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What is Coercive Control?

What is Coercive Control?

Coercive control involves behaviours that allow someone to dominate a partner, ex-partner, or family member. Examples include: Constant criticism or humiliation Extreme dominance and jealousy Monitoring daily activities and controlling finances Restricting freedom and...

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Countdown to  Let’s Celebrate Deaf Women’s Day

Countdown to Let’s Celebrate Deaf Women’s Day

International Women's Day 2025 Tickets are sold out! For full information, visit: www.letcelebratedeafwomen.com Our amazing volunteers have been busy with last-minute preparations, packaging, and putting everything together for the upcoming event. Their dedication and...

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Goodbye and Hellos

Goodbye and Hellos

It is with mixed emotions that we announce that one of our valued colleagues will be leaving us for a new adventure. Although we will miss her, we congratulate Agnes on her new job and wish her all the best in all her future endeavours. At the same time, we are...

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A Wide Range of Accessibility Equipment

A Wide Range of Accessibility Equipment

Thanks to funding from Clothworkers, we have been able to purchase essential accessibility equipment, such as large screens, magnifying glasses, and hearing loops. This funding is crucial to enable deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing women to fully participate in all...

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Received New Funding from the Smallwood Trust

Received New Funding from the Smallwood Trust

Funding from The National Lottery Community Fund, distributed by the Smallwood Trust, has been instrumental in supporting our deaf, deafblind, and hard-of-hearing women to become financially resilient. Thank you to National Lottery players for making this possible!...

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Thank you!

Thank you!

We are thrilled to announce that Councillor Ludwig has generously donated £200 to support Deaf-initely Women’s services. A big thank you to Councillor Ludwig for his much appreciated and valued support!

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Women’s Health Consultation

Women’s Health Consultation

We recently hosted a successful Women's Health Consultation, bringing together a diverse group of deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing women. Our goal was to gather valuable insights and feedback on various health services, including breast screening, cervical...

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Download Our New Interactive Newsletter – December 2024

Download Our New Interactive Newsletter – December 2024

Experience our content in a whole new way with our interactive PDF flipbook, featuring clickable links and vibrant visuals. Keep an eye out for the BSL symbol in the articles! Click on it to open a pop-up in British Sign Language (BSL). Stay connected and enjoy our...

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🌍World Mental Health Day 2025🌍Deaf-initely Women understand how deafness affects our everyday lives, here are a few tips from us to help others be more deaf aware this World Mental Health Day!Together, we are stronger 💪#deafinitelywomen #deafblindadvocate #inclusionmatters #deafempowerment #accessibility #deafblind ... See MoreSee Less
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🌍World Mental Health Day 2025🌍10 October is World Mental Health Day, an opportunity for us all to talk and consider how, together, we can help everyone improve their mental health. Isolation can be detrimental, especially for women who face barriers due to hearing loss. Deaf-initely Women exists to challenge that isolation. We empower women who have experienced discrimination, trauma, abuse, exclusion, or a lack of understanding – offering a safe space where every woman is valued and supported.We offer opportunities for peer support, skill-building, and personal growth, helping women gain confidence and independence.We offer free counselling services through our Trauma Support Service and Advocacy support - you can get in touch with us on: 📞Telephone: 01773 828233📱Mobile: 07421 827162📲WhatsApp Video: 07421 827162✉️Email: info@deafinitelywomen.org.uk 🌍 Website: www.deafinitelywomen.org.uk#deafinitelywomen #deafblindadvocate #inclusionmatters #deafempowerment #worldmentalhealthday #accessibility #deafblind ... See MoreSee Less
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☕Come along to our friendly monthly South Derbyshire coffee morning! ☕(Change of venue this month)📍Bluebell Tea Room, 2 Belmont Street, Swadlincote DE11 8JU📆 Friday 24th October 2025🕛10.30 am - 12.30 pmHope to see you there!For more information: ✉️marie@deafinitelywomen.org.uk📲Text 01773 828233#deafinitelywomen #accessibility #deafempowerment #southderbyshire ... See MoreSee Less
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🛑Limited places remaining - book now!🛑BSL/captions/voiceoverDeaf-initely Women is organising a Volunteer Forum!❓What is this? It's a new meeting for all Deaf, Deafblind and hard of hearing female volunteers to come and network sharing experience and plan for future events! 📆When? Thursday 16 October 🕛Time? 4 – 6 pm😋Free hot buffet will be provided - a delicious chip butty! And you can claim for travel expenses Hope to see up there!Book on Eventbrite link zurl.co/VELPj or email liz@deafinitelywomen.org.uk #deafinitelywomen #deafblindadvocate #inclusionmatters #deafempowerment #deafblind #volunteering #derbyshire ... See MoreSee Less
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