1/4 We are funding a study which will explore the domestic abuse experiences and support needs of UK nurses, midwives and HCSW. Research shows that these healthcare professionals are more likely to experience domestic abuse than the general population and rarely feel able to seek support.

2/4 In recent years, the RCN Foundation Benevolent Service has seen a rise in the number of grants awarded to those fleeing domestic abuse. In 2021 3% of grants were awarded to domestic abuse survivors, whereas in 2022, this had risen to 14% and consistently remains around this level.