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Centre for Academic Primary Care (CAPC), Bristol @capcbristol.bsky.social · Sep 4

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

Domestic abuse: nurses experience it too - British Journal of Nursing

www.britishjournalofnursing.com

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Dewis Choice @choiceolderppl.bsky.social · Aug 21

🌟 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!

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Dr Alison Gregory @dralisongregory.bsky.social · Aug 21

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Dr Alison Gregory @dralisongregory.bsky.social · Aug 21

If domestic abuse is part of your experience, support is available:

Refuge: National Domestic Abuse Helpline www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk
Women’s Aid: www.womensaid.org.uk/information-...
Respect: Men's Advice Line mensadviceline.org.uk/male-victims/
Galop: Helpline for LGBT+ people galop.org.uk

Dr Alison Gregory @dralisongregory.bsky.social · Aug 21

The 1st part of the NAMED study is a survey for UK nurses and healthcare support workers who have experienced domestic abuse. The survey closes on 31st August 2025.

To complete the survey, please click here: rcnfoundation.rcn.org.uk/Research-pro...

@rcn.org.uk @rcm.org.uk @capcbristol.bsky.social

Nursing And Midwifery professionals’ Experiences of Domestic abuse (NAMED) | RCN Foundation

The RCN Foundation is funding the study to explore the domestic abuse experiences and support needs of nurses, midwives, and healthcare support workers across the UK.

rcnfoundation.rcn.org.uk

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Dr Alison Gregory @dralisongregory.bsky.social · Aug 21

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

Domestic abuse: nurses experience it too | British Journal of Nursing

www.magonlinelibrary.com

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NIHR School for Primary Care Research (SPCR) @nihrspcr.bsky.social · Jul 29

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

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Dr Alison Gregory @dralisongregory.bsky.social · Jul 29

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.
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I'm speaking at Nursing Live 2025, join me

Register now

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The Queen's Institute of Community Nursing @theqicn.bsky.social · Jul 23

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.

RCN Foundation @rcnfoundation.bsky.social · Jul 1

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/

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The Queen's Institute of Community Nursing @theqicn.bsky.social · Jul 23

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.

RCN Foundation @rcnfoundation.bsky.social · Jul 1

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.

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Queen's University Belfast @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social · Jul 1

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

Queen’s lecturer earns PhD after leading NI’s first domestic abuse training for nursing students

Dr Steph Craig is graduating today with a PhD, having progressed from undergraduate to lecturer while co-leading a groundbreaking initiative to embed domestic abuse training in the nursing curriculum.

ow.ly

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RCN Foundation @rcnfoundation.bsky.social · Jul 1

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.

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RCN Foundation @rcnfoundation.bsky.social · Jul 1

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

Nursing And Midwifery professionals’ Experiences of Domestic abuse (NAMED) | RCN Foundation

The RCN Foundation is funding the study to explore the domestic abuse experiences and support needs of nurses, midwives, and healthcare support workers across the UK.

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FiLiA @filiacharity.bsky.social · Jun 24

‘Staying silent is no longer an option’: female police officers on abuse within their ranks.

#PoliceMeToo

observer.co.uk/news/nationa...

‘Staying silent is no longer an option’: female police of...

When a domestic abuser is also a fellow police officer, victims have been subjected to further trauma as forces close ranks against them. Now survivors a...

observer.co.uk

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RCN Foundation @rcnfoundation.bsky.social · Jun 6

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/

Homepage - National Domestic Abuse Helpline

Are you experiencing domestic abuse? You are not alone. Find out how the National Domestic Abuse helpline can support you.

www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk

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RCN Foundation @rcnfoundation.bsky.social · Jun 6

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.

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RCN Foundation @rcnfoundation.bsky.social · Jun 6

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

Nursing And Midwifery professionals’ Experiences of Domestic abuse (NAMED) | RCN Foundation

The RCN Foundation is funding the study to explore the domestic abuse experiences and support needs of nurses, midwives, and healthcare support workers across the UK.

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Centre for Academic Primary Care (CAPC), Bristol @capcbristol.bsky.social · Jun 3

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

New Friends and Family Handbook gives advice on how to support someone experiencing domestic abuse

A new Friends and Family Handbook, written by Dr Alison Gregory, an Independent Academic and Honorary Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for Academic Primary Care, University of Bristol, has been la...

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Dr Alison Gregory @dralisongregory.bsky.social · Jun 3

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.

New Friends and Family Handbook gives advice on how to support someone experiencing domestic abuse

A new Friends and Family Handbook, written by Dr Alison Gregory, an Independent Academic and Honorary Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for Academic Primary Care, University of Bristol, has been la...

www.bristol.ac.uk

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Dr Alison Gregory @dralisongregory.bsky.social · May 22

If domestic abuse or coercive control is part of your experience, you are not alone, support is available. You may find it helpful to contact the following UK organisations:

Refuge: www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk
Women’s Aid: chat.womensaid.org.uk
Respect: mensadviceline.org.uk/male-victims/

Homepage - National Domestic Abuse Helpline

Are you experiencing domestic abuse? You are not alone. Find out how the National Domestic Abuse helpline can support you.

www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk

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Dr Alison Gregory @dralisongregory.bsky.social · May 22

If you have worked in the UK as a nurse, midwife, or healthcare support worker, and have experienced abusive or controlling behaviour from a partner or adult family member, we’d like to hear from you. rcnfoundation.rcn.org.uk/Research-pro...

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Dr Alison Gregory @dralisongregory.bsky.social · May 22

Studies show that healthcare workers experience domestic abuse at higher rates than people in the general population.

The @rcnfoundation.bsky.social wants to find out why rates are higher, the barriers and enablers to seeking support in the workplace, and the opportunities for enhanced support.

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Dr Alison Gregory @dralisongregory.bsky.social · May 22

“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...

Nursing And Midwifery professionals’ Experiences of Domestic abuse (NAMED) | RCN Foundation

The RCN Foundation is funding the study to explore the domestic abuse experiences and support needs of nurses, midwives, and healthcare support workers across the UK.

rcnfoundation.rcn.org.uk

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Violence, Abuse and Mental Health Network @vamhn.bsky.social · May 21

🚨 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

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Dr Alison Gregory @dralisongregory.bsky.social · May 6

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.

Friends and Family - Women’s Aid

The Friends and Family Handbook A handbook for friends, family members, neighbours, and colleagues of survivors. The Friends and Family Handbook provides practical support and information for anyone ...

www.womensaid.org.uk

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