Beginning a conversation crucial if we are to do a better job supporting women experiencing multiple disadvantage.

The women’s charity Agenda has published a ‘discussion paper’ which looks at how place-based approaches to change could improve the lives of women experiencing multiple disadvantages including poverty, violence and abuse, mental health problems, addiction and homelessness.

Public sector bodies, agencies and voluntary organisations in local areas need to work together better to help improve the lives of the most disadvantaged women, says the new research, published recently.