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Deaf-initely Women operates a domestic abuse service across Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire for deaf female victims/survivors. We are looking to expand our team of dedicated staff by recruiting 2 Personal Navigational Support workers (PNSW): Post 1 - £17,892.80 for...
Merry Christmas and a happy New Year 2024!
A Heartwarming Festivity: Deaf, deafblind and hard-of-hearing women together at The Lion Hotel for the annual Christmas meal The Board and CEO, Teresa Waldron, would like to express their gratitude towards the staff, members, and volunteers of Deaf-initely Women....
LGBT+ accrediation for Deaf-initely Women!
LGBT+ accreditation for Deaf-initely Women! We are pleased to announce that we have received full accreditation from Derbyshire LGBT+. John has presented us with a beautiful mirror plaque for our office. As an organisation, we recognise the need to support deaf female...
Deaf woman who felt ‘ignored’ after terminal cancer diagnosis shares her fight for support
A Deaf woman with a terminal lung cancer diagnosis says she wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for a Macmillan volunteer, after communication barriers left her feeling ‘ignored’ and ‘isolated’. Heidi Wells, 52, from Huntingdon in Cambridgeshire, was first diagnosed in...
Brand new online booking system
We are excited to announce that we have recently launched a new online booking system. If you require a one-to-one appointment with the Deaf Abuse Team or any other enquiry with a member of staff at Deaf-initely Women, our new system will make it easy for you to book...
Farewell to Veronica
Embarking on a New Chapter with Self Help UK, Deaf Cancer Support, Macmillan in Nottingham We extend our heartfelt congratulations and best wishes for her new role, as well as an acknowledgement of the positive influence she has had on the deaf community. ...
Aqua-Aerobic at Ripley Leisure Centre!
Have you ever tried silent aqua-aerobic? It's a lot of fun! We had a fantastic time doing the 'hard-sesh' workout at Ripley Leisure Centre in Derbyshire. The training left us feeling exhilarated and accomplished. We were impressed with the facilities and the...
Let’s Celebrate Deaf Women Together
Let’s Celebrate Deaf Women Together Saturday 9th March at Museum of Making in Derby from 10am to 3pm. Deaf-initely Women will be hosting an International Women's Day event – Let's Celebrate Deaf Women’s Day. The event is for Deaf, deaf, deafblind, and hard-of-hearing...
SURVEY: Do you feel safe at home and outside?
SURVEY: Do you feel safe at home and outside? Please complete our survey: Your input is crucial in helping us enhance the future funding on safety measures for deaf, deafblind, and hard-of-hearing women living in Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham, and Nottinghamshire. To...
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