When I took part in the research I found it very helpful to me. I was able to express my feelings and talk openly about emotions that I couldn’t talk to family or friends about. It made me reflect on my positive future. (Baseline interview, Dec 2019)

I was very interested in helping you with your Health and Wellbeing study because I have been affected in many ways by the way I was treated by my ex-partner….who is going to be charged. I spent some time in Women’s Refuge after I walked out from abusive relationship. I ended up with no money…no work, no roof over my head and had to try to rebuild my life again. I would love to help so no woman or man has to go through what I and many others affected by abuse had to go through. 
(6 month interview, Jun 2020)

I felt at ease throughout the interview even though it wasn’t easy to answer all the questions. I found this interviewer excellent and I was informed of my choices and told the procedure re confidentiality.  I look forward to the next interview as it was a nice feeling to take part in the Study. Also a great incentive with regards to be able to receive the £10 Amazon voucher for taking part. Overall 9/10!
(Baseline interview, Jun 2020)

This research is inviting over 1000 individuals who have attended SARCs in England to take part in our ground-breaking two year study, to ‘join a thousand voices for change’.

We will be asking you about your journey over a two year period to hear your voice, to help us understand and improve the care and support individuals, like you, receive. This is your opportunity to speak out and have your voice heard!