Dumfriesshire and Stewarty Women’s Aid
Telephone:
01387 263 052 or 07710 152 772
Contact email:
admin@dumfrieswomensaid.org.uk
Website:
https://www.dumfriesshireandstewartrywomensaid.co.uk
Address:
NWRC, College Drive, Dumfries, DG2 0BX
Who the service is aimed at:
(Is the service targeted towards specific groups for example Young Carers, Children with disabilities?)
Children that have been affected by Domestic Abuse.
Support provided:
Emotional Support, Children’s Advocacy, working closely with other agencies involved in the child’s life.
Age range:
(Does the service work with a particular age group eg babies & infants, all children up to age 18? Children and young people aged 12-25?)
5-18years
Area covered:
(eg All Dumfries and Galloway, specific localities?)
Dumfries, Annandale & Eskdale, Nithsdale and upper Nithsdale, Stewartry.
Can an individual access the service directly, or do they need to be referred to it by another service?
(Does there need to be a referral from a teacher, health visitor, social worker, other service/ practitioner or is this not required?)
Individuals can self-refer or be referred by an agency.
How to make a referral (if applicable):
(If a service is referring a child or young person, do they need to submit a Request for Assistance Form or does the service have its own forms that a referrer would need to complete?)
We can provide agencies with our own referral form.
Top tips for making a ‘good’ referral (if applicable):
(If a referral is needed to access this service, is there any particular information that you need on this?)
All sections to be completed.
What needs to be in place before a referral is accepted?
(for example does a Child’s Plan need to be in place first)
Nothing needs to be in place other than our remit (Children that have been affected by domestic abuse)
Is there a charge/fee for this service?
No
If there is a charge/fee, is there funding available for this?
No
