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Join our Here to Help campaign,
shine a light on domestic abuse
and help end it for good.
Domestic abuse is one of the biggest issues in society today
and is a major health concern.
By becoming a Here to Help Dental Practice you’ll be helping to
encourage those affected by domestic abuse to come forward and
reach out for support.
Sign up to our campaign and pledge your support to lead the way for
change and help us create a world where no one has to live through
an abusive relationship.
Supported by Shropshire and Staffordshire Local Dental Network
Who are Glow? What is the Here to Help
Glow is on a mission to
end relationship abuse,
campaigning for change and
We help people affected by
abuse rebuild their lives and
raise awareness of how to
campaign?
providing support throughout spot and respond to unhealthy The aim of the campaign is to support healthcare professionals to
Staffordshire and its relationships. recognise the signs of domestic abuse, respond appropriately to
surrounding areas. concerns and disclosures and help us end domestic abuse for good.
Over 2 million people suffer some form of domestic abuse every year
What has domestic abuse in England and Wales, but the true scale is difficult to determine
because a large proportion goes unreported.
got to do with dentists? We want to change that, but we need your help.
Dentists and members of their You often form long-term Victims tell us they want healthcare professionals to ask them about
team can be the first healthcare relationships with your patients domestic abuse and you and your team are in a unique position to
professionals someone may and their families, so are in an make a difference to the lives’ of your patients.
see with injuries caused by ideal position to notice changes
domestic abuse. in someone’s appearance or
behaviour and signpost victims
towards appropriate support.
Domestic abuse costs the
Around 85%
of victims seek
NHS around help 5 times from
£1.73billion professionals before
they get effective
a year support.
with repeat visits to A&E.
On average 75%
of injuries inflicted
through domestic
abuse occur to the
head and neck.
6 signs of domestic abuse you
might notice in your dental
practice
Everyone’s experience of domestic abuse is different. It’s important
to remember that some of these signs do not solely link to domestic
abuse.
Unease during appointments
1 Generally feeling uneasy during consultation. Lack of eye
contact, appearing fearful of partner who may be ever
present and speaks on their behalf
Ann’s Story Bruising and marks
2 Bruising on patient's neck, cheeks and ears. Signs of
strangulation or teeth marks
“I saw the poster in the waiting room, I didn’t
know where I could turn to get help until that
Broken or missing teeth
point.
3 Fractured, displaced or recent tooth loss that may be
associated with soft tissue damage
“Look at me now I’m no longer with him and
me and my daughter are safe. I’m even getting
Trauma to the mouth
my confidence back and becoming the old me
again. 4 Lesions or damage to soft and hard palates or torn frenum
“That day in the dentist changed my
Trauma to the face
life forever, in ways I never thought
possible.”
5 Fractured nose, mandible, maxilla and signs of healing
fractures on radiographs
Difficulty keeping appointments
6 Lots of last minute cancellations or no showsTake our 6 step pledge 3
and become part of our Display posters
and leaflets in
public areas
Here to Help campaign So patients know they
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can speak to you if they
By signing our pledge, your practice will save lives by providing a feel they need support
safe environment to disclose and signpost patients to specialist Have safe spaces
domestic abuse services. for anyone
If you want to join our campaign, get in touch with our team on affected
01782 222415 or email stepstosafety@findtheglow.org.uk to find out Identify a confidential
how we can support you to complete the pledge. safe space for anyone
5 who wants to disclose to
a member of the dental
1 Have an up to date team
Have a Domestic domestic abuse
Abuse Champion policy
within your Make sure it protects your
patients and also staff
practice who may be affected by
They can support staff 2 domestic abuse
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with any patient or staff
disclosures
Be aware and use
when appropriate, Attend annual
the safe, direct Domestic Abuse in
referral pathway Health training
for local domestic Annual refresher training
for DA champions and
abuse services awareness sessions for the
So you can quickly and team to keep up to date
safely refer patients when with current practice and
appropriate legislationHelp us spread the Glow.
Find out more about our Here to Help campaign and how to
sign up contact us on:
01782 222415
stepstosafety@findtheglow.org.uk
www.findtheglow.org.uk
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