Domestic abuse and sexual violence survivors to get specialist NHS help

Abuse victims to get specialist NHS help under new drive to tackle violence

ABUSE victims will get specialist NHS help under new plans to crack down on violence against women and girls.  The plans promise better...

Domestic abuse and sexual violence survivors to get specialist NHS help

The initiative is part of the government's aim to halve violence against women and girls in a decade.

'Momentous day' as NHS ramps up support for domestic and sex abuse victims

The Government has pledged to end the postcode lottery of support as part of the biggest crackdown on violence against women and girls in history

Labour delivering real change for abuse survivors in Portsmouth, says Stephen Morgan

Stephen Morgan, Labour’s MP for Portsmouth, has welcomed new government plans to give victims of domestic abuse and child sexual abuse faster, more reliable access to NHS support.  This Labour government is introducing dedicated referral services through GPs, connecting victims with specialist local support, alongside up to £50 million in trauma-informed care for child abuse survivors.   The Steps to Safety programme will ensure victims can acce…

Domestic Abuse Commissioner responds to government VAWG Strategy

Today, Thursday 18th December, the government has published its cross-government strategy setting out how it plans to meet its commitment to halve violence against women and girls in decade.    Responding to the commitments set out in the strategy, the Domestic Abuse Commissioner for England and Wales, Dame Nicole Jacobs, said: “Domestic abuse is one of the most deeply damaging and pervasive issues that our society faces. Today’s strategy rightl…

Domestic abuse and sexual violence survivors to get specialist NHS hel

Domestic abuse and sexual violence survivors will have access to specialist NHS services across England, the government has announced. As part of Labour’s manifesto pledge to halve violence against women and girls (VAWG) in a decade, a new referral service will be launched to connect victims with specialist help through their GP. The “steps to safety” initiative will be launched in every area of England by 2029 to “end the postcode lottery” in s…