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Trauma Foundation South West
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A dedicated team of trauma therapists, supervisors, trainers and interpreters operating across the South West of England
Launching this Valentine’s weekend : 🧡 Soul to Sole 👣

Join our Director, Katherine Cox, as she walks 1,280 miles from Land’s End to John O’Groats in 6 stages from March to October this year. Each step reflects the emotional and physical journey that refugees and people seeking asylum face every..
February 13, 2026 at 7:50 AM
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In our latest issue we cover:
February 11, 2026 at 8:45 AM
The UK Government is consulting on proposals to double the default time someone must wait before applying for settlement to 10 years, and introduce earned settlement. This will have far-reaching consequences for people seeking asylum and refugees, as well as people here to join family, study or work
February 6, 2026 at 8:45 AM
Healing from war, displacement and persecution takes time and long-term, specialist support saves lives.

At TFSW, we provide free, long-term, trauma-informed therapy for refugees and people seeking #Asylum, filling gaps statutory services often cannot. One client has had 36 sessions, showing how...
January 26, 2026 at 10:17 AM
That’s a wrap on this year’s #AsylumSeeker and #Refugee #Wellbeing #Conference at UWE Bristol — and what a day.

There was a clear, hard-hitting overview from Colin Yeo on proposed and enacted legislative changes, grounding the day in the realities people are facing right now...
January 21, 2026 at 5:30 PM
We are really enjoying being at the #AsylumSeeker and #Refugee #WellbeingConference at the University of the West of England in #Bristol today.

It is such a thoughtful space, bringing together people on the ground with academics who care so much about how research translates into support.
January 21, 2026 at 2:02 PM
New year, new intentions: Prevent vicarious trauma and burnout 🔥

If you work or volunteer with traumatised people, book your place now on our upcoming training to protect your well being and sustain your practice....
January 7, 2026 at 12:32 PM
Hello Bluesky! New here 👋 We’re Trauma Foundation South West - supporting access to trauma therapy and strengthening trauma-informed practice across South West England, alongside refugee-centred organisations.

#TraumaInformed #RefugeesWelcome #CharitySector #SouthWestEngland
January 7, 2026 at 10:55 AM