WMRSASC Blog

The Survivor Pathway

West Mercia Support Services At WMRSASC, our aim is always to reduce barriers, increase clarity, and ensure survivors can find help when they need it most. That’s why we’re proud to support and amplify the West Mercia Survivor Pathway - a...

Calling It Out

What starts as a frustrating moment in traffic — watching a fellow dog owner fail to pick up after their Labrador — leads to a bigger reflection on fairness, justice, and why the belief that “life is fair” can do more harm than good. In this piece,...

A Recurring Dream

I dream of searching for my mum, only to remember she died years ago. That wave of grief reminds me how loss surfaces when life slows down. Our CEO reflects how for many survivors, that grief is even more complicated – mourning not just a parent, but the safe childhood they never had…

It’s Never Too Late To Get Support

Jocelyn Anderson, Chief Executive Officer of West Mercia Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre (Image: WMRSASC)Latest from West Mercia Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre It’s never too late to get support Often, when we talk about sexual violence,...

More Than An Annual Report

Jocelyn Anderson, Chief Executive Officer of West Mercia Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre (Image: WMRSASC)Latest from West Mercia Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre One of the peculiarities of running a charity is the legal requirement to...

Adolescence: ‘Netflix show in schools not the answer’

Jocelyn Anderson, Chief Executive Officer of West Mercia Rape and Sexual Abuse Support CentreTHE recent Netflix show Adolescence has prompted much discussion around misogyny among school age boys. The creators have been to Downing Street to discuss...