Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 111230

Domestic Abuse: Health Professions

Tabled: 5 February 2026
Answered: 13 March 2026

Question

Dr Simon Opher

LabourStroud

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to support networks of (a) clinicians and (b) health professionals who wish to share best practice on responding to domestic abuse.

Answer

Karin Smyth
A network of Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence (DASV) Leads are embedded in almost every National Health Service trust, integrated care board, and region across England. These Leads act as advocates both within the NHS and in partnership with external ag...

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