What do survivors of domestic abuse tell us about their NHS care?
Healthwatch England has reported on domestic abuse, one of the most pervasive public health crises in England, affecting people in every community.
For many survivors of abuse, the NHS is the first – and sometimes only – public service they interact with.
However, the experiences that many survivors share with the Healthwatch network describe a system that is not always set up to support them.
Healthwatch England heard examples of warning signs missed, poor levels of support, inaccurate records systems that put them at risk, and survivors who feel unheard or that their concerns aren’t taken seriously.
