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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 ‘Let’s Celebrate Deaf Women’s Day 2025!’ During 10th – 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 café, 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 women’s lives. Through Hypertension checks, we have prevented life-threatening changes for 24% of deaf women who...

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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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