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Home > News > Brainkind Attends the Women’s Aid Federation of England National Conference
Earlier this month, Steffy Bechelet, Brain Injury and Domestic Abuse Researcher at Brainkind, attended the Women’s Aid Federation of England’s National Conference. The day brought together organisations and advocates from across the UK and beyond, all united in the mission to end violence against women and girls.
The theme of the day, celebrating solidarity and building connections, was powerfully reflected throughout the event. Jess Phillips MP, Minister for Safeguarding and Violence against Women and Girls, spoke about what she is doing for survivors, the upcoming VAWG strategy, and increasing understanding of key issues.
Apsana Begum MP, Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Domestic Violence, later shared with us how keen she was to engage with Brainkind on this issue.
At Brainkind, we believe that brain injury must be part of this conversation. Our research shows that brain injury is a hidden consequence of domestic abuse—often overlooked, but one which can have a significant impact on individual’s lives.
As many as 1 in 2 survivors are living with a potential brain injury. Through our Too Many to Count report, and the ongoing collaboration with Women’s Aid, we are working to raise awareness and improve national data on this critical issue.
We were thrilled to connect with many of the services involved in our Brainkind Adapt pilot – the new, free, web-based tool designed to support professionals working with survivors of domestic abuse who may have experienced brain injury.
There was also the opportunity to meet with organisations who contributed to our Too Many to Count research and the Women’s Aid team supporting our journey with data collection through their On-Track system.
If you are interested in getting involved with this important work, or learning more about Brainkind’s efforts, visit brainkind.org or contact Steffy Bechelet, Brainkind Brain Injury and Domestic Abuse Researcher, at stephanie.bechelet@brainkind.org
If you or someone you know is affected by domestic abuse, support is available:
