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Anyone can be a victim of domestic abuse, regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, socio-economic status, sexuality or background. Domestic abuse is not always physical violence. It can also include:

• coercive control and ‘gaslighting’
• economic abuse
• online abuse
• threats and intimidation
• emotional abuse
• sexual abuse
• forced marriage
• honour violence

The frequency and severity of domestic violence can vary dramatically, just one encounter counts as abuse, and it can be an ongoing pattern of behaviour. However, the one constant element of domestic abuse is the abuser's consistent efforts to maintain power and control over the victim.

Remember, you are not to blame for what is happening. You are not alone, and above all you do not have to suffer in silence.

If you are a victim of domestic abuse there are a number of resources available to support you.

• Walk into any participating pharmacy in the UK.
• Ask at the healthcare counter to use their Safe Space.
• A pharmacist will show you to the Safe Space. Which will be the consultancy room.
• Once inside, you will find displayed specialist domestic abuse support information for you to access, to make that call or access safely.

If an employee has confided in you that they are a victim of domestic abuse, help them to consider building their social network of support.

The most dangerous time for victims of domestic abuse is often when they attempt to leave. 

If you have concerns that an employee is vulnerable, ensure there is available time to check in with them, maintaining connection to their workplace and their peer group, reducing isolation.

Our Employee Assistance Program is available 24/7 to support employees using a freephone number 0800 028 0199 or online support Username 黑料网 Password University. The online app can be found here : download ‘My healthy advantage’ app from the google or play store then use the  access code MHA119084