Concerns over domestic abuse support provision in Highlands (opens original article in a new tab)

Concerns have been raised about Highland Council's decision to award domestic abuse outreach services to an organization without relevant experience, leading to criticism from Inverness Women's Aid.

• Inverness Women's Aid criticized Highland Council for awarding domestic abuse outreach services to CAB, an organization with no experience in the field
• Highland Council stated the procurement process was fair and open, aiming to strengthen support through a region-wide approach
• Inverness Women's Aid claims the CAB lacks specialist knowledge, which could impact the quality of support for victims
• Highland Council confirmed existing refuge accommodation funding remains in place during the service review
• Inverness Women's Aid will continue to receive funding until September and is seeking alternative sources beyond that date