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 »
Carmel was at her lowest when she arrived at Hub 2 – our new specialist refuge for people with complex needs. She could barely talk to anyone, never mind tell her story. The hub provides the 24 hour cover and a calm, welcoming safe space so people can work at the pace they need on …
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 …
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 Dudley Read 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 …
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 CHADD Read 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 Awards Read More »
Jenny has just finished our 8 week Fresh Steps Course. It helps people re-build the confidence that has been broken by domestic abuse and sets them up to start finding a job, perhaps learning again or take on a volunteering opportunity. For Jenny the work she’s done on Fresh Steps has helped her with a crucial …
The giggliest of giggles – or the wider benefit of our Fresh Steps course Read More »
With an increasing number of older people becoming victims of domestic abuse, a new service is being launched in Dudley to support this older age group. Delivered by CHADD, this innovative new service is able to provide tailored support to older victims of abuse thanks to funding from the Victim’s Fund provided by the West …
Never Too Late: Domestic abuse and older people in Dudley Read More »
