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Written by Jordan Ayres. I lost my mum to an abusive relationship recently, she took her own life. I can’t really describe how that feels. A huge part of me is now missing, so many loose ends I can’t pull together. The relationship we had wasn’t always perfect, we had communication problems, I was the

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NFL UK & UK SAYS NO MORE Showcase Event

UK SAYS NO MORE & NFL Showcase Event

We’ve been hugely fortunate since launching the UK SAYS NO MORE campaign in May 2016 to have worked with some incredibly passionate organisations and individuals. Among these has been our collaboration with the NFL and their NFL UK team. During the Summer of 2016, we joined NFL UK in their On And Off Summer Camp,

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National Conference on male victims of domestic abuse

Our campaign partner Mankind Initiative are holding this year’s National Conference on male victims of domestic abuse, on November 16th in Walsall, Birmingham. Find out more from them: ‘Surviving Domestic Abuse: Experiences, Services and Solutions’ | 16 November 2016 (Walsall Football Club, Birmingham) One in every six men in Britain will suffer from domestic abuse in their

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Survivors UK: Male Support Services Case Studies

At UK SAYS NO MORE, we are always looking to make it known that anyone can be affected by domestic violence and sexual assault. We can all experience violence or abuse no matter our age, sexuality, race, disability, ethnicity or gender. We’re proud to have partnered, and continue to partner, with a range of non-profit organisations, working across

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Raising Awareness of Support Services Available for Men

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As part of the nationwide initiative to raise awareness to end domestic violence and sexual assault, UK SAYS NO MORE are keen to highlight the importance of male support services to challenge stigmas attached with male disclosure and showcasing the different options available for men to find support. Our partners Survivors UK, Mankind Counselling, Mankind Initiative,

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Safeline Joins UK SAYS NO MORE Campaign

Safeline Joins UK SAYS NO MORE Campaign

We’re so pleased to let you know that the brilliant Safeline have joined UK SAYS NO MORE as official campaign partners. Safeline is a leading specialist charity for sexual abuse and rape. Their work includes offering support to men, women, children and young people, those with disabilities, across a range of services. Find out more from them:

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NatWest marks ‘No More Week’ by opening Safe Spaces for economic and domestic abuse victims

6 March 2024 NatWest Group is announcing that starting this week it will offer Safe Spaces to people experiencing economic and domestic abuse in over 360 branches across the UK including NatWest, Ulster Bank and Royal Bank of Scotland branches.  Safe Spaces, part of Hestia’s UK Says No More campaign, are designated locations which anyone ...

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Nationwide – the UK’s biggest branch network – joins Hestia’s Safe Spaces

Nationwide – the largest branch network of any UK banking brand -– will offer Hestia’s Safe Spaces scheme to people experiencing domestic abuse across more than 400 branches across the UK. A recent poll by Nationwide shows almost half (48%) the population have experienced, or know someone who has experienced domestic abuse, with almost one ...

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Hestia and UK Says No More respond to national domestic abuse ‘flee fund’

The Home Office has announced that from 31 January 2024, victims of domestic abuse who do not have the financial means to leave their abusers will be able to apply for a one-off payment of up to £500 for essential items to help them and their children flee to safety. For the first time, victims ...

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