Hear from Stepping Hill Hospital about how they’re addressing domestic abuse. They’ve piloted a dedicated independent domestic violence advocate to work with staff and patients to remove the stigma and fear about disclosing, asking about and reporting domestic abuse.
You’ll hear from Rebecca Oatway, Lily Blundell and Janet Wilcox who are working across the hospital's departments such as maternity, neonatal and children's to help safeguard victims.
Further information
If you or anyone else you know is suffering from domestic abuse call the National Domestic Violence Helpline 24 hours a day 7 days a week on 0808 2000 247
For more information about Stockport’s supporting children affected by domestic abuse projects visit SafeGuardingChildreninStockport.org.uk
This episode was recorded live at the 2020 Children Affected by Domestic Abuse Conference hosted by Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council.
The ‘Supporting Children By Domestic Abuse - Our Approach’ podcast is a MIC Media production.
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