October is Domestic Abuse Awareness Month, and Shropshire Council is committed to raising awareness and improving support for those affected by domestic abuse in our communities.
In June [2025], the council invited residents, professionals, and anyone across Shropshire who would like to have their say, to take part in our Domestic Abuse Commissioning Survey. The aim was to gather honest feedback to help shape the future of support services across Shropshire.
The Domestic Abuse Prevention Team are grateful to everyone who took the time to share their views. Your responses have provided invaluable insights into what is working well, where improvements are needed, and how we can ensure services are safe, accessible, and truly supportive for all.
Cllr Ruth Houghton, portfolio holder for social care, said:
Thank you to everyone who took the time to complete the Domestic Abuse Commissioning Survey. Your feedback is invaluable and will help shape how we support individuals and families across Shropshire. The Domestic Abuse Team has reviewed the responses in detail and will use them to inform the development of our future commissioning plans, ensuring services are responsive, inclusive, and meet the needs of our communities.
Today, as part of Domestic Abuse Awareness Month, we are pleased to share the results of the commissioning survey. These findings will directly inform how we plan, commission, and deliver domestic abuse services in Shropshire—ensuring that the voices of survivors, families, and our wider community are at the heart of everything we do.
Read the full report here: Domestic Abuse Commissioning Survey results
If you or someone you know are being subjected to domestic abuse, support is available. Click here to learn more
