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Conference - Qualitative Research Connect, LLC Speakers | Call for Abstracts | Registration Fees | Post Conference Publication | Important Dates | Other Important Information | 2025 Conference

@ginnybraun.bsky.social and I will be keynoting (me virtually) at the Qualitative Research Connect second Global Qualitative Research Conference in Cebu City, Philippines on 7-9 September 2026. The call for abstracts is now open with a deadline of 31 May: conference.qlrconnect.com

Minister wants X meeting over 'disturbing' Grok concerns Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence Niamh Smyth has requested a meeting with X over concerns that the AI tool Grok is being used to create sexually explicit images of adults and children.

Women's Aid said that it will no longer maintain a presence on X.

"This online violence against women and children - especially girls - has often devastating real-life impacts and we no longer view it as appropriate to use such a platform to share our work.
www.rte.ie/news/ireland...

Understanding subtle abuse: A hidden epidemic

We have released a new podcast as part of NHS Domestic Abuse Awareness Day - Understanding Subtle Abuse: A Hidden Epidemic.

@drseemahaider.bsky.social an i have a conversation with expert in subtle abuse Dr Rosemary Parkinson:

open.spotify.com/episode/0vLO...

Content Warning: Domestic Abuse
Last year, Dr Seema Haider joined PH's Clinical and Safeguarding Leads, Dr Kath O'Hara and Dr Hannah Minor, to discuss her lived experience of domestic abuse as a doctor.
Listen here: www.buzzsprout.com/955492/episo... #16DaysOfActivism #NHSDAAD

Why doctors are uniquely vulnerable to domestic abuse Domestic abuse in NHS workers is a “silent pandemic,” with some research finding that they are three times as likely to experience it. Adele Waters finds that the NHS needs to do more to end a “double...

Today, with the @medicalwomenuk.bsky.social, we launch the first NHS Domestic Abuse Awareness Day @nhsdaawareday.bsky.social
This must-read article by Adele Waters in @bmj.com explains why it is needed #NHSDAAD
www.bmj.com/content/391/...

Honoured to share my research for NHS Domestic Abuse Awareness Day in a podcast: Understanding Subtle Abuse: A Hidden Epidemic.
🎧 lnkd.in/eyzSBGJh
Subtle abuse is hidden, damaging, and too often missed. Survivors deserve better recognition + support. Please share.
#16Days #NHSDAAD #SubtleAbuse

🩺Today is the FIRST #NHS Domestic Abuse Awareness Day (10 December).🩺

👩‍⚕️This important initiative acknowledges the high rates of DA among healthcare professionals & the support they need.

Research by Sandi Dheensa & colleagues has informed the campaign.

👉 tinyurl.com/2nwu758s

#NHSDAAD #16Days

If you are a health or care professional experiencing domestic abuse, you are not alone. This Domestic Abuse Awareness Day, help us raise awareness of the support available, for those who need it. #NHSDAAD

Today is the first NHS Domestic Abuse Awareness Day, established by @thedauk.bsky.social and @medicalwomenuk.bsky.social, calling for better support staff who may be experiencing domestic abuse.

#NHSDAAD

Nursing And Midwifery professionals’ Experiences of Domestic abuse (NAMED) | RCN Foundation The RCN Foundation is funding the study to explore the domestic abuse experiences and support needs of nurses, midwives, and healthcare support workers across the UK.

The research continues...with special thanks to @rcnfoundation.bsky.social for funding the current NAMED study (rcnfoundation.rcn.org.uk/Research-pro...)

We are determined to make your experiences known and to change the way healthcare organisations respond and offer support.

If you want to read more, we have written some very accessible articles, e.g. Domestic abuse: nurses experience it too - www.britishjournalofnursing.com/content/comm...

If you are a nurse, doctor, AHP, or you are working in any other health or social care role, and you are experiencing domestic abuse, YOU ARE NOT ALONE - we see you, we believe you, and we have started to understand some of the challenges you encounter in reaching out for help.

Wednesday 10 December 2025 is the first NHS Domestic Abuse Awareness Day #NHSDAAD.

And I'm so pleased that our research has been a catalyst for this. It all began with showing that MORE healthcare employees experience domestic abuse than people in the general population @capcbristol.bsky.social

BJN Conference Flyer - 20th March 2026 at BMA House in London. Dr Alison Gregory and Dr Sandi Dheensa presenting a session called "Domestic abuse: nurses experience it too"

Really pleased to be speaking on a topic close to my heart with my fab colleague Sandi Dheensa, next March, at the BJN Conference 2026 - use the code on the flyer below to get a discount @rcnfoundation.bsky.social @rcn.org.uk

FREE resource for workplaces to become safe spaces for those experience #domesticviolence and #sexualviolence. Great videos!

Please repost, it's a fantastic resource and based on my research: @rosemaryparkinson.bsky.social @mandymckenzie.bsky.social @drseemahaider.bsky.social @ownmylife.bsky.social @bristoldiocese.org @thepixelproject.bsky.social @ruddcambridge.bsky.social @hellobrigstow.bsky.social @theconversation.com

@choiceolderppl.bsky.social @gvrcn.bsky.social @vision-research.bsky.social @nwcave.org @sibristol.bsky.social @vawgrn.bsky.social @preventgbvnet.bsky.social @vamhn.bsky.social @mcpinfoundation.bsky.social @thesvri.bsky.social @rightsofwomen.bsky.social @evawintl.org @prevention-collaborative.org

AXA Safe Spaces – Against domestic and sexual violence Foster safe spaces at work by learning how to Recognize, Respond to and Refer those impacted to specialist services. Create a safe and supportive workplace where everyone can seek help.

🌟FREE RESOURCE🌟: I am delighted to announce that the Safe Spaces resource commissioned by AXA and produced by Omni is now available safespaces-againstviolence.axa.com/en/ It contains workplace training resources including some incredibly powerful interviews and dramas. Please repost. Thanks

AXA Safe Spaces – Against domestic and sexual violence Foster safe spaces at work by learning how to Recognize, Respond to and Refer those impacted to specialist services. Create a safe and supportive workplace where everyone can seek help.

🌟FREE RESOURCE🌟: I am delighted to announce that the Safe Spaces resource commissioned by AXA and produced by Omni is now available safespaces-againstviolence.axa.com/en/ It contains workplace training resources including some incredibly powerful interviews and dramas. Please repost. Thanks

Genuinely this resource is available free for workplaces to use: safespaces-againstviolence.axa.com/en/ @seacharity.bsky.social @safelives.bsky.social @refugecharity.bsky.social @respectuk.bsky.social @citizensadvice.bsky.social @rapecrisis.bsky.social

AXA Safe Spaces – Against domestic and sexual violence Foster safe spaces at work by learning how to Recognize, Respond to and Refer those impacted to specialist services. Create a safe and supportive workplace where everyone can seek help.

Please repost @bright-group.bsky.social @kazjm.bsky.social @drlucypotter.bsky.social @lucyselman.bsky.social @drpoco.bsky.social @clarethomasvll.bsky.social @shobadawson.bsky.social @christiec.bsky.social @jscottuob.bsky.social @jhorwood.bsky.social safespaces-againstviolence.axa.com/en/

Much of this resource is based on my research around informal support for DA survivors @capcbristol.bsky.social @ebibristol.bsky.social @sapc.ac.uk @georginaspcr.bsky.social @nihrarcs.bsky.social @arc-west.bsky.social @gw4alliance.bsky.social @isabellebergeron.bsky.social @eloscicomm.bsky.social

AXA Safe Spaces – Against domestic and sexual violence Foster safe spaces at work by learning how to Recognize, Respond to and Refer those impacted to specialist services. Create a safe and supportive workplace where everyone can seek help.

It would be great to see this resource safespaces-againstviolence.axa.com/en/
used to good effect by UK companies and organisations (based on my research around informal support)
@houseofcommons.parliament.uk
@commissionerda.bsky.social
@darrenpjones.bsky.social
@jessphillipsmp.bsky.social

AXA Safe Spaces – Against domestic and sexual violence Foster safe spaces at work by learning how to Recognize, Respond to and Refer those impacted to specialist services. Create a safe and supportive workplace where everyone can seek help.

🌟FREE RESOURCE🌟: I am delighted to announce that the Safe Spaces resource commissioned by AXA and produced by Omni is now available safespaces-againstviolence.axa.com/en/ It contains workplace training resources including some incredibly powerful interviews and dramas. Please repost. Thanks

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Domestic abuse: nurses experience it too - British Journal of Nursing

Domestic abuse: nurses experience it too - new article by @dralisongregory.bsky.social Sandi Dheensa and colleagues published in British Journal of Nursing.

Highlights the higher prevalence of #DomesticAbuse among healthcare professionals and what can be done.

tinyurl.com/4ndbz78n

#Nursing #ECDV

🌟 We’re looking forward to sharing our *new* research findings at the European Conference on Domestic Abuse #ECDV
ℹ️ www.ecdv2025.com
📅 Friday 5 September, 8:30–9:50
👋 Joining us in Barcelona? let’s say hi in person!

@vamhn.bsky.social @vawgrn.bsky.social @bright-group.bsky.social

If domestic abuse is part of your experience, support is available:

Refuge: National Domestic Abuse Helpline www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk
Women’s Aid: www.womensaid.org.uk/information-...
Respect: Men's Advice Line mensadviceline.org.uk/male-victims/
Galop: Helpline for LGBT+ people galop.org.uk