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
Labour — Stroud
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 SmythA 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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