NIDAS

07/10/2026

Psychological abuse often makes people question their thoughts, feelings and memories.
It can include:

• Gaslighting
• Manipulation
• Constant criticism
• Blame-shifting
• Intimidation
• Silent treatment
• Controlling behaviour
• Making you doubt your own reality

Because there are no visible injuries, psychological abuse can be harder to recognise. But its impact on confidence, self-esteem and mental wellbeing can be significant.

If you've ever felt like you're constantly walking on eggshells or questioning yourself, support is available.

💜 NIDAS provides free support for women, children and young people affected by domestic abuse across Nottinghamshire.

📞 Call us on 01623 683 250
🌐 nidas.org.uk

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06/10/2026

We're looking for a Domestic Abuse and Wellbeing Outreach Worker to join our dedicated team supporting women affected by domestic abuse across Mansfield and Ashfield.

This rewarding role involves providing trauma-informed support, completing risk assessments, developing safety plans, and empowering survivors to rebuild their lives and move forward safely.

📍 Mansfield & Ashfield
⏰ Application deadline: 5pm, Thursday 15 October 2026

If you're compassionate, motivated and passionate about helping survivors achieve positive outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.

👉 Visit our website for full details and how to apply: 🌐 https://www.nidas.org.uk/jobs/

01/10/2026

On International Day of Older Persons, NIDAS is highlighting the importance of recognising domestic abuse affecting older adults and ensuring support remains accessible to everyone.

Older people can experience coercive control, emotional abuse, financial abuse, intimidation and neglect. However, abuse in later life can often go unrecognised due to barriers such as social isolation, caring responsibilities, health needs or dependence on others.

Alongside our specialist domestic abuse services, NIDAS offers Time to Blossom, a wellbeing group for women aged 45+, facilitated by Kelsa.

The programme provides opportunities to:
• Build confidence and self-esteem
• Connect with others in a supportive environment
• Improve wellbeing
• Reduce social isolation
• Focus on personal growth and self-care

If you know someone who may benefit from support, or would like information about referral pathways:
📧 [email protected]
📞 01623 683 250
🌐 nidas.org.uk

Together, we can help ensure older people feel safe, valued and supported.

Breaking the cycle of domestic abuse through trusted, confidential & bespoke services.

01/10/2026

Today, on International Day of Older Persons, we're shining a light on something that often goes unseen: older people can experience domestic abuse too.

Abuse doesn't have an age limit.

It can take many forms, including:
• Coercive control
• Financial abuse
• Emotional abuse
• Psychological abuse
• Neglect
• Threats and intimidation

Sadly, many older people may feel unable to speak out because of dependency, isolation, health concerns, caring responsibilities or fear of not being believed.

Everyone deserves to feel safe, respected and in control of their own life, regardless of age.

💜 If you're a woman aged 45+, our Time to Blossom wellbeing group provides a welcoming space to connect with others, build confidence, improve wellbeing and focus on yourself.

Facilitated by Kelsa, Time to Blossom offers an opportunity to:
🌸 Meet new people
🌸 Improve confidence and self-esteem
🌸 Learn practical wellbeing techniques
🌸 Take time for yourself in a supportive environment
🌸 Feel less isolated and more connected

If you would like to know more about Time to Blossom, or if you're experiencing domestic abuse and would like support, we're here to help.

📞 Call NIDAS: 01623 683 250
📧 Email: [email protected]
🌐 Visit: nidas.org.uk
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NIDAS (Nottinghamshire Independent Domestic Abuse Services) provides specialist support for adults, children and families affected by domestic abuse across Nottinghamshire.

26/09/2026

You’re this close…

To trusting your instincts.
To asking one question.
To telling someone what has been happening.
To taking one small step for yourself.

Domestic abuse can cause someone to question personal memories, feelings and judgement.

If a relationship leaves you constantly second-guessing yourself, feeling frightened of a reaction or wondering whether you are “overreacting”, that feeling matters.

You do not need to have everything worked out.
You do not need proof.
You do not need to be ready to leave.

💾 Save this reminder for a day when trusting yourself feels difficult.
📲 Share it privately with someone who may need to see it.

NIDAS, Nottinghamshire Independent Domestic Abuse Services, provides specialist, non-judgemental domestic abuse support across Nottinghamshire.

Call NIDAS on 01623 683 250
Email: [email protected]
Visit: nidas.org.uk

14/09/2026

How many of these feel familiar?

When we talk about healthy relationships, we often focus on what isn't healthy.

But recognising what respect, trust and safety actually look like can be just as important.

Swipe through and save this post for a reminder of the green flags we all deserve.

💚 Which one stands out most to you?

This Sexual Health Week we're supporting the campaign and encouraging conversations that help people build healthier, safer relationships.

For support relating to domestic abuse, please call NIDAS on 01623 683 250.

13/09/2026

Let's normalise protecting your peace. 💚

Positive thinking isn't about ignoring difficult situations.

Sometimes it's recognising you deserve respect. Sometimes it's setting boundaries.

Sometimes it's simply getting through the day.

On Positive Thinking Day, we'd love to know:
✨ What's one positive thought you're carrying into the rest of this month?

Share yours below ⬇️

If you're struggling, support is available.
📞 NIDAS: 01623 683 250

Save this post for a day when you need the reminder.

12/09/2026

The hardest truth?

Someone being kind to you doesn't mean they weren't abusive to someone else.

A survivor's experience should never be dismissed because it doesn't match your own.

Listen. Believe. Support. 💚

If you need support, call NIDAS on 01623 683 250.

11/09/2026

"I wish I'd known this sooner..."

Feeling suicidal doesn't mean you're weak.
It doesn't mean you've failed.
And it doesn't mean things can't change.

Sometimes those thoughts come from carrying grief, fear, trauma, anxiety or abuse for far too long without support.

On World Su***de Prevention Day, we're sharing this anonymised story to remind anyone struggling that there is hope, even when you can't see it yet.

💚 Save this post for the days you need to read it. 💚

Share it with someone who might need it today.

If you need support, please call NIDAS on 01623 683 250.

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