An Overview of Our Projects

Women's Health Matters run a variety of different projects. For a brief overview of all our projects, download our leaflet.

Breastfeeding Peer Support

Along with Health for All, our Breastfeeding Peer Support provides advice and support from specialist, trained advisers to new mums. In addition, we train experienced mums as peer supporters, Bosom Buddies, who can provide guidance face-to-face, on the telephone, or through social media to new mums.

Breathe Free

Funded by the National Lottery Community Fund, this project aims to support women aged 16 and above who’ve experienced complex trauma, usually domestic abuse, and are at risk of having a child removed into care as a result.

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OUR BREATHE FREE GROUP IS CURRENTLY AT FULL CAPACITY - REFERRALS CAN STILL BE MADE AND NAMES WILL BE ADDED TO OUR WAITING LIST

Digital Support

In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, WHM have set up a lending library of ChromeBooks, tablets and phones for use by women and families accessing and engaging with Women’s Health Matters programmes.

Domestic Violence Project

We provide a safe space for women over 16 who have, or are currently experiencing domestic abuse, to explore issues through educational support.

Feel Good

A course for women with learning disabilities around our bodies, keeping safe and healthy relationships.

Inside Out

A parenting course for women whose children are being looked after by somebody else, such as through adoption or a kinship order.

Maternity Voices Partnership

A forum bringing together health professionals and women who access maternity services.

Rainbow Hearts

Our group for women seeking asylum, offering health and social support, as well as information sessions.

Rosebuds

Support for women whose children have to live with someone else. A weekly group and individual support offered.

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Snowdrops

This project offers one to one support for vulnerable women and girls in Leeds.

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Sunflowers

A service for asylum seeking women to support their wellbeing through one to one and group work.

The Key Change

Funded by Children in Need, this project delivers healthy relationship courses to girls at risk or having experience of domestic violence and/or sexual abuse. This will lead to increased safety, positive relationships and emotional wellbeing.

Women Friendly Leeds

Women's Lives Leeds and Leeds Women's and Girls' Hubs are working towards a city that is better for women, better for everyone.

Wow!

A new volunteer project for women in Leeds who are seeking asylum to support and encourage each other to be more physically active during lockdown.

Your Space

Wellbeing project in LS8, 9, 10 & 11; working with individuals, community groups, employers and businesses to improve wellbeing.

Young Snowdrops

Young Snowdrops aims to support 11-18 year olds affected by domestic abuse.