Support to improve and maintain emotional and physical wellbeing, and working with other partner agencies for more specialist advice.
At Women’s Work we recognise that mental and emotional health is as essential to well-being as good physical health. Along with our specific projects, we also offer more general support to the women who attend as part of our holistic, person-centred approach.
This support can come in various ways from counselling sessions to food parcels, we also have an extensive list of partner organisations who offer advice and support in more specialist areas such as finance and debt or housing issues.
We encourage women to attend our wellness sessions to improve their confidence and emotional well-being, and reduce social isolation, some of our current workshops include Move with Confidence, Calm Your Mind and Coffee & Craft.
For mothers, we hold a Family Support Group where mums can meet and chat to each other whilst their children play in a safe environment, as well as gain access to support if needed including for those who look after children with Special Educational Needs. We also host a weekly informal Drop In session where women can socialise with others and take part in different activities, peer mentors and project workers are on hand for advice where needed.
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What our empowered women have to say...
I have a better understanding of my emotions and feelings, and am now calmer. I learnt how to deal with things better
Empowered Women
Thank you to Gemma and all staff for making me feel welcome. I felt very anxious at the start but now I have finished I feel like I want to keep coming back. It’s a safe place for me to learn and grow and I enjoy all of the sessions that are there. The staff are lovely, and kind and caring and all show support to you. It doesn’t matter what you are there for because everyone is together working through it all.
Member – Turn Around Project
I joined the charity because the belief and values that were used to support and encourage vulnerable women and families are also a part of my beliefs and values. Also, the programmes that were developed are encouraging and useful. The staff are committed and helpful. Here at Women’s work the goal is to make a difference in individual lives and by far that is the best part of volunteering for me.
Runell – Volunteer Counsellor
Nice staff and nice building and good sessions. I have been doing parenting sessions and I’ve found it to be good for my understanding. I have tried other parenting sessions at my local school but didn’t like the staff or how it was run. Good different here learned a lot about myself and kids. Thank you for everything
Member – Heart of Parenting
At the end of the programme I feel able to say 100% that there will be no future re- offending for me. I am now positively focussed, re-housed, I have successfully reduced my alcohol in-take.
Member – The Turn Around
Fantastic programme, run by amazing ladies. Has made me feel more confident and have a better outlook on life.