Originally published by Easyletters by Santchi
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At the time of writing, the UK government had proposed significant changes to the funding model for supported housing — particularly affecting women’s domestic violence refuges.
These services are a vital lifeline for women and children fleeing domestic abuse. However, the proposed funding changes sparked widespread concern, with charities like Women’s Aid warning of severe consequences. With refuges already facing underfunding, the changes risked forcing many to close or drastically reduce capacity.
Katie Ghose, then Chief Executive of Women’s Aid, described the move as one that would “dismantle our national network of lifesaving refuges and put the lives of women and children trying to escape domestic abuse at risk.”
Statistics at the time painted a stark picture:
The government launched a public consultation on the proposed changes, prompting a surge in activism. At Easyletters, we created a letter template to help people voice their opposition and push for a more sustainable, protective funding model.
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