Domestic abuse: nurses experience it too - new article by @dralisongregory.bsky.social Sandi Dheensa and colleagues published in British Journal of Nursing. Highlights the higher prevalence of #DomesticAbuse among healthcare professionals and what can be done. tinyurl.com/4ndbz78n #Nursing #ECDV

🌟 We’re looking forward to sharing our *new* research findings at the European Conference on Domestic Abuse #ECDV ℹ️ www.ecdv2025.com 📅 Friday 5 September, 8:30–9:50 👋 Joining us in Barcelona? let’s say hi in person!

Domestic abuse: nurses experience it too Our comment piece for the British Journal of Nursing is out now in hard copy and online here: www.magonlinelibrary.com/doi/abs/10.1... In the article we mention the NAMED study rcnfoundation.rcn.org.uk/Research-pro... funded by @rcnfoundation.bsky.social

A study funded by the NIHR School for Primary Care Research (SPCR) has led to the creation of a new Friends and Family Handbook, offering vital guidance for those supporting someone who may be experiencing domestic abuse: www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/news/new-han... #PrimaryCare #Research #DomesticViolence

Join me at Nursing Live UK on 5th November at Birmingham NEC. I will be speaking about nurses' experiences of domestic abuse/coercive control alongside presentations on professional development and personal wellbeing. Click the link to discover more about this FREE event. lnkd.in/eK-8Fpwt

2/2 @dralisongregory.bsky.social is leading the NAMED Study with the @rcnfoundation.bsky.social and has kindly requested we share the project with community nurses. For more information visit - rcnfoundation.rcn.org.uk/Research-pro... Please note the support available via the organisations below.

1/2 Content warning: This message contains information about domestic abuse. You may prefer to stop reading, or to read it at a later time/on a different device. @rcnfoundation.bsky.social is funding a study exploring the domestic abuse experiences and support needs of nurses, midwives and HCSW.

Not only is Dr Stephanie Craig graduating today with a #PhD in #Nursing, but thanks to her, nursing students at Queen’s will now receive dedicated training on #DomesticAbuse and #ViolenceAgainstWomenAndGirls as part of their degree. Read Stephanie's story: ow.ly/xsxA50WiUhh #LoveQUBGrad

1/4 We are funding a study which will explore the domestic abuse experiences and support needs of UK nurses, midwives and HCSW. Research shows that these healthcare professionals are more likely to experience domestic abuse than the general population and rarely feel able to seek support.

3/4 The online survey is now open, and we are seeking participation from nurses, midwives and healthcare support workers that have experienced domestic abuse. For more information about the study and to complete the survey, visit bit.ly/3Z6a9ja @dralisongregory.bsky.social

‘Staying silent is no longer an option’: female police officers on abuse within their ranks. #PoliceMeToo observer.co.uk/news/nationa...

4/4 If domestic abuse or coercive control is part of your experience, you are not alone and support is available: Refuge: National Domestic Abuse Helpline www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk Women’s Aid: Live Chat chat.womensaid.org.uk Respect: Men's Advice Line mensadviceline.org.uk/male-victims/

1/4 We are funding a study which will explore the domestic abuse experiences and support needs of UK nurses, midwives and HCSW. Research shows that these healthcare professionals are more likely to experience domestic abuse than the general population and rarely feel able to seek support.

3/4 The online survey is now open, and we are seeking participation from nurses, midwives and healthcare support workers that have experienced domestic abuse. For more information about the study and to complete the survey, visit bit.ly/3Z6a9ja @dralisongregory.bsky.social

Would you know what to do or say if someone you know is, or may be, experiencing domestic abuse? A new 'Friends and Family Handbook' written by @dralisongregory.bsky.social and published by @womensaid.bsky.social gives advice & support. Find out more: bit.ly/3ZdG6WV #DomesticAbuse #VAWG

My thanks to @capcbristol.bsky.social for publicising (www.bristol.ac.uk/primaryhealt...) the Friends and Family Handbook (www.womensaid.org.uk/information-...) recently launched by Women's Aid Federation of England. The handbook is for informal supporters of someone experiencing domestic abuse.

“I thought that domestic abuse wouldn’t happen to me... as nurses, we’re supposed to be strong and resilient, and help everyone else” The UK @rcnfoundation.bsky.social has commissioned research to better understand the DA experiences of nurses, midwives, and healthcare support workers...

🚨 Live now at #VAMHNWebinar! 🚨 We’re joined by Dr. Kenneth Widanaralalage (King’s College London), presenting: ‘Male Survivors of Sexual Violence — Silence, Myths, and Institutional Harm’ #MaleSurvivor #SexualViolence #MentalHealth #Justice

New resource: If you are worried about a friend, family member, neighbour or colleague, who you think may be experiencing domestic abuse, this is a resource for you: www.womensaid.org.uk/information-... It will inform and equip you, and help you to look after yourself as you offer support.

I'm delighted that the Friends & Family Handbook (www.womensaid.org.uk/information-...) is now live on Women's Aid Federation of England website. Writing this resource was a real passion project for me, not least because I have personal experience of feeling out of my depth whilst offering support.

Webinar: Co-developing theatre on sensitive subjects: How-to guide launch, 15 May 2025, 1.30-2.30pm Hear from researchers, theatre-makers & public contributors involved in the community play Hard Evidence, which inspired the how-to guide. Find out more and book: www.eventbrite.com/e/1299324507...

"The culture in healthcare that expects doctors to be heroic and resilient to a superhuman degree, with an intense workload, is toxic and increases their suicide risk." We can do more to prevent healthcare worker suicides, writes @scarlettmcnally.bsky.social www.bmj.com/content/388/...

Want to make a difference in the lives of health and care professionals? Apply to be a NHS Practitioner Health Clinician! https://buff.ly/3ONIYE9 #NHSPractitionerHealth

📢Anonymous #powerfulperpetrators survey for those who have experienced or witnessed #sexualmisconduct and abuse by professionals. We are looking to interview regulators, lawyers & others working on misconduct, disciplinary cases & professional standards: powerfulperpetrators.org/get-involved/

New job alert! We're recruiting a qualitative Research Fellow @bristoluni.bsky.social to join our team. You'll work across several research projects on a range of topics, as part of a multidisciplinary team of researchers. Find out more and apply here: www.bristol.ac.uk/jobs/find/de...

Mind Games involve efforts to convince someone they are at fault, rendering their perspectives as insignificant or laughable. This is particularly effective when the victim has complete trust in the perpetrator & believes their roles within the relationship are clearly defined & socially acceptable

Positive to see new guidance to courts in England and Wales about the pseudo-science that is parental alienation: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...