Newham review

Newham Clinical Commissioning Group to secure funding and lead in the implementation of the IRIS project to support GPs in identifying domestic abuse.

To share the learning from the review with sexual health services

To continue to raise awareness of domestic abuse with GP practices in the primary care sector.

To continue to raise awareness of domestic abuse and where to access support throughout the workforce

To make available and display information about domestic abuse support services in waiting areas in the hospital sites

this Panel recommends, for this review, that both Newham CCG and Barts Health report progress on their internal action plans to the relevant task and finish group of Newham Community Safety Partnership

To identify and actively promote all the possible communication channels for women and girls of Romanian heritage who are subject to domestic and sexual violence to secure, without fear of reprisals, their contact with safeguarding agencies and the voluntary sector, to include: 1. Social hubs where Romanian friends meet 2. A family and friends campaign 3. Work with colleges and universities locally to raise awareness and signpost referral pathways to local commissioned services 4. Private landlords and raising awareness of DSV with them 5. Employer DV Policy in local businesses 6. Interpreters good practice checklist

Within this activity, special attention should be paid to raising awareness of the Government definition of Domestic Abuse with emphasis on understanding the nature and form of controlling and coercive behaviour.

it is recommended that the Director of the National Crime Agency is added to the distribution list for this review.