Research and Development in Blaenau Gwent

Women’s Aid Monmouthshire now has a Research and Development Worker to research the gap in provision and services for women and children in Blaenau Gwent made homeless, or potentially homeless, because of domestic abuse. The research will concentrate particularly on those women who are affected by alcohol or drug misuse or severe mental distress.

The Research and Development Worker can provide information and education to such women, and to other agencies in Blaenau Gwent to recognise and identify women affected by domestic abuse and the related mental health difficulties or drug and alcohol misuse issues that they might experience.

Partnerships between Housing, Health, Social Services, Education and other statutory and voluntary organisations are also being sought to discover the level of need and to initiate services to address those needs.

If you feel that you or your organisation could help with this research, or if you would like more information, please call us during office hours on 01873 859011.