Uniting Staffordshire Against Hate

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Uniting Staffordshire Against Hate Uniting Staffordshire Against Hate (USAH) is a free and confidential support service.

Disability hate doesn’t only affect people with visible physical impairments.It frequently targets people with invisible...
12/10/2026

Disability hate doesn’t only affect people with visible physical impairments.

It frequently targets people with invisible illnesses, neurodivergent conditions, learning disabilities, or mental health challenges. It can include:

• Verbal abuse, name-calling, or mocking traits and speech
• Online harassment and targeted digital bullying
• "Mate Crime"—where someone feigns friendship to take advantage of, intimidate, or financially exploit a person

Experiencing this kind of treatment can be deeply confusing and isolating. If this is happening to you or someone close to you, Uniting Staffordshire Against Hate offers free, independent support to help you feel safe again.

📞 0330 0881 339 (Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm; 24hr answering service available)
🔗 https://linktr.ee/unitingsah

No one should live in fear simply for being who they are.This National Hate Crime Awareness Week, Uniting Staffordshire ...
12/10/2026

No one should live in fear simply for being who they are.

This National Hate Crime Awareness Week, Uniting Staffordshire Against Hate is here to remind our communities that hostility, intimidation, and abuse are never acceptable.

A hate incident is any behaviour perceived by the victim or anyone else to be motivated by prejudice based on:

• Disability
• Race or ethnicity
• Religion or belief
• Sexual orientation
• Transgender identity

When an incident involves an act that breaks criminal law—such as threats, harassment, damage to property, or assault—it could be a hate crime.

Even if you aren't sure whether what you experienced breaks the law, you don't have to carry it alone. Independent, confidential support is available right here in Staffordshire.

📞 0330 0881 339 (Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm; 24hr answering service available)
🔗 https://linktr.ee/unitingsah

National Coming Out Day celebrates LGBTQ+ people who choose to share their identity with others—but coming out is person...
11/10/2026

National Coming Out Day celebrates LGBTQ+ people who choose to share their identity with others—but coming out is personal, and nobody should ever feel pressured to do so.

For some people, being open about their sexual orientation or gender identity can still bring fear of rejection, hostility or abuse.

Nobody should have to choose between being themselves and feeling safe.

Today, we celebrate those who are out, support those who aren’t, and stand against homophobic and transphobic hate.

Be supportive. Respect people’s choices. Help make our communities safer for everyone.

Support is available for anyone targeted because of their sexual orientation:

0330 0881 339
[email protected]
usah.org.uk

Today is World Mental Health Day. 💛 We are coming together to raise awareness, break the stigma, and remind our communit...
10/10/2026

Today is World Mental Health Day. 💛

We are coming together to raise awareness, break the stigma, and remind our community that every single life matters. Even the smallest conversation can make a massive difference to someone who is struggling.

At Uniting Staffordshire Against Hate, we know that experiencing a hate crime can have a profound and lasting impact on your emotional wellbeing. If you are hurting, please know that you are not alone, and there is help and hope available.

National Support Available 24/7: 📞 Samaritans: Call 116 123 📞 National Su***de Prevention Helpline UK: Call 0800 587 0800

Local Support in Staffordshire: USAH is here to support you through the aftermath of a hate crime, and we are proud to work alongside incredible local partners who provide dedicated mental health support. A special mention to North Staffs Mind , Changes Health & Wellbeing North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust , and our local North Staffordshire Wellbeing College for the vital work you do to keep our community safe and supported. 🤝

Reach out. Check in on each other. You are not alone.

Today is International Le***an Day, a day to celebrate le***an identity, visibility, history and community. No one shoul...
08/10/2026

Today is International Le***an Day, a day to celebrate le***an identity, visibility, history and community.

No one should experience hostility, abuse or intimidation because of who they are or who they love.

Homophobic hate can happen in public, at work, online or close to home. What may be dismissed as “banter” or name-calling can have a very real impact on the person being targeted.

Support is available for anyone affected:
0330 0881 339
[email protected]
usah.org.uk

Over the last 12 months: ⭐ 97% of clients said they received the help and support they needed ⭐ 97% reported a better un...
07/10/2026

Over the last 12 months:

⭐ 97% of clients said they received the help and support they needed
⭐ 97% reported a better understanding of their rights as a victim

These results reflect the importance of accessible, specialist support for people affected by hate crime and hate incidents.

We're proud to stand alongside victims, helping them understand their rights, increase their confidence, and access the support they need to feel safer and move forward.

If you think our specialist support could help you, or someone you know who is experiencing hate, please get in touch

📞 0330 0881 339
📧 [email protected]
🌐 usah.org.uk

Today is World Cerebral Palsy Day. It’s a day to celebrate people with cerebral palsy, listen to lived experiences and c...
06/10/2026

Today is World Cerebral Palsy Day.

It’s a day to celebrate people with cerebral palsy, listen to lived experiences and challenge the barriers and assumptions that can limit inclusion.

Disabled people should be able to go about their daily lives without being stared at, mocked, abused or targeted because of a disability.

Hostility towards someone because of their disability—or because someone believes them to be disabled—can be a hate crime.

See the person. Challenge the prejudice. Stand against disability hate.

If you experience or witness disability hate, support is available.

📞 0330 0881 339
📧 [email protected]
🌐 usah.org.uk

Dyslexia Awareness Week is an opportunity to challenge assumptions about dyslexia and recognise the different ways peopl...
05/10/2026

Dyslexia Awareness Week is an opportunity to challenge assumptions about dyslexia and recognise the different ways people think, communicate, learn and work.

Dyslexia does not define somebody’s intelligence, ability or potential.

Unfortunately, disabled and neurodivergent people can still experience mocking, harassment and hostility because they are perceived as different.

Difference should never make someone a target.

This week, let’s challenge stereotypes, value different ways of thinking and help create workplaces and communities where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

Support is available for anyone affected by disability hate crime:
0330 0881 339
[email protected]
usah.org.uk

Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah are important and joyful occasions in the Jewish calendar, marking a time of reflectio...
03/10/2026

Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah are important and joyful occasions in the Jewish calendar, marking a time of reflection, celebration and the beginning of a new cycle of Torah reading.

Everyone should be able to practise their faith, attend worship and celebrate religious festivals without fear of hostility or abuse.

At Uniting Staffordshire Against Hate, we stand with Jewish communities and remain committed to challenging antisemitism and religious hate in all its forms.

May everyone celebrating enjoy a peaceful and joyful festival. 💙

Support is available for anyone affected by religious hate crime:

📞 0330 0881 339
📧 [email protected]
🌐 usah.org.uk

Black History Month is an opportunity to celebrate the achievements, contributions, resilience, and rich heritage of Bla...
02/10/2026

Black History Month is an opportunity to celebrate the achievements, contributions, resilience, and rich heritage of Black people and communities.

It’s also a time to listen, learn, and reflect on the stories and experiences that have shaped our workplaces, communities, and wider society.

But recognition shouldn’t be limited to one month. Creating a truly inclusive environment means continuing to challenge barriers, amplify diverse voices, celebrate achievement, and ensure everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

This Black History Month, let’s celebrate the past, recognise the progress made, and commit to building a future where inclusion and opportunity are part of everyday life.

Celebrate. Educate. Listen. Act.

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Hanley
ST11HL

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Thursday 9:30am - 7pm
Friday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Saturday 9:30am - 4:30pm

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