5/7/2010

Supporting women in Hammersmith and Fulham

Women in Hammersmith and Fulham who are experiencing domestic violence are being offered support by Shepherds Bush Housing Group.

A team will offer domestic violence support sessions in the heart of Hammersmith. Women meet a support worker and are given advice about services available to women locally.

Rose Hircock, supported housing manager at SBHG, said: “Domestic violence affects not just the women and their children but also the whole community. It’s a social issue and the support we provide helps reduce repeat incidents and preventing housing breakdown and homelessness.”

According to the national domestic violence charity Women’s Aid one in four women experience domestic violence in their lifetime. Less than half report it to police, but police still receive one domestic violence call every minute in the UK.

SBHG is working with the Hammersmith and Fulham Supporting People Programme to provide domestic violence services in the borough from the beginning of May.

SBHG has a strong history in providing support services related to domestic violence across west London boroughs, including providing refuge accommodation, safe houses, support, counselling and peer support.

Speaking anonymously, a lady who has received support from SBHG, said: “I think the support I have received has been fantastic and invaluable; without the help from our support worker I know myself and my children would not have survived.”

For more information
Hannah Stokes
Tel: 020 8996 4237
Email: Hannah.stokes@sbhg.co.uk  

SBHG has been delivering quality affordable homes in west London for more than 40 years. It offers traditional housing as well as support services for those who are vulnerable. It regenerates neighbourhoods, helps residents live independently, runs a well-being service, provides a furniture re-use service and helps people onto the property ladder through low-cost home ownership.