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Download Our New Interactive Newsletter – September 2024!

Download Our New Interactive Newsletter – September 2024!

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our second newly designed newsletter! 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...

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Specialist Advocacy Services

Specialist Advocacy Services

Deaf-initely Women offers specialist Community and Statutory Advocacy services for Deaf, Deafblind, and Hard-of-Hearing women. Our Community Advocacy service is free for women living in Nottinghamshire, Nottingham, Derbyshire and Derby. Spot Purchasing We can accept...

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Stalking and harassment

Stalking and harassment

If someone is repeatedly behaving in a way towards you that's making you feel scared, distressed or threatened, then you may be a victim of stalking or harassment. FREE Stalking Workshop Join Talissa from Nottinghamshire Police for advice about what to do if you're...

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Staff nominated for Women’s East Midlands Award!

Staff nominated for Women’s East Midlands Award!

We're excited to share that our CEO, Teresa Waldon, has been nominated for the Outstanding Female Disability Awareness Champion Award, and Rachel Shaw for the Outstanding Women in Art, Media, and Music Award at the Women's Award for East Midlands.

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The Big Give fundraises for Deaf-initely Women!

The Big Give fundraises for Deaf-initely Women!

We are pleased to tell you that the Big Give has chosen Deaf-initely Women as one of their charities to help us to fundraise for our upcoming โ€˜Letโ€™s Celebrate Deaf Womenโ€™s Day 2025!โ€™ During 10th โ€“ 17th October 2024, the Big Give will double your donation to Deaf...

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Alpaca Adventures: Rain did not stop us visiting

Alpaca Adventures: Rain did not stop us visiting

What started as a rainy June day in Derbyshire turned into a heart-warming adventure for six deaf and hard of hearing (HoH) women. Seeking shelter from the downpour, the group cozied up at the Chill Bean cafรฉ, where they enjoyed cappuccinos topped with delightful...

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Download Our New Interactive Newsletter!

Download Our New Interactive Newsletter!

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our second newly designed newsletter! 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...

read more
A little charity making BIG waves!

A little charity making BIG waves!

Deaf-initely Women has a brilliant team of staff, volunteers and Board members, all of whom give their time and support in making a big difference to deaf womenโ€™s lives. Through Hypertension checks, we have prevented life-threatening changes for 24% of deaf women who...

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Fashion Show & Clothes Sale: A Night of Generosity

Fashion Show & Clothes Sale: A Night of Generosity

We are thrilled to announce that Burton Belles WI has kindly raised an incredible ยฃ700 during the โ€˜Fashion Show & Clothes Saleโ€™ held on May 30th. This amount was split between two charities: Deaf-initely Women and The Wellies Project. A huge thank you goes out to...

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Weston Charity Awards winner 22. Finalist MBCC 22.Highly Commended EMC 20. linktr.ee/deafinitelywomen

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LIVE NOW: The BIG GIVE Campaign! ๐ŸŽ‰Starting today for the next 6 days!Check out the videos coming all week and remember to SHARE & TAG your friends to support Let's Celebrate Deaf Women's DayDonate here: zurl.co/NZQX#deafinitelywomen #WGMF #internationalwomensday25 #IWD25 Letโ€™s make a difference together! ๐Ÿ’ช ... See MoreSee Less
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๐ŸŒŸ Starting this Thursday, 10th October! ๐ŸŒŸThe Big Give is kicking off its fundraising week, and we're asking for your support! ๐Ÿ™ŒPlease donate to Deaf-initely Women and help us continue vital services for Deaf, deafblind and hard-of-hearing women, including:๐Ÿ’œ Deaf Abuse-Free Support๐Ÿ’œ Advocacy๐Ÿ’œ Women's Health๐Ÿ’œ Employability ServicesLetโ€™s also celebrate Deaf Womenโ€™s Day in March 2025, as part of International Womenโ€™s Day! ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’ชYour donation keeps our services running.Donate now from Thursday 10th to 17th October! donate.biggive.org/campaign/a056900002TPSq2AAHwww.deafinitelywomen.org.uk/big-give/#Deafinitelywomen #doubleit! #WGMF #Internationalwomensday2025 #BSL #deafwomen #deafcommunity #hearingloss #deafblind ... See MoreSee Less
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Are you in a new relationship and unsure about this person? Our team can provide guidance. Contact us for more details. (Video available with BSL, voiceover and captions)---#deafinitelywomen #deaf #BSL #deafblind #hearingloss #Derby #Derbyshire #Nottingham #Nottinghamshire ... See MoreSee Less
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