START DATE AND DURATION: November 2020
Summary
During the COVID-19 pandemic, instances of domestic abuse in the UK and globally have risen, as people have found themselves trapped at home with an abusive partner, spouse or other adult. At the same time, GPs have switched from face to face consultations to phone, digital and video consultations, potentially increasing the risk to women of reporting violence.
This mixed-method research project is exploring whether and how GPs have managed to ask safely about abuse, offer support and make referrals when consulting with patients remotely by telephone, video or online. The team are also examining how GPs have adapted to online training about domestic violence and abuse.
