#WeNurses - Thursday 28th January 2021 8:15pm (GMT Standard Time)
Identifying and responding to violence against women
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This chat is guest hosted by @LeanneHPatrick
In 2015 the United Nations General Assembly set a series of17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to be achieved by the year 2030.The SDGs are designed to be "a blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all". In response, UN member states develop their own strategies and aims to ensure the goals are met.
Number 5 on the SDG list is: Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls. In 2016, governments in England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland released strategies to end violence against women and girls. Each of these includes a clear responsibility for health services and staff to recognise and respond appropriately to signs of domestic abuse and disclosures of abuse, rape and sexual assault.
Across the UK a small number of gender based violence nursing teams and link/liaison nurses are working to translate global goals and national strategies into local policies and ways of working.
In this #WeNurses tweetchat we will be discussing your understanding of domestic abuse, current practices and how specialist nursing teams can help and support other nurses to develop their knowledge and confidence in recognising and responding to violence against women.
Note: Whilst these are issues that can also affect men, violence against women is both a cause and consequence of their inequality within society. The remit of this tweetchat is to focus on this particular issue.
Questions:
1) What are some of the common or less common signs of domestic abuse?
2) How confident do you feel responding to a disclosure of domestic abuse, rape or sexual assault?
3) What do you understand about the role of referring to MARAC in supporting people experiencing high risk domestic abuse?
4) Poll: Is there a specialist Gender Based Violence Nursing team or link/liaison Nurse in your Trust or service? (Yes/No/Not Sure)
5) How might a Gender Based Violence Nurse or link/liaison nurse best help you or the service you work in?
6) What kind of changes could you or the service you work in make to safeguard women who may be experiencing abuse and/or violence?
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@WeNurses
28 January 2021 20:15
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Welcome to the #WeNurses tweetchat hosted by me @LeanneHPatrick We're going to be discussing the role of nurses in recognising and responding to violence against women. Don't forget to use the #WeNurses hashtag in your tweets. Who is joining us this evening? https://t.co/wTBn4z3B5o |
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@LeanneHPatrick
28 January 2021 20:15
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RT @WeNurses: Welcome to the #WeNurses tweetchat hosted by me @LeanneHPatrick We're going to be discussing the role of nurses in recognis… |
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@PUNCCharis20
28 January 2021 20:15
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@WeNurses @LeanneHPatrick Evening???? #WeNurses |
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@AgencyNurse
28 January 2021 20:16
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Hi Leanne and thank you for hosting this evening and working so hard to develop this tweetchat and questions Important topic ... even more so due to lockdown #WeNurses https://twitter.com/WeNurses/status/1354885709144838144 |
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@WeNurses
28 January 2021 20:16
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@PUNCCharis20 @LeanneHPatrick Welcome Charis! #WeNurses |
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@WeNurses
28 January 2021 20:17
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Question One: What are some of the common or less common signs of domestic abuse? #WeNurses https://t.co/8lnDQ61p3V |
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@WeNurses
28 January 2021 20:17
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Welcome Matt! #WeNurses https://twitter.com/Mattgordon83/status/1354886073248309256 |
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@AgencyNurse
28 January 2021 20:17
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RT @WeNurses: Question One: What are some of the common or less common signs of domestic abuse? #WeNurses https://t.co/8lnDQ61p3V |
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@LeanneHPatrick
28 January 2021 20:17
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RT @WeNurses: Question One: What are some of the common or less common signs of domestic abuse? #WeNurses https://t.co/8lnDQ61p3V |
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@WeNurses
28 January 2021 20:18
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Thanks for joining us! It will be really interesting to hear your thoughts tonight #WeNurses https://twitter.com/Mattgordon83/status/1354886371870191621 |
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@RCNNRN
28 January 2021 20:19
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Looks to be a very interesting tweetchat tonight! #RCNNQN #WeNurses https://twitter.com/WeNurses/status/1354885709144838144 |
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@LeanneHPatrick
28 January 2021 20:19
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RT @WeNurses: Thanks for joining us! It will be really interesting to hear your thoughts tonight #WeNurses https://twitter.com/Mattgordon83/status/1354886371870191621 |
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@Heather26138850
28 January 2021 20:19
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@WeNurses @LeanneHPatrick Good evening, student nurse here on my first tweet chat, will be on the slow side so bare with me ??#WeNurses |
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@WeNurses
28 January 2021 20:19
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RT @RCNNQN: Looks to be a very interesting tweetchat tonight! #RCNNQN #WeNurses https://twitter.com/WeNurses/status/1354885709144838144 |
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@WeNurses
28 January 2021 20:19
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Welcome Heather! Love to see students joining us! #WeNurses https://twitter.com/Heather26138850/status/1354886756445925381 |
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@wlfvanessa
28 January 2021 20:20
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@WeNurses Physical signs, like bruises and cuts on the face and arms, and behavioural ones, such as someone being very tearful and withdrawn. #WeNurses |
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@DohertyTA
28 January 2021 20:21
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RT @WeNurses: Welcome to the #WeNurses tweetchat hosted by me @LeanneHPatrick We're going to be discussing the role of nurses in recognis… |
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@LeanneHPatrick
28 January 2021 20:21
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RT @RCNNQN: Looks to be a very interesting tweetchat tonight! #RCNNQN #WeNurses https://twitter.com/WeNurses/status/1354885709144838144 |
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@AgencyNurse
28 January 2021 20:21
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RT @RCNNQN: Looks to be a very interesting tweetchat tonight! #RCNNQN #WeNurses https://twitter.com/WeNurses/status/1354885709144838144 |
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@BurtonLaurajane
28 January 2021 20:21
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Proud mum moment ?? 'Thank you for all the nurses and doctors for all the people' Beautiful prayer written by my 5yr old #nurses #Doctors #NHS #goodheart #WeNurses #teamCNO https://t.co/GNOug09Syh |
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@nurseAdvance
28 January 2021 20:22
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@WeNurses In acute care I've seen a partner try really hard to answer every question put to a patient, without letting them speak. Real alarm bells with that #WeNurses |
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@LeanneHPatrick
28 January 2021 20:23
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@WeNurses It can be difficult to spot the signs of abuse, often the lives of women depend upon concealing them #WeNurses |
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@AgencyNurse
28 January 2021 20:23
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Gosh yes i hadnt thought about that ... #WeNurses https://twitter.com/nurseAdvance/status/1354887521847676931 |
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@WeNurses
28 January 2021 20:23
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RT @LeanneHPatrick: @WeNurses It can be difficult to spot the signs of abuse, often the lives of women depend upon concealing them #WeNurses |
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@AgencyNurse
28 January 2021 20:23
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A really good point .. and then even when asked they say that all is ok #Wenurses https://twitter.com/LeanneHPatrick/status/1354887760172220425 |
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@PUNCCharis20
28 January 2021 20:23
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@WeNurses Being withdrawn, seeing fearful/intimidated of their partner (even discussing their partner). Physically cute and bruises would be an indicator, maybe explained in ways that don’t suit the injury (“ran into a door”) #WeNurses |
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@AgencyNurse
28 January 2021 20:24
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oops forgot #WeNurses https://twitter.com/AgencyNurse/status/1354887252099395587 |
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@WeNurses
28 January 2021 20:24
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This is an excellent sign, Duncan. Many midwifery teams demonstrate good practice here by insisting upon women attending a minimum of two appointments alone #WeNurses https://twitter.com/nurseAdvance/status/1354887521847676931 |
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@firogers3
28 January 2021 20:24
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@WeNurses @LeanneHPatrick Hello #WeNurses |
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@AgencyNurse
28 January 2021 20:25
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#WeNurses https://twitter.com/gowiththat27/status/1354888106407813120 |
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@RCNNRN
28 January 2021 20:25
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RT @WeNurses: Question One: What are some of the common or less common signs of domestic abuse? #WeNurses https://t.co/8lnDQ61p3V |
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@AgencyNurse
28 January 2021 20:25
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#WeNurses https://twitter.com/Mattgordon83/status/1354887985376931844 |
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@WeNurses
28 January 2021 20:25
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Substance use is an excellent sign also. And we know that there is a high prevalence of domestic abuse within these services. #WeNurses https://twitter.com/Mattgordon83/status/1354887985376931844 |
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@WeNurses
28 January 2021 20:25
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RT @firogers3: @WeNurses @LeanneHPatrick Hello #WeNurses |
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@WeNurses
28 January 2021 20:26
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#WeNurses https://twitter.com/relaswar/status/1354888084891037698 |
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@Heather26138850
28 January 2021 20:26
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@WeNurses physical signs such as brusing, weight loss. Mainly behavioural changes such as bubbly person turning withdrawn, jumpy. Or the opposite trying to put on that smiley face to hide the pain #WeNurses |
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@firogers3
28 January 2021 20:26
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@WeNurses Working with families can often put focus on family rather than self #WeNurses |
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@WeNurses
28 January 2021 20:27
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Question Two: How confident do you feel responding to a disclosure of domestic abuse, rape or sexual assault? #WeNurses https://t.co/kzaEwZcnXA |
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@nurseAdvance
28 January 2021 20:27
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@WeNurses Oh gosh, that's reminded me of a midwifery day I did as a student, husband was transparently angry this new mum was struggling to breastfeed their baby. Makes you wonder what else she got blamed for at home #WeNurses |
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@WeNurses
28 January 2021 20:27
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Disengagement is an important sign. How might we follow up with women we might have concerns about when they are showing signs of disengagement? #WeNurses https://twitter.com/gowiththat27/status/1354888106407813120 |
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@WeNurses
28 January 2021 20:28
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RT @firogers3: @WeNurses Working with families can often put focus on family rather than self #WeNurses |
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@AgencyNurse
28 January 2021 20:28
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RT @WeNurses: Question Two: How confident do you feel responding to a disclosure of domestic abuse, rape or sexual assault? #WeNurses https… |
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@LeanneHPatrick
28 January 2021 20:28
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RT @WeNurses: Question Two: How confident do you feel responding to a disclosure of domestic abuse, rape or sexual assault? #WeNurses https… |
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@claire_conboy
28 January 2021 20:28
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@WeNurses Over the top responses, heightened emotions both good & bad, withdrawal from services, clock watching, agitation when plans change, risky behaviours like drugs/alcohol/unsafe sex/partying. Downplaying injuries, lack of confidence, cut off from family/friends #WeNurses |
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@WeNurses
28 January 2021 20:28
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Welcome! #WeNurses https://twitter.com/3soniaC/status/1354888982946062337 |
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@Mattgordon83
28 January 2021 20:29
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@WeNurses Not sure confident, but more duty of care to respond, but important to remain professional, so that the patient feels listened to. #wenurses |
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@knitknitqueen
28 January 2021 20:29
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@WeNurses I have been in this position and it was tough, it is important to thank them for having the courage to share and what the next steps you would need to take. #WeNurses |
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@WeNurses
28 January 2021 20:29
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Did anyone flag this as a concern, Duncan? #WeNurses https://twitter.com/nurseAdvance/status/1354888799474561024 |
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@RCNNRN
28 January 2021 20:29
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RT @WeNurses: Question Two: How confident do you feel responding to a disclosure of domestic abuse, rape or sexual assault? #WeNurses https… |
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@Vuyiswa72340752
28 January 2021 20:30
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@WeNurses #WeNurses physical; signs of abuse can bruises, black eye, marks on the neck, mental signs can be anxiety, fear, withdrawal, panic attacks, depression #WeNurses |
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@AgencyNurse
28 January 2021 20:30
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@WeNurses to be honest not that confident - it's a really challenging conversation to have, but so important to set our feelings aside and concentrate on listening, I may not have much confidence but I know to listen and then to act. #WeNurses |
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@WeNurses
28 January 2021 20:30
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Really great points, thanks Jennie! #WeNurses https://twitter.com/gowiththat27/status/1354889165033320449 |
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@wlfvanessa
28 January 2021 20:31
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@WeNurses I would personally feel very insecure, because I haven't had to deal with this kind of situation before. Plus, those are serious crimes, and I would want to make sure they were dealt with in a very effective and least traumatic way. #WeNurses |
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@nurseAdvance
28 January 2021 20:31
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@WeNurses Great question. I wonder if my first instinct wouldn't be to ask if they'd rather speak to a female colleague, but I hope I could listen, make safe, reassure and escalate to the right team #WeNurses |
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@nurseAdvance
28 January 2021 20:31
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RT @WeNurses: Question Two: How confident do you feel responding to a disclosure of domestic abuse, rape or sexual assault? #WeNurses https… |
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@WeNurses
28 January 2021 20:32
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You're not alone, Tree! We know in GBV teams that nurses would like more support and training with this. #WeNurses https://twitter.com/AgencyNurse/status/1354889621109407744 |
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@AgencyNurse
28 January 2021 20:32
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RT @WeNurses: You're not alone, Tree! We know in GBV teams that nurses would like more support and training with this. #WeNurses https://t.… |
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@PUNCCharis20
28 January 2021 20:33
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@WeNurses Right now, as a student nurse early in my training, I’m not entirely sure on how to respond from a professional standpoint, but I know confidentiality, being non judgemental and having the patients best interest at the centre of how to support them is vital #WeNurses #lotstolearn |
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@irnbrufan
28 January 2021 20:33
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@WeNurses Very but tbh that is because when I was in their position no one seemed able to give me adequate advice so i set out to find out myself. #wenurses |
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@claire_conboy
28 January 2021 20:33
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@WeNurses Being someone who has suffered domestic abuse I actually find it really hard. The emotions can be totally overwhelming. Otherwise the actual processes are very good in my area. #WeNurses #DomesticAbuse |
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@WeNurses
28 January 2021 20:33
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Validation and believing women who disclose - 100%! It takes great courage for a woman who has been taught she is not really being abused by her abuser. #WeNurses https://twitter.com/knitknitqueen/status/1354889316728774661 |
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@AgencyNurse
28 January 2021 20:33
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@WeNurses The great thing about nursing is that there is always expertise just around the corner .... it's important that if someone trusts you enough to disclose DV then you listen and help them to feel safe #WeNurses |
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@3soniaC
28 January 2021 20:33
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@WeNurses Physical signs such as bruising, anxiety speaking in front of partener. Withdrawn, children may shows signs to if they are witnessing domestic abuse this can be an ACE #WeNurses |
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@CalvinMoorley
28 January 2021 20:34
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@knitknitqueen @WeNurses I actually learnt this on a e- safeguarding mandatory training last week. Importar to let the person know what you’d do next #WeNurses |
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@WeNurses
28 January 2021 20:34
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Interesting point here Duncan - what do our men in nursing think? #WeNurses https://twitter.com/nurseAdvance/status/1354889854778277893 |
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@nurseAdvance
28 January 2021 20:34
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@WeNurses I made a point of it to the midwife I was shadowing that it was really off, I was only there for the day so I had to trust they had seen it and knew how to handle it. I think? Maybe I could've done more... #WeNurses |
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@firogers3
28 January 2021 20:35
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@WeNurses Listen and comfort would be instinctive initially, act on information shared followed by reflection and supervision #WeNurses |
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@knitknitqueen
28 January 2021 20:35
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@CalvinMoorley @WeNurses Phew! Glad it is the right thing to do #wenurses |
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@WeNurses
28 January 2021 20:36
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This is the perfect position to start from, Charis. #WeNurses https://twitter.com/PUNCCharis20/status/1354890246132031491 |
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@AgencyNurse
28 January 2021 20:36
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@claire_conboy @WeNurses thank you for sharing this and I hope you are safe now. You raise an important point around nurses with lived experience ... so tough to revisit xx #WeNurses |
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@gowiththat27
28 January 2021 20:36
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@WeNurses Relatively ok because of my role -but given the figures for spontaneous disclosure are very low we must improve training/skills of sensitive Routine Enquiry and Response as a core skill in healthcare. This is health relevant information as part of assessment #WeNurses |
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@WeNurses
28 January 2021 20:37
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Question Three: What do you understand about the role of referring to MARAC in supporting people experiencing high risk domestic abuse? #WeNurses https://t.co/KzUinQEhs5 |
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@Vuyiswa72340752
28 January 2021 20:37
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@WeNurses #WeNurses Im not that confident at dealing with issues of domestic abuse thats i think all healthcare workers should have mandatory training on this issue so they can be more effective in dealing with it and referring to relevant services #WeNurses |
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@AgencyNurse
28 January 2021 20:37
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Ooooh what elearning Calvin ?? Is it freely available ? #WeNurses https://twitter.com/CalvinMoorley/status/1354890550718189572 |
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@WeNurses
28 January 2021 20:37
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It can sometimes be normalised in services where there is high contact with women; desensitisation. Outside perspectives can sometimes be surprised by this #WeNurses https://twitter.com/nurseAdvance/status/1354890734541877248 |
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@3soniaC
28 January 2021 20:37
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@WeNurses Not as confident as I'd like to be. #WeNurses |
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@knitknitqueen
28 January 2021 20:38
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@nurseAdvance @WeNurses I feel that so long as you can show compassion, then the gender of the person listening shouldn't make a difference but perhaps gender, age, race and background may have an impact on the patient sharing #wenurses |
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@CalvinMoorley
28 January 2021 20:38
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I think it’s important the woman feels supported & cared for and this starts with believing what you were told #WeNurses |
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@WeNurses
28 January 2021 20:38
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Can you tell us more about Routine Enquiry, Jennie? I'm taking liberties here knowing your area of expertise ???? #WeNurses https://twitter.com/gowiththat27/status/1354891107583320071 |
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@AgencyNurse
28 January 2021 20:38
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@WeNurses Hi Leanne what does MARAC stand for please ?? #WeNurses |
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@WeNurses
28 January 2021 20:38
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RT @Vuyiswa72340752: @WeNurses #WeNurses Im not that confident at dealing with issues of domestic abuse thats i think all healthcare worker… |
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@knitknitqueen
28 January 2021 20:38
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@CalvinMoorley Now you know me and my mind questions... I wonder if men would feel comfortable disclosing #wenurses |
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@WeNurses
28 January 2021 20:39
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Really important point when considering disclosures #WeNurses https://twitter.com/claire_conboy/status/1354890378030276610 |
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@WeNurses
28 January 2021 20:39
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#WeNurses https://twitter.com/firogers3/status/1354891690818084864 |
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@knitknitqueen
28 January 2021 20:39
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@WeNurses So long as they talk, link and escalate together #wenurses |
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@WeNurses
28 January 2021 20:40
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Bingo #WeNurses https://twitter.com/Mattgordon83/status/1354891843020984323 |
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@AgencyNurse
28 January 2021 20:40
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@Mattgordon83 @WeNurses thank you ... not very good with acronyms :D #WeNurses |
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@CalvinMoorley
28 January 2021 20:40
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@WeNurses #WeNurses I have learnt I can still care for the female but always offer a chaperone. It may be a female staff who would listen & support care as well. But I won’t hand it over unless it has been requested |
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@WeNurses
28 January 2021 20:41
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MARAC is the Multi Agency Risk Assessment Conference. An MDT for healthcare and other agencies. I've prepared this handy info from the wonderful @safelives_ #WeNurses https://twitter.com/AgencyNurse/status/1354891662900736004 https://t.co/8Iq1znElOm |
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@WeNurses
28 January 2021 20:41
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#WeNurses https://twitter.com/CalvinMoorley/status/1354892177319600128 |
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@PUNCCharis20
28 January 2021 20:41
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@WeNurses I haven’t even heard of MARAC before- excited to see other people’s answers and have a look up later! #WeNurses |
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@WeNurses
28 January 2021 20:41
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#WeNurses https://twitter.com/firogers3/status/1354892279178293253 |
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@jeanleo999
28 January 2021 20:42
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The first thing to remember is to show belief and compassion. This may be the first time someone has disclosed this- they will remember your reaction forever and that is a massive responsibility. #WeNurses https://twitter.com/wenurses/status/1354888729035300864 |
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@AgencyNurse
28 January 2021 20:42
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#WeNurses https://twitter.com/KarenSykes2/status/1354892398795616262 |
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@WeNurses
28 January 2021 20:42
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@claire_conboy @AgencyNurse Thank you for sharing this with us Claire. It humanises this chat in an important way, I appreciate that #WeNurses |
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@sim_aware
28 January 2021 20:42
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@WeNurses A2: As an admin for an academic department, I'm getting more comfortable than I want to be. Our annual simulations on these topics are more based on recent events and not always just the patients. #WeNurses #SimTribe |
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@Vuyiswa72340752
28 January 2021 20:42
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@WeNurses #WeNurses I have never heard of MARAC where I work. I only read about it today.I am glad it came up in this chat #WeNurses |
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@AgencyNurse
28 January 2021 20:43
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@claire_conboy @WeNurses It must be something that always stays with you ... I am glad you are now safe .. and cant thank you enough for sharing your perspective this evening #WeNurses |
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@keeling_michael
28 January 2021 20:43
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RT @WeNurses: Question Two: How confident do you feel responding to a disclosure of domestic abuse, rape or sexual assault? #WeNurses https… |
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@sim_aware
28 January 2021 20:43
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@WeNurses @claire_conboy @AgencyNurse Yes, thank you! #WeNurses |
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@WeNurses
28 January 2021 20:44
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I'm really glad if people learn about MARAC for the first time today. I didn't know much about it until I worked in this area, which is something we need to address. #WeNurses https://twitter.com/Vuyiswa72340752/status/1354892748369915904 |
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@keeling_michael
28 January 2021 20:44
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@WeNurses Never been in the situation but I would listen in the first.. #wenurses |
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@Jenny74112735
28 January 2021 20:44
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@WeNurses A lot of men also are victims of domestic abuse but feel ashamed and embarrassed to admit it, they can become very withdrawn and submissive #WeNurses |
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@CalvinMoorley
28 January 2021 20:45
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@knitknitqueen @nurseAdvance @WeNurses There may be some cultural nuance as some cultural groups believe physical control (abuse) means the man cares. Also older groups may view abuse differently #WeNurses |
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@WeNurses
28 January 2021 20:45
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Important information here on routine enquiry of abuse. In services that do not make routine enquiries, a selective enquiry may be made if a staff member suspects abuse may be taking place. #WeNurses https://twitter.com/gowiththat27/status/1354892907690536960 |
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@WeNurses
28 January 2021 20:45
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RT @keeling_michael: @WeNurses Never been in the situation but I would listen in the first.. #wenurses |
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@WeNurses
28 January 2021 20:45
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#WeNurses https://twitter.com/Heather26138850/status/1354893142877736960 |
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@claire_conboy
28 January 2021 20:45
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@WeNurses It's a really wordy & difficult form to fill in, some of the questions are really probing and I'm not sure how much is actually really shared at disclosure. #WeNurses |
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@knitknitqueen
28 January 2021 20:46
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@CalvinMoorley @nurseAdvance @WeNurses Yes, you have made an important point. Then the type of abuse.. is it financial for instance #wenurses |
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@KarenJu62258050
28 January 2021 20:46
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RT @WeNurses: Bingo #WeNurses |
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@KarenJu62258050
28 January 2021 20:46
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RT @WeNurses: #WeNurses |
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@KarenJu62258050
28 January 2021 20:46
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RT @WeNurses: Really important point when considering disclosures #WeNurses |
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@WeNurses
28 January 2021 20:46
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Absolutely. We have chosen to focus on women today, but it is important to recognise also. #WeNurses https://twitter.com/Jenny74112735/status/1354893170660831232 |
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@AgencyNurse
28 January 2021 20:46
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@CalvinMoorley @WeNurses Calvin I think you would give amazing care and support in this situation ... I think offering a chaperone shows your compassion and is a great way to ensure the woman is getting support in the right way #WeNurses |
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@KarenJu62258050
28 January 2021 20:47
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RT @Vuyiswa72340752: @WeNurses #WeNurses Im not that confident at dealing with issues of domestic abuse thats i think all healthcare worker… |
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@WeNurses
28 January 2021 20:47
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We also know that in older couples, domestic abuse may present as neglect #WeNurses https://twitter.com/CalvinMoorley/status/1354893299446915080 |
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@claire_conboy
28 January 2021 20:47
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@WeNurses I never told anyone about my abuse until afterwards but I would never have had the time to sit through all of that if I had tried to get help. Not when my time out was being monitored or I wasn't allowed out alone. #WeNurses |
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@sim_aware
28 January 2021 20:47
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@WeNurses A3: I have a local equivalent of the MARAC available to talk to my employees lately. For patients we provide the contact information but up to them to contact most of the time. #WeNurses #SimTribe |
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@KarenJu62258050
28 January 2021 20:48
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RT @WeNurses: This is the perfect position to start from, Charis. #WeNurses |
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@AgencyNurse
28 January 2021 20:48
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Really important point ... gender, sexual orientation and age are all things to consider ... domestic violence can happen to anyone #WeNurses https://twitter.com/Jenny74112735/status/1354893170660831232 |
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@WeNurses
28 January 2021 20:48
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I think you may be referring to the DASH checklist, is that right? DASH is how you might determine the level of risk a person is at before referring to MARAC. Check the @safelives_ site for info on the checklist and process. #WeNurses https://twitter.com/claire_conboy/status/1354893498265305089 |
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@WeNurses
28 January 2021 20:48
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#WeNurses https://twitter.com/gowiththat27/status/1354893991079256065 |
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@sim_aware
28 January 2021 20:48
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@CalvinMoorley @knitknitqueen @nurseAdvance @WeNurses This has been a challenge for some of my staff. #WeNurses |
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@WeNurses
28 January 2021 20:49
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@gowiththat27 Thanks Jennie, appreciate you taking the time to share your knowledge and expertise #WeNurses |
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@WeNurses
28 January 2021 20:50
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Question Four: Is there a specialist Gender Based Violence Nursing team or link/liaison Nurse in your Trust or service? #WeNurses |
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@PUNCCharis20
28 January 2021 20:50
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@WeNurses Again, I’m not entirely sure, but I would like to think/hope so #WeNurses |
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@WeNurses
28 January 2021 20:50
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#WeNurses https://t.co/JeG6tMLWuy |
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@dan_warrender
28 January 2021 20:51
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RT @WeNurses: Question One: What are some of the common or less common signs of domestic abuse? #WeNurses https://t.co/8lnDQ61p3V |
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@WeNurses
28 January 2021 20:51
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#WeNurses https://twitter.com/irnbrufan/status/1354893823055376386 |
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@firogers3
28 January 2021 20:52
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@Jenny74112735 @WeNurses Very true we must not forget men can also be victims and require same care support compassion #WeNurses |
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@jeanleo999
28 January 2021 20:52
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A less common sign of domestic abuse can be things like never having any money, or not having a bank account of their own. I always ask about finances and bills and getting a conversation going in this way can often result in finding the partner controls all the money #WeNurses https://twitter.com/wenurses/status/1354886212247408641 |
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@WeNurses
28 January 2021 20:53
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Very common in this service, and mental health more broadly. Important to support Routine Enquiry to support women as it is a real barrier to progress and engagement. #WeNurses https://twitter.com/JoanneC1963/status/1354894652021895180 |
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@sim_aware
28 January 2021 20:53
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@WeNurses A4: We have nurses in our emergency departments that are trained and effort is made to ensure schedules allow for one of each gender is available each shift. This is role is voluntary so many times we don't have a trained person. #WeNurses |
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@WeNurses
28 January 2021 20:54
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Are long checklists and complex referrals a barrier for staff who are pressed for time? Is there any way to address this? #WeNurses https://twitter.com/claire_conboy/status/1354894901104803840 |
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@WeNurses
28 January 2021 20:54
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Thanks for asking this. How can we support our colleagues, as well as our patients? #WeNurses https://twitter.com/CalvinMoorley/status/1354895536025985029 |
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@WeNurses
28 January 2021 20:56
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Agreed. We also need to develop the training and standardisation of this in practice - shared approaches to care are better for patients, staff and services. #WeNurses https://twitter.com/gowiththat27/status/1354895218206715909 |
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@WeNurses
28 January 2021 20:57
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Question Five: How might a Gender Based Violence Nurse or link/liaison nurse best help you or the service you work in? #WeNurses https://t.co/xDe9zASePt |
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@WeNurses
28 January 2021 20:57
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Fantastic! Is anyone else including initiatives around knowledge building relating to domestic abuse, rape or sexual assault in their workplaces? #WeNurses https://twitter.com/claire_conboy/status/1354895779564023813 |
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@knitknitqueen
28 January 2021 20:57
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@CalvinMoorley @nurseAdvance @WeNurses pffff pfffff it is so hard as they need to know they can talk to someone. Culture plays a big part.. I remember being asked to send money to an ex bf family... got a firm no but then I can say NO hmmm #wenurses |
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@AgencyNurse
28 January 2021 20:57
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I think this is such an important point .... domestic violence can happen to anyone .... applying the same thinking to colleagues is vital #WeNurses https://twitter.com/CalvinMoorley/status/1354895536025985029 |
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@claire_conboy
28 January 2021 20:57
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@CalvinMoorley @knitknitqueen @nurseAdvance @WeNurses Pass on concerns to Manager. Try to get them to open up. Be patient with them. Very difficult to deal with. Safeguarding input if you feel it is required. #WeNurses |
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@PUNCCharis20
28 January 2021 20:58
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@WeNurses I am super eager to learn more about this role, as I would like to go down this career path if at all possible. I’m feeling inspired tonight #WeNurses |
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@WeNurses
28 January 2021 20:58
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Control and coercion are key signs of abuse #WeNurses https://twitter.com/jeanleo999/status/1354895213156851713 |
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@CalvinMoorley
28 January 2021 20:58
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@claire_conboy @WeNurses Thank you for sharing your story. It must not be easy. #weNurses |
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@AgencyNurse
28 January 2021 20:58
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@CalvinMoorley @WeNurses equally some women may feel more comfortable with a man ... or even with someone else ... we need to check and ask #Wenurses |
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@sim_aware
28 January 2021 20:58
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@CalvinMoorley @knitknitqueen @nurseAdvance @WeNurses I round on my team daily so difficult conversations like this are easier with a solid trust. I start by asking what I can do to help because I have noticed... more hours, distraction, etc. Have had a female colleague post resources in the restroom stalls as well #WeNurses |
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@njean316
28 January 2021 20:58
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RT @WeNurses: Control and coercion are key signs of abuse #WeNurses |
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@vsweeney431
28 January 2021 20:59
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@WeNurses #WeNurses I think the high rate of ‘not sure’ is telling. We give abusers so much more power by not discussing it more routinely in a female dominated profession. Return from mat leave, should b routine to ask the right questions; we need the right prompts & questions to enquire |
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@AgencyNurse
28 January 2021 21:00
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RT @WeNurses: Control and coercion are key signs of abuse #WeNurses https://twitter.com/jeanleo999/status/1354895213156851713 |
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@knitknitqueen
28 January 2021 21:00
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@sim_aware @CalvinMoorley @nurseAdvance @WeNurses The toilet ones are a good way to target #wenurses |
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@AgencyNurse
28 January 2021 21:01
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RT @vsweeney431: @WeNurses #WeNurses I think the high rate of ‘not sure’ is telling. We give abusers so much more power by not discussing i… |
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@jeanleo999
28 January 2021 21:01
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@WeNurses Not a barrier as such as that duty to safeguard is prioritised - but the process should be made more streamlined. Often when accessing support for the person, different agencies each want their own checklists and referrals completed surely a SPOA would be better. #WeNurses |
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@WeNurses
28 January 2021 21:01
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Under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010 - most services working with domestic abuse, rape and sexual assault are women-only employees unless the services are for men. #WeNurses https://twitter.com/AgencyNurse/status/1354896687802834953 |
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@knitknitqueen
28 January 2021 21:01
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@WeNurses An amazing role to be part of even if it is a link #wenurses |
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@jeanleo999
28 January 2021 21:01
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RT @WeNurses: Control and coercion are key signs of abuse #WeNurses |
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@sim_aware
28 January 2021 21:01
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@WeNurses A5: Recruitment of more nurses to be trained. The more that learn how to respond, the better we become. Mine run the simulations for continuing education and recruit into additional training at the same time #WeNurses #SimTribe |
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@WeNurses
28 January 2021 21:02
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RT @vsweeney431: @WeNurses #WeNurses I think the high rate of ‘not sure’ is telling. We give abusers so much more power by not discussing i… |
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@AgencyNurse
28 January 2021 21:02
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@WeNurses wow thats worth knowing - thanks Leanne #WeNurses |
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@AgencyNurse
28 January 2021 21:03
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#WeNurses - makes sense https://twitter.com/DianaCameron70/status/1354897754762440706 |
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@WeNurses
28 January 2021 21:03
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This sounds like a robust approach to developing knowledge and confidence amongst staff. Important commitment in an acute area where many survivors will present with injuries, thank you for sharing #WeNurses https://twitter.com/sim_aware/status/1354897534200598528 |
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@WeNurses
28 January 2021 21:04
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#WeNurses https://twitter.com/firogers3/status/1354897904478117899 |
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@WeNurses
28 January 2021 21:05
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Question Six: What kind of changes could you or the service you work in make to safeguard women who may be experiencing abuse and/or violence? #WeNurses https://t.co/5z2xoMj980 |
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@WeNurses
28 January 2021 21:05
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The magic of a #WeNurses tweetchat! Well earned CPD. https://twitter.com/AgencyNurse/status/1354897722856402946 |
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@claire_conboy
28 January 2021 21:05
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@WeNurses It should be something we think about on every admission and every interaction with a patient. What are they actually telling us? A link role would be amazing. #WeNurses |
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@knitknitqueen
28 January 2021 21:05
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@DrRosena And campaigns like this does not help to women to break free! #wenurses |
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@CalvinMoorley
28 January 2021 21:05
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RT @WeNurses: Thanks for asking this. How can we support our colleagues, as well as our patients? #WeNurses |
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@Vuyiswa72340752
28 January 2021 21:06
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#WeNurses Q4: I am not sure but would like to believe there is one because domestic violence is so rife every where. #WeNurses |
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@WeNurses
28 January 2021 21:07
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Important point - women may not ask so it falls to us to request consent and act accordingly #WeNurses https://twitter.com/gowiththat27/status/1354897318395469826 |
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@sim_aware
28 January 2021 21:07
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@WeNurses Also serves to stimulate discussion around PTSD related to treating many victims or being victims themselves. Making sure the environment is psychologically safe has been a challenge but pre-briefing and trust help avoid causing damage. #WeNurses |
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@AgencyNurse
28 January 2021 21:07
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@WeNurses Something very simple to do is to find out what services are available in our areas ... be prepared ! #WeNurses |
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@WeNurses
28 January 2021 21:07
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I'd love to see link roles - would anyone consider becoming a link in their area after this chat? #WeNurses https://twitter.com/claire_conboy/status/1354898318674030592 |
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@WeNurses
28 January 2021 21:07
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RT @AgencyNurse: @WeNurses Something very simple to do is to find out what services are available in our areas ... be prepared ! #WeNurses |
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@WeNurses
28 January 2021 21:09
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Absolutely. This ties in nicely to our final question about how we can improve approaches - are we creating safe places and situations for disclosure? #WeNurses https://twitter.com/sim_aware/status/1354898867842502657 |
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@WeNurses
28 January 2021 21:09
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RT @Vuyiswa72340752: #WeNurses Q4: I am not sure but would like to believe there is one because domestic violence is so rife every where. #… |
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@CalvinMoorley
28 January 2021 21:10
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RT @knitknitqueen: @CalvinMoorley Now you know me and my mind questions... I wonder if men would feel comfortable disclosing #wenurses |
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@sim_aware
28 January 2021 21:10
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@WeNurses A6: It would be nice if the Paid Time Off donation programs were easier to access for my employees. Better staffing would allow for more close contact with patients once identified. Coverage is not easy these days #WeNurses |
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@WeNurses
28 January 2021 21:10
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Absolutely. Violence against women is both a cause and a consequence of their inequality within society - to see the government reinforcing these messages is concerning as it perpetuates harm. #WeNurses https://twitter.com/knitknitqueen/status/1354898359040045058 |
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@wlfvanessa
28 January 2021 21:11
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@WeNurses Having a specialist gender based violence nurse and to provide training to staff, to better identify and approach victims. #WeNurses |
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@AHemingwayRNPhD
28 January 2021 21:11
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RT @LeanneHPatrick: @WeNurses It can be difficult to spot the signs of abuse, often the lives of women depend upon concealing them #WeNurses |
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@WeNurses
28 January 2021 21:11
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RT @AgencyNurse: #WeNurses - makes sense https://twitter.com/DianaCameron70/status/1354897754762440706 |
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@WeNurses
28 January 2021 21:11
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RT @knitknitqueen: @WeNurses An amazing role to be part of even if it is a link #wenurses |
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@wlfvanessa
28 January 2021 21:12
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@WeNurses MARACs can help in the safety of the victim, as the investigation involving various agencies can lead to an outcome more effectively because of better communication. #WeNurses |
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@firogers3
28 January 2021 21:12
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@WeNurses Create an environment where women feel safe to talk and know they will be listened to confidentially and compassionately. Also an organisation that demonstrates its values through its behaviours #WeNurses |
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@WeNurses
28 January 2021 21:12
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I like this - This is my job ?? #WeNurses https://twitter.com/wlfvanessa/status/1354899860282105856 |
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@Vuyiswa72340752
28 January 2021 21:13
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#WeNurses Q5: gender based violence team has more experience in dealing with domestic abuse they can help nurses to identify and respond more effectively, can also give training as needed #WeNurses |
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@gowiththat27
28 January 2021 21:14
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@WeNurses GBV and DA rely on silence as a maintenance mechanism. When we stay silent by not surfacing our suspicions 'not my job' 'can of worms' then we become part of problem. Improve knowledge and skills of enquiry. Own it, name it, respond in trauma informed way. #WeNurses |
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@WeNurses
28 January 2021 21:14
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MARAC can help prevent death, in fact. We know that violence escalates along an 8 stage pattern - check out @JMoncktonSmith work for more info. #WeNurses https://twitter.com/wlfvanessa/status/1354900088989097988 |
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@WeNurses
28 January 2021 21:14
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#WeNurses https://t.co/S0Hafmb1du |
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@WeNurses
28 January 2021 21:15
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That's the end of tonight's tweetchat; thanks to everyone for joining in and sharing your thoughts, If you're interested in learning more about violence against women, feel free to contact me @LeanneHPatrick and follow @safelives_ @Agenda_alliance @RefugeCharity #WeNurses https://t.co/R1tnmupgRY |
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