Dr Alison Gregory
@dralisongregory.bsky.social
Independent Academic and Counsellor: Specialist Expertise in Domestic & Sexual Violence & Abuse - Researcher, Consultant, Counsellor, Trainer, Presenter & Author
Honorary Senior Research Fellow, UoB
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-alison-gregory-368a0162/
Honorary Senior Research Fellow, UoB
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-alison-gregory-368a0162/
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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
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.
It will inform and equip you, and help you to look after yourself as you offer support.
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@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
Conference - Qualitative Research Connect, LLC
Speakers | Call for Abstracts | Registration Fees | Post Conference Publication | Important Dates | Other Important Information | 2025 Conference
conference.qlrconnect.com
January 5, 2026 at 12:53 PM
@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...
"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.
www.rte.ie
January 8, 2026 at 8:04 AM
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...
"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...
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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...
@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
open.spotify.com
December 10, 2025 at 6:36 AM
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...
@drseemahaider.bsky.social an i have a conversation with expert in subtle abuse Dr Rosemary Parkinson:
open.spotify.com/episode/0vLO...
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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
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
December 7, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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
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
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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/...
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...
www.bmj.com
December 10, 2025 at 12:08 PM
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/...
This must-read article by Adele Waters in @bmj.com explains why it is needed #NHSDAAD
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
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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
🎧 lnkd.in/eyzSBGJh
Subtle abuse is hidden, damaging, and too often missed. Survivors deserve better recognition + support. Please share.
#16Days #NHSDAAD #SubtleAbuse
December 10, 2025 at 5:35 PM
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
🎧 lnkd.in/eyzSBGJh
Subtle abuse is hidden, damaging, and too often missed. Survivors deserve better recognition + support. Please share.
#16Days #NHSDAAD #SubtleAbuse
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🩺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
👩⚕️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
December 10, 2025 at 2:19 PM
🩺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
👩⚕️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
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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
December 10, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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
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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
#NHSDAAD
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
www.medicalwomensfederation.org.uk/our-work/nhs...
@thedauk.bsky.social @thermbf.bsky.social @cavellcharity.bsky.social @doctorsindistress.bsky.social @nhsprachealth.bsky.social
NHS Domestic Abuse Awareness Day and Domestic Abuse Resources - Medical Womens Federation
www.medicalwomensfederation.org.uk
December 10, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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
#NHSDAAD
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
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
December 10, 2025 at 11:21 AM
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
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
December 3, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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
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FREE resource for workplaces to become safe spaces for those experience #domesticviolence and #sexualviolence. Great videos!
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/
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.
safespaces-againstviolence.axa.com
November 12, 2025 at 11:42 AM
FREE resource for workplaces to become safe spaces for those experience #domesticviolence and #sexualviolence. Great videos!
🌟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.
safespaces-againstviolence.axa.com
November 11, 2025 at 2:42 PM
🌟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
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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.
safespaces-againstviolence.axa.com
November 11, 2025 at 2:15 PM
🌟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
🌟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.
safespaces-againstviolence.axa.com
November 11, 2025 at 2:15 PM
🌟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
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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
If you want to speak to someone, we're here for you.
📞 0800 999 5428
📧 help@galop.org.uk
💻 galop.org.uk
November 11, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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
If you want to speak to someone, we're here for you.
📞 0800 999 5428
📧 help@galop.org.uk
💻 galop.org.uk
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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
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
September 4, 2025 at 10:05 AM
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
Highlights the higher prevalence of #DomesticAbuse among healthcare professionals and what can be done.
tinyurl.com/4ndbz78n
#Nursing #ECDV
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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!
ℹ️ www.ecdv2025.com
📅 Friday 5 September, 8:30–9:50
👋 Joining us in Barcelona? let’s say hi in person!
August 21, 2025 at 2:36 PM
🌟 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!
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
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
August 21, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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
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
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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
#PrimaryCare #Research #DomesticViolence
July 29, 2025 at 11:43 AM
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
#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.
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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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July 29, 2025 at 8:52 AM
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
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.
For more information visit - rcnfoundation.rcn.org.uk/Research-pro...
Please note the support available via the organisations below.
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/
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/
July 23, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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.
For more information visit - rcnfoundation.rcn.org.uk/Research-pro...
Please note the support available via the organisations below.
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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.
@rcnfoundation.bsky.social is funding a study exploring the domestic abuse experiences and support needs of nurses, midwives and HCSW.
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.
Research shows that these healthcare professionals are more likely to experience domestic abuse than the general population and rarely feel able to seek support.
July 23, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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.
@rcnfoundation.bsky.social is funding a study exploring the domestic abuse experiences and support needs of nurses, midwives and HCSW.
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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
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
July 1, 2025 at 9:33 AM
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
Read Stephanie's story: ow.ly/xsxA50WiUhh
#LoveQUBGrad
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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.
Research shows that these healthcare professionals are more likely to experience domestic abuse than the general population and rarely feel able to seek support.
July 1, 2025 at 9:29 AM
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.
Research shows that these healthcare professionals are more likely to experience domestic abuse than the general population and rarely feel able to seek support.