“Because I am a nurse and it’s my job to help others, I felt that I should be able to help myself” Domestic abuse is widespread, and people working in health and social care roles are well-placed to respond. But what about nursing employees who are themselves victim-survivors of abuse?

1/2 Our signposting hub has been curated to support you through life’s unexpected challenges. Whether you’re navigating financial uncertainty or planning your next career move, support is right at your fingertips. #Signposting #Hardship #RCNFImpact

@ginnybraun.bsky.social and I will be keynoting (me virtually) at the Qualitative Research Connect second Global Qualitative Research Conference in Cebu City, Philippines on 7-9 September 2026. The call for abstracts is now open with a deadline of 31 May: conference.qlrconnect.com

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Women's Aid said that it will no longer maintain a presence on X. "This online violence against women and children - especially girls - has often devastating real-life impacts and we no longer view it as appropriate to use such a platform to share our work. www.rte.ie/news/ireland...

Minister wants X meeting over 'disturbing' Grok concerns

Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence Niamh Smyth has requested a meeting with X over concerns that the AI tool Grok is being used to create sexually explicit images of adults and children.

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We have released a new podcast as part of NHS Domestic Abuse Awareness Day - Understanding Subtle Abuse: A Hidden Epidemic. @drseemahaider.bsky.social an i have a conversation with expert in subtle abuse Dr Rosemary Parkinson: open.spotify.com/episode/0vLO...

Understanding subtle abuse: A hidden epidemic

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Content Warning: Domestic Abuse Last year, Dr Seema Haider joined PH's Clinical and Safeguarding Leads, Dr Kath O'Hara and Dr Hannah Minor, to discuss her lived experience of domestic abuse as a doctor. Listen here: www.buzzsprout.com/955492/episo... #16DaysOfActivism #NHSDAAD

Today, with the @medicalwomenuk.bsky.social, we launch the first NHS Domestic Abuse Awareness Day @nhsdaawareday.bsky.social This must-read article by Adele Waters in @bmj.com explains why it is needed #NHSDAAD www.bmj.com/content/391/...

Why doctors are uniquely vulnerable to domestic abuse

Domestic abuse in NHS workers is a “silent pandemic,” with some research finding that they are three times as likely to experience it. Adele Waters finds that the NHS needs to do more to end a “double...

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Honoured to share my research for NHS Domestic Abuse Awareness Day in a podcast: Understanding Subtle Abuse: A Hidden Epidemic. 🎧 lnkd.in/eyzSBGJh Subtle abuse is hidden, damaging, and too often missed. Survivors deserve better recognition + support. Please share. #16Days #NHSDAAD #SubtleAbuse

🩺Today is the FIRST #NHS Domestic Abuse Awareness Day (10 December).🩺 👩‍⚕️This important initiative acknowledges the high rates of DA among healthcare professionals & the support they need. Research by Sandi Dheensa & colleagues has informed the campaign. 👉 tinyurl.com/2nwu758s #NHSDAAD #16Days

If you are a health or care professional experiencing domestic abuse, you are not alone. This Domestic Abuse Awareness Day, help us raise awareness of the support available, for those who need it. #NHSDAAD

Today is the first NHS Domestic Abuse Awareness Day, established by @thedauk.bsky.social and @medicalwomenuk.bsky.social, calling for better support staff who may be experiencing domestic abuse. #NHSDAAD

MWF@medicalwomenuk.bsky.social · 10mo ago

Today is #nhsdaad the first NHS domestic abuse awareness day - please amplify the messages and get involved: www.medicalwomensfederation.org.uk/our-work/nhs... @thedauk.bsky.social @thermbf.bsky.social @cavellcharity.bsky.social @doctorsindistress.bsky.social @nhsprachealth.bsky.social

Wednesday 10 December 2025 is the first NHS Domestic Abuse Awareness Day #NHSDAAD. And I'm so pleased that our research has been a catalyst for this. It all began with showing that MORE healthcare employees experience domestic abuse than people in the general population @capcbristol.bsky.social

Really pleased to be speaking on a topic close to my heart with my fab colleague Sandi Dheensa, next March, at the BJN Conference 2026 - use the code on the flyer below to get a discount @rcnfoundation.bsky.social @rcn.org.uk

FREE resource for workplaces to become safe spaces for those experience #domesticviolence and #sexualviolence. Great videos!

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Please repost @bright-group.bsky.social @kazjm.bsky.social @drlucypotter.bsky.social @lucyselman.bsky.social @drpoco.bsky.social @clarethomasvll.bsky.social @shobadawson.bsky.social @christiec.bsky.social @jscottuob.bsky.social @jhorwood.bsky.social safespaces-againstviolence.axa.com/en/

🌟FREE RESOURCE🌟: I am delighted to announce that the Safe Spaces resource commissioned by AXA and produced by Omni is now available safespaces-againstviolence.axa.com/en/ It contains workplace training resources including some incredibly powerful interviews and dramas. Please repost. Thanks

AXA Safe Spaces – Against domestic and sexual violence

Foster safe spaces at work by learning how to Recognize, Respond to and Refer those impacted to specialist services. Create a safe and supportive workplace where everyone can seek help.

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🌟FREE RESOURCE🌟: I am delighted to announce that the Safe Spaces resource commissioned by AXA and produced by Omni is now available safespaces-againstviolence.axa.com/en/ It contains workplace training resources including some incredibly powerful interviews and dramas. Please repost. Thanks

AXA Safe Spaces – Against domestic and sexual violence

Foster safe spaces at work by learning how to Recognize, Respond to and Refer those impacted to specialist services. Create a safe and supportive workplace where everyone can seek help.

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🌟FREE RESOURCE🌟: I am delighted to announce that the Safe Spaces resource commissioned by AXA and produced by Omni is now available safespaces-againstviolence.axa.com/en/ It contains workplace training resources including some incredibly powerful interviews and dramas. Please repost. Thanks

AXA Safe Spaces – Against domestic and sexual violence

Foster safe spaces at work by learning how to Recognize, Respond to and Refer those impacted to specialist services. Create a safe and supportive workplace where everyone can seek help.

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We know that some days are harder than others and processing trauma isn't always linear 🌈🏳️⚧️ If you want to speak to someone, we're here for you. 📞 0800 999 5428 📧 help@galop.org.uk 💻 galop.org.uk

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

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🌟 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

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

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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

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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.

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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/

1/2 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.

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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.

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.

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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

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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‘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...

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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/