Mar
16

Changing Lives; why Women’s Aid works

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Earlier this month a crucial report on the work of Women’s Aid was relased. Called Changing Lives: Outcome Evaluation of Women’s Aid Support Services in Scotland; it gives excellent information on the value of women’s aid services..  It can be found here. The report was based information given by over 380 who were receiving support …

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Nov
30

Time for a different kind of Christmas present

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As promised, more on Women’s Aid and the need to support this vital services.  I’ve put this motion up to next week Health, Social care and Housing Committee; The outstanding work being done by Scottish Women’s Aid and Edinburgh Women’s Aid in providing support for the victims of domestic abuse  The ‘It’s Not Safe at …

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Nov
29

When “home sweet home” isn’t sweet at all….

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I was pleased to be able to support this Scottish Women’s Aid organised demo calling for protection of funding for domestic abuse services.  I know everyone thinks their own area need protected. In a time of limited resources,  it is how we care for the most vulnerable that speaks most of our values as a …

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