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                "description": "Please refer to the document on the Chest for full details, www.the-chest.org,uk Organisations are invited to share views on how services could support the achievement of the following outcomes: * Improved safety and wellbeing for survivors of domestic abuse * An increase in the number of safe accommodation units across the borough, in line with the Domestic Abuse Needs Assessment * Improved access to appropriate accommodation and tailored support across a range of accommodation types * Strengthened pathways to independence, recovery, and community integration. * Specialist, tailored support that meets the needs of all people accessing services, including children, young people, and adults. Organisations interested in contributing to this work are invited to attend an online market engagement event: Date: Thursday 4 June Time: 2:00pm",
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