Domestic Violence & Abuse

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Practices can apply to become White Ribbon accredited. This accreditation demonstrates support towards ending violence against women and also helps improve organisational culture, safety and morale.

The Metropolitan Police has published a list of domestic abuse support organisations.

Area specific guidance for Islington

For the latest Islington service information and referral pathways in one place, see Downloads.

IRISi has produced guidance to help inform safe telephone and video consultations with patients known to be at risk of domestic violence and abuse.

Directory of Services

Downloads

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NCL ICB Domestic Abuse Policy (January 2025)

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Domestic Abuse Act 2021: What do GPs and surgery staff need to know?

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Domestic abuse and general practice: Recognise, respond, refer, record

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Guidance on recording of domestic violence and abuse information in general practice medical records

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Sample questions for exploring sexual and domestic violence

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HARKS EMIS template

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Non-fatal strangulation presentation (RCGP, December 2022)

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Menopause and Domestic Abuse - Brief Guidance for Staff and Clinicians in General Practice ( Against Violence and Abuse)

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Islington Violence Against Women and Girls: Service information and referral pathways (PDF)

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External Resources

Domestic violence and abuse (NICE, February 2016)

https://www.nice.org.uk NCL Wide

Domestic abuse is important risk factor for suicide (BMJ editorial)

https://www.bmj.com NCL Wide

The Enough campaign

Created in collaboration with victims and survivors NCL Wide

Refuge's National Domestic Abuse Helpline

Support for those requiring access to specialist refuge accommodation NCL Wide

Barnet Council: Keeping safe

https://www.barnet.gov.uk Barnet

Review date: Friday, 29 January 2027