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As from 1st April 2022 the UAVA (United Against Violence & Abuse Limited) consortium, in its present format, will no longer be delivering the specialist domestic and sexual violence services following re-commissioning of services.

Leicestershire County Council, Leicester City Council, Rutland County Council and the local clinical commissioning groups have recently completed a commissioning process and the organisation Harmless has been commissioned to provide self-harm support to people of all ages in the locality.

Mental Health Awareness Week is the UK’s national week during 9-15 May 2022 to raise awareness of mental health and mental health problems and inspires action to promote the message of good mental health for all.

The deadline for applications is 6.00pm on Friday 17 June 2022.

How is Space Youth Services fundraising for staff development and new pilot initiatives?

Future Focus, VAL’s annual flagship event was held in September 2021. Feedback and local intelligence from the sector revealed that a hybrid event would be more inclusive and engaging.

Share your story and be in with a chance to win a £50 gift voucher for an independent shop in the county.

VAL Sector Support gave information to the Canal & River Trust on devising a small grants scheme

As part of Volunteers Week 2022, we are sharing some of the stories of our staff, who volunteer outside of VAL.