The case for a gendered approach to multiple disadvantage

There are gendered differences in how women experience severe and multiple disadvantage (SMD) in comparison to men. Earlier this month we published our report Gender and Severe and Multiple Disadvantage: Women’s experiences of services in Bristol.

This report shows that when working with women experience SMD, it is crucial that their challenges are not considered in isolation. Women’s needs must be understood and addressed holistically. In order for services to meet the needs of women, a whole system approach is required and services should be gender-informed, collaborative and tailored to the women’s individual needs.

Below is the list of recommendations that came out of our report.

If you want to hear more about the report, its findings and the recommendations, we are holding a free webinar on 31st March. You can book your place here.