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For Healthcare Professionals across Cornwall & Isles of Scilly

Specialist domestic abuse and sexual violence training designed to build confidence, strengthen safeguarding, and improve patient outcomes.

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Specialist Training for 
Healthcare Professionals

The Health Domestic Abuse Navigator (Health DAN) team are frontline specialists delivering expert domestic abuse and sexual violence training for healthcare professionals.

Our training helps staff to recognise the signs of abuse, respond safely to disclosures, and support patients effectively. All programmes are flexible and tailored to meet the needs, priorities, and time constraints of healthcare settings.

Built on real frontline experience, our training supports organisations to strengthen safeguarding practice, improve patient safety, and build professional confidence.

To find out more about our specialist training for healthcare professionals, or to make a general enquiry, please contact us.
 

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What You Can Expect

Our training is:

  • Delivered by frontline domestic abuse specialists
  • Tailored to healthcare environments, medical services, dental services, and community services
  • Focused on practical response skills, not just awareness
  • Designed to support safeguarding responsibilities and best practice
  • Flexible to fit busy healthcare schedules
 
This ensures your workforce is equipped to identify domestic abuse early, respond safely to disclosures, and support better outcomes for patients.

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Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence Training Packages

We offer a range of flexible training options to suit different teams, timeframes, and levels of experience.

Basic Domestic Abuse Training (1 Hour)

A concise, accessible introduction
£ 100
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  • Introduction to domestic abuse and sexual violence
  • How abuse may present in healthcare settings
  • Practical guidance on responding appropriately and making a difference
  • Includes all core training topics.
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Standard Domestic Abuse Training (Half Day / 3 Hours)

A more in-depth, interactive session designed to build confidence and practical skills. Interactive delivery.
£ 250*
  • Group discussion
  • Activities
  • Includes all core training topics.
  • Explores all core training topics in greater depth
  • Includes a choice of two additional specialist topics
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Advanced Domestic Abuse Training (Full Day / 6 Hours)

A comprehensive programme for organisations
Bespoke Pricing*
  • Builds a deeper understanding of domestic abuse and sexual violence
  • Strengthens confidence in Safeguarding
  • Strengthens confidence in Responding to disclosures
  • Strengthens confidence in Trauma-informed care
  • Strengthens confidence in Empowering those affected
  • Fully interactive, encouraging engagement and practical application
  • Explores both individual experiences and wider societal context
  • Includes opportunities for group discussion and shared learning, including testimonies where appropriate
  • Includes all core training topics in depth.
  • Includes all additional specialist topics in depth.
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*Prices shown are indicative and may vary based on attendee numbers, location, and specific delivery requirements such as presenters and resources.

Core Training Topics

All training packages include essential knowledge and practical guidance

  • What domestic abuse and sexual violence are
  • How abuse presents in healthcare settings
  • Barriers to disclosure
  • Basic safety advice
  • Creating a non-judgemental environment
  • Key statistics
  • Routine enquiry
  • Question and answer session

Additional Specialist Topics

All sessions are interactive and include group activities and case studies.

 

  • Female Genital Cutting (FGC)
  • So-called Honour-Based Abuse
  • Non-fatal strangulation
  • Coercive control (in depth)
  • Risk assessment, including:
    • DASH (Domestic Abuse, Stalking and Honour-Based Abuse)
    • MARAC (Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conference)
  • Safeguarding (in depth)
  • The 8-stage homicide timeline (assessing risk and escalation)
  • Trauma-informed care, including:
    • Creating a non-judgemental environment
    • Asking questions effectively
  • Trauma stabilisation tools, including:
    • Psychoeducation
    • Grounding techniques
    • Practical strategies to manage the health impacts of abuse

 

Designed for Real-World Healthcare Settings

Our training is designed to go beyond awareness, providing practical tools and confidence that professionals can apply immediately.

Healthcare staff will gain:

  • Greater confidence in recognising domestic abuse
  • Skills to respond safely to disclosures
  • Improved understanding of risk and safeguarding
  • Confidence in delivering trauma-informed care
  • Knowledge of appropriate signposting and referral pathways

Our aim is to equip healthcare professionals with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to recognise and respond to domestic abuse and sexual violence effectively, strengthening safeguarding practice and improving outcomes for patients and families.

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