Local charities are being invited to help build a clearer picture of women’s rough sleeping and hidden homelessness.
Malvern Hills District Council (MHDC) is calling on organisations across the district to get involved as part of the national Women’s Rough Sleeping Census, which will take place in September.
The council is hosting two informal online drop-in sessions to explain the purpose of the census and how attendees can contribute.
The online sessions will take place at 2pm on Friday, July 3, and 2pm on Friday, July 10.
Councillor Jennie Watkins, portfolio holder for communities and housing at MHDC, said: “Women experiencing rough sleeping or hidden homelessness are not always visible, but they still need and deserve the right support.
“Local organisations are often the first to spot when someone may be at risk, and their knowledge is vital if we are to understand the true scale of the issue locally.
“I would encourage any organisation that may come into contact with women in these circumstances to join one of the drop-in sessions and find out how they can help.”
Groups interested in attending can email Sophie Cooper, domestic abuse outreach officer, at sophie.cooper@wychavon.gov.uk.
Further details about the census are available on the Solace Women’s Aid website.