Primrose is an all-female service, which accommodates women who have historically or are currently experiencing trauma from domestic abuse relationships; this includes women who are actively fleeing an abusive relationship.
Primrose is situated across two properties and accommodates nine women; this includes an emergency bed which offers the opportunity to respond to crisis.
Primrose offers a trauma informed service, alongside a therapeutic approach, which provides a unique offer within Plymouth.  Primrose currently offers activities such as:
Weekly trips, for example to the aquarium, beach days out and sea swimming
Cooking on a budget, bulk making nutritious meals from scratch
Gardening group, ensuring all plants are looked after weekly
Food shopping, supporting women to gain confidence food shopping and meal planning
Women are encouraged and offered support to engage with The Sunflower Women’s Centre, which is located nearby. Women engage with groups and courses on offer, such as, the Freedom Programme.
Every fortnight support is offered from the Plymouth Domestic Abuse Service, with a member of the team from PDAS attending the service to engage women.
Primrose has one full time and one part time Support Worker, and two night staff; the service has staff cover during the day and at night.