By tackling GBV including Domestic Abuse, colleagues can help one another - as well as improve the quality of care for our patients - through safe, effective and timely intervention. A simple e-card tells you what you can do. NHSG’s has been helping to tackle Domestic Abuse over many years, for patients and for staff.

 

E-card and policy are available at https://nhsgintranet.grampian.scot.nhs.uk/depts/PublicProtection/Pages/default.aspx

 

For an overview and additional information please see https://www.nhsgrampian.org/your-health/protecting-people/domestic-abuse/

 

Groundbreaking legislation that criminalises psychological domestic abuse and coercive and controlling behaviour came into force from 1 April 2019. The Domestic Abuse Act makes absolutely clear that coercive and controlling behaviour is domestic abuse and is a crime. The law enables police and courts to charge someone for a single offence of domestic abuse, covering both physical abuse and psychological abuse/controlling and coercive behaviour. It recognises the harm that can be caused to children growing up in an environment where domestic abuse takes place.

 

The Act also requires courts to consider imposing a Non-Harassment Order on an offender convicted of a domestic abuse offence to protect their victim from further abuse and makes a number of other reforms to criminal procedure to protect victims.

 

 If domestic abuse is happening to you, it's important to tell someone and remember you are not alone. If you’re not ready to report it, you can still seek support.

 

NHSG policy includes a list of agencies that can help you can be found below:

Support services in Grampian for people experiencing domestic abuse.pdf

 

(Please note that intranet links can only be accessed on NHS Grampian computers, if you need further information please speak to your manager)