Donna Allender, Somerset CCG, shares some of the activities around domestic abuse that Somerset has progressed within their acute hospitals. Learn about best practice.

Women who have experienced domestic violence and abuse generally have poorer health than other women. Health issues include chronic problems with digestion, kidney and bladder function and headaches, poorer pregnancy outcomes, lower birthweight babies, eating disorders and substance misuse.

Research has shown that domestic abuse is the most common cause of depression and other mental health difficulties in women. Alongside this, we also know that gender-based violence and abuse is a key cause of homelessness for women.

Dr Katherine Pitt, a GP Registrar and researcher, shares her professional experiences of how domestic abuse impacts upon mental health.

Dr Justin Varney talks about domestic abuse in the lives of people living with impairments, and the barriers to support and justice.

A reflection on Marianne Hester’s Three Planet model, its relevance to frontline work, and agencies coming together holistically around survivors and families.

Research Analyst at SafeLives looks at how the collection of data can provide the vital support survivors need. Find out about good practice and key metrics.

In the last six months my dad has died and my mum has had a stroke. I don’t write about it here for sympathy or to expose family grief, but instead to explore what I’ve needed from my employer during what is still one of the most difficult periods of my life to date.

Natalie Blagrove updates on the innovative joint pilot with Shared Lives Plus. Progress and challenges in giving survivors of domestic abuse more housing options.