Coronavirus (COVID-19)
During this pandemic, we would like to reassure you that your health, and the health of our staff, are vitally important to us. We have therefore taken certain measures to help reduce contact whilst maintaining our services.
Fundamentally, our staff have been trained on the best hygiene practises and will continue to follow this as our Centre reopens to the public. This includes regularly washing hands and cleaning surfaces (including the bathroom).
In terms of our services, we have taken many projects online. Our teachers and staff will continue to provide certain services over Zoom meetings as we slowly wean our way back into using the Centre’s space. This ensures that everyone is well protected whilst continuing to empower women with our projects.
We will further continue to monitor government advice and guidelines during this crucial period.
For any queries, please do contact us here: admin@excelwomenscentre.org.uk.
During the lockdown and while COVID-19 is a major worry for the UK, we are providing services as a food bank.
If you require food during this difficult time, and you live in Barking and Dagenham, or the surrounding boroughs, please contact us – 0208 594 3730.
During COVID-19, things will undoubtedly become harder for those in abusive homes. We have listed services below for women who may need the support during this time. But remember:
If you are in immediate danger, always call the police – 999
At the Excel Women's Centre
- At the Excel Women’s Centre, we provide advice for welfare benefits, housing and domestic violence for those in Barking and Dagenham, and the surrounding boroughs – 0208 594 3730.
Other Services for those in Barking and Dagenham and the Surrounding Boroughs
- Refuge’s 24-hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline (if you need urgent assistance; and/or accommodation) – 0808 2000 247
- Hestia (safe house for women and children fleeing domestic abuse in London) – 0207 378 3100; specifically for a refuge space, call 0808 2000 247; https://www.hestia.org/domestic-abuse.
- Women’s Aid (for advice on domestic abuse) – email: helpline@womensaid.org.uk; https://www.womensaid.org.uk/information-support/.