Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 90505

Department of Health and Social Care: Domestic Abuse

Tabled: 12 November 2025
Answered: 21 November 2025

Question

Jess Asato

LabourLowestoft

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department has (a) implemented a domestic abuse policy for staff and (b) trained line managers to effectively respond to staff who are experiencing domestic abuse.

Answer

Karin Smyth
The Department has committed to raising awareness of domestic abuse and providing guidance and support for employees and managers.The Department’s 2021 Domestic Abuse Charter commits to providing a safe, supportive workplace for staff affected by domestic...

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