Domestic Violence by NHS trust and board

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Dear Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust,

I would like to make a request under the Freedom of Information Act for information relating to your activities with regards to domestic violence.

Could you please tell me:

Do you provide access to an Independent Domestic Abuse Advisor?

If yes, do you provide access to an IDAA at every hospital site?

Do you employ a domestic abuse specialist nurse?

If yes, do you employ a domestic abuse specialist nurse at every hospital site?

Do you have a Domestic Abuse policy?

If yes, please provide a copy.

Do you produce an annual safeguarding report on domestic abuse?

Do you conduct internal audits to ensure compliance to the domestic abuse policy?

Have you conducted training for staff on domestic abuse in the last 12 months. If no, in the last 24 months?

How many domestic abuse, stalking and harassment (DASH) risk assessments were completed by the trust/health board in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020?

How many domestic abuse, stalking and harassment (DASH) referrals were made by the trust/health board to a Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conference in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020?

Please provide the data for the last two parts of my request in a spreadsheet format.

Please do let me know if I need to amend or clarify my request in any way.

Yours faithfully,

Harriet Clugston

Freedom of Information Act, Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust

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Dear Sir/Madam,

 

Thank you for your application for information under the Freedom of
Information Act 2000 received on the 22^nd January 2021.

 

We are currently looking into the questions you have raised and will aim
to respond within the Freedom of Information deadline of 20 working days.
The due date for this Freedom of Information request is the 19^th February
2021. The Trust reference number for your request is 7285.

 

Please note that whilst we will endeavour to respond to your request
within the designated time limits, delays are to be expected due to the
Trust’s ongoing pandemic response. For further information please refer to
the ICO’s regulatory approach during the coronavirus public health
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difficulties retrieving the information you require, please rest assured
that we will contact you at the earliest opportunity to let you know.

 

Your understanding and patience at this time is greatly appreciated,

 

Kind Regards,

 

 

Freedom of Information Team

Information Governance

Data Analytics and Assurance

 

 

 

T: 01257 25 6284

E: [2][email address]
W: [3]www.wwl.nhs.uk

 

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Wrightington Hospital

Hall Lane, Appley Bridge, Wigan, WN6 9EP

 

@: [4]WWLDAA

 

[5]DAA WWL combined

 

 

 

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Freedom of Information Act, Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust

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Kind Regards,

 

 

Freedom of Information Team

Information Governance

Data Analytics and Assurance

 

 

 

T: 01257 25 6284

E: [2][email address]
W: [3]www.wwl.nhs.uk

 

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Wrightington Hospital

Hall Lane, Appley Bridge, Wigan, WN6 9EP

 

@: [4]WWLDAA

 

[5]DAA WWL combined

 

 

 

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