Domestic abuse

Domestic abuse is a form of discrimination and harassment which could negatively affect staff and their families. Everyone has a right to live free from fear and abuse and the Council is committed to minimising the risk to individuals and families and to promoting recovery for all.

Any form of domestic abuse is unacceptable and the council recognises it is a serious safeguarding issue for both adults and children. 

For more information please see the resources below.

• Domestic abuse policy and procedure (MS Word, 170KB)
• Domestic abuse helplines and support
• Domestic abuse Toolkit for employers (PDF, 3MB)

Staff can access support from our Domestic Abuse Hub on 0300 123 5101. Mental Health First Aiders are also trained to offer support as Domestic Abuse Champions.

See our Domestic Abuse Support news page.

They can identify, listen and refer staff on to the Domestic Abuse Hub if necessary. If you would to speak to one of our DA champions then see our Mental health first aiders page to find a list of trained colleagues.