General CHADD News
Pictured is Anna Walsh and David from CHADD with Debbie Parkes and Gemma Blackford from Friends of Russells Hall Park in front of the defibrillator and bleed kit at our sheltered housing scheme, Rotary House. It means that anyone in the area who has a heart attack or suffers a severe bleed is closer to …
CHADD hosts a defibrillator in Russells Hall area of Dudley Read More »
When a domestic abuse survivor comes to live in a refuge it can be distressing and frightening. But imagine if you are also blind or vision-impaired. The challenges are even greater. Here at CHADD we have been working with Beacon Vision in Wolverhampton on a six-month project to help overcome some of those challenges. The …
Domestic abuse and visual impairment – a tool kit for refuges. Read More »
The Dudley Young Person’s Alliance brings together several organizations to help young individuals find their footing, build confidence, and receive practical and personal support. It’s a conscious strategic shift developed between local charities and social enterprises and Dudley Council. Our collective aim is to make sure that young people in Dudley – who might otherwise …
Celebrating one year of the Dudley Young Person’s alliance. Read More »
Two wonderful local charities have teamed up with us at CHADD to help support women in our domestic abuse refuge with therapeutic arts sessions. We provide a range of housing options supporting people to live in the community including refuge accommodation and outreach support for people who experienced domestic abuse. Black Country Mental Health (formerly …
Counselling partnership for our Women’s Refuge in Dudley Read More »
Amy Philips recently took on the role of coordinating events for our communities team. They support more than hundred people each day – and a crucial part of that support is the opportunity to socialise, which is where Amy comes in 🙂 The Communities team help people with learning disabilities in our community. “Immensely proud” …
Amy – the activities coordinator for our Communities team Read More »
It’s called vaccine hesitancy, and it particularly affects black people and people from other ethnic minorities. It’s a concern that they are at greater risk from Covid 19 and also from the vaccines. This video (from the Department of Health and Social Care) talks about some of those concerns – (Update: BME London Landlord has …
Vaccinating Jean – the covid vaccine and black and asian people Read More »
A Netherton taxi firm has dropped off a welcome boost for our domestic abuse refuge in Dudley. One 4 You Services raised £350 for CHADD, so help us continue to which offer safety for 900 people each year, mostly women and children. “We work with young people, the elderly and people with disabilities every day. …
That’s the question we asked – answers in the form of a work of art please… The children living in our New Beginnings refuge and other little ones living in our young families homes have been beautifully busy during lockdown. They’ve been drawing and painting and sticking and colouring, all on the theme of what …
Due to further funding, CHADD are recruiting an additional IDVA to join a team of dedicated staff who support individuals and families affected by domestic violence and abuse. The position is based with the New Beginnings Service in the Dudley Borough, and has been specifically identified to work with people with complex needs who have …
Recruiting for an Independent Domestic Violence Advocate for Dudley Read More »
We woke up this morning a bigger and more bustling family. CHADD and The Langstone Society have merged, with more than 100 staff joining CHADD to continue their work under our umbrella. The two charities have worked together for decades. The Langstone leadership team lived in our top room at our old offices for a …
