tenancy failure and incidents of domestic abuse. At CHADD we work with 450 victims of domestic abuse each year and we see …
How to get help if you are a victim or are concerned about someone you know…… Dudley borough has a single point of contact to help victims of domestic abuse and their families access support services quickly by calling one number 01384 455 411 We are proud to be part of the Dudley Domestic Abuse …
Yes that right, a homelessness Jam. Some of the people who live in our Foyer have got involved with Dudley Youth Council which has given itself the brief to “Raise awareness of homelessness and increase services for young people” To start long term work on this the youth council organised a Jam: a full day …
Foyer gets stuck into to help a Dudley Homelessness Jam #dycjamRead More »
It’s been a hugely busy pre-Christmas for us with lots of activities and events, and in sorting through and distributing all of the donations received through our recent Big Give Christmas Campaign. We have been overwhelmed with the success of our campaign this year and the generosity of so many people in Dudley willing to …
Jane Clarke, who retired as the Chief Executive of Dudley charity CHADD (Churches Housing Association of Dudley and District) two years ago, has been awarded an MBE in the New Year’s Honour’s list. Jane has received the award for services to vulnerable women and children in Dudley. Jane worked for CHADD for 28 years, starting …
New Year Honour for Jane Clarke, Former CEO at CHADDRead More »
Some of us are in Manchester this evening. For an awards do. We think it’s the first time this has happened to CHADD staff. Not that we don’t think our work is good – we just haven’t been in the habit of hollering about it. We’re really looking forward to a whole night celebrating the achievements …
Never too Late – domestic abuse for older people and Women in Housing AwardsRead More »
