Working with NHS Derbyshire Community Health Services to support, inform and advise women on sexual health.
Staff and volunteers from Women’s Work engage with the most at risk and vulnerable women who are being exploited through sex work through weekly outreach sessions.
This outreach is often the first introduction to Women’s Work and aims to provide the women with immediate provisions such as condoms, food and a hot drink, and warm clothes and lets them know that we can help them to improve their circumstances when they are ready.
We talk to the women; show them we care and that we don’t judge them. This first meeting provides an opportunity for a woman to know she is valued and that there is help for her to begin a journey towards leading a more empowered and better quality of life.
In partnership with the Integrated Sexual Health Services, we host a drop-in clinic for women already accessing our services within our premises. We do this because we know that many women are wary of accessing the statutory services and worried about disclosing their personal history.
Service users can access basic STI tests and sexual health advice in a relaxed and welcoming environment.
For those who may need more specialist medical advice or treatment, we can arrange an appointment for them at the sexual health clinic and also accompany them if they need that extra support to attend the appointment.
The Sexual Health helpline is available on 0300 123 7123 and provides access to:
- sexual health advice
- signposting to other sexual health services and online information
- access to STI diagnostic kits and appropriate aftercare
The helpline is available between 9 am and 8 pm Monday to Friday and between 11 am and 4 pm over the weekends.
Sexual health advice across our programmes
Women’s Work believes that every woman has the right to good sexual health and to feel confident making informed decisions that affect their wellbeing. We incorporate sexual health advice, together with support to build confidence and self-esteem which enables women to break free from abusive or coercive relationships and reduce risk-taking behaviours.
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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
I can’t thank Women’s Work enough for their kindness help and guidance which has enabled me to help women within the community. Just seeing the positive impact Women’s Work makes on service users has made me so proud to be part of the volunteer team. Thank you Women’s Work for all that you do for women and thank you so much for letting me be part of that.
Debra Wilson – Volunteer
After doing the Anger Management Programme, I recognise my triggers now and I can open up more and talk.
Member – Anger Management
Fantastic programme, run by amazing ladies. Has made me feel more confident and have a better outlook on life.
Member – Freedom Programme
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
Thank you Women’s Work for all your hard work on helping families like my own, rekindle parent-child relationships in a positive and supportive homely environment. I would like to give a particular thank you to Linda, who has been very supportive to both parties.