Decision details
Decision to vary the existing Specialist Domestic Abuse Support Services including Refuge and Dispersed Accommodation contract with West Mercia Women’s Aid to enable additional investment for the co-location of domestic abuse specialist support withi
Decision Maker: Corporate Director - Community Wellbeing
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
Decision:
To vary the existing contract with West Mercia
Women’s Aid to enable additional investment in the
co-location of domestic abuse specialist support within the ECHo
team at Herefordshire Council.
The Domestic Abuse 2021 recognised children as victims of domestic
abuse if they see, hear or otherwise experience the effects of
abuse and are related to either the victim or the
perpetrator.
Skilled workers in the ECHo team provide effective support to
prevent family breakdown and provide help for carers.
The total cost of this service for 2024/25 is £76,544.08. The
cost for 2025/26 will be £95,387.34.
Contact: Hannah McSherry, Housing Strategy Officer Email: Hannah.McSherry2@herefordshire.gov.uk Tel: 01432 383061.
Publication date: 14/11/2024
Date of decision: 07/10/2024
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