NHS Domestic Abuse Awareness Day

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Thursday 10 December 2026 is the second NHS Domestic Abuse Awareness Day #NHSDAAD

Founded by Doctors’ Association UK (DAUK) and the Medical Women’s Federation (MWF), our aim is to shine a light on the high prevalence of domestic abuse among healthcare professionals.

We also urge NHS employers to ensure robust policies are in place so that staff facing abuse have support and safety in their place of work.

How can you get involved?

• Display our poster inside the doors of staff toilets. It contains information and resources specifically aimed at health care professionals experiencing domestic abuse.
• Ask staff members to wear a white ribbon on 10 December. A white ribbon is a global symbol of the movement to end men’s violence against women and girls. MWF is a White Ribbon Supporter Organisation.
• Review our resources. As well as information for survivors and employers, we will be sharing podcasts, videos, and blogs from healthcare professional survivors which you can share on your socials to inform staff.
• Review your domestic abuse policies. In 2023 NHSE joined the employers initiative on domestic abuse. All NHS organisations should have robust policies on domestic abuse and a trained designated point of contact – please review your own and let staff know how they can seek help.

Downloadable Resources

Download our campaign materials to share in your workplace:

• A4 Poster: Domestic Abuse Affects Healthcare Professionals (PDF)
• A3 Poster: Domestic Abuse Affects Healthcare Professionals (PDF)
• Letter Template for GPs (PDF)
• Letter Template for NHS Trusts (PDF)

Domestic Abuse Resources

Our resources are divided into three areas:

• Resources for doctors and HCPs experiencing domestic abuse
• Domestic abuse resources for NHS employers
• Research and guidance on domestic abuse in healthcare professionals

Partnership: Founded by DAUK and Medical Women’s Federation (MWF), a White Ribbon Supporter Organisation.