Only 5% of firms have domestic violence policy
Only 11% of respondents to a public survey said they were aware of their current or previous workplace having a domestic violence policy and/or protections in place, according to what the government describes as its vision for the planned first Women’s health strategy for England: “a new healthcare system, which offers equal access to effective care on the basis of clinical need and not of gender.” The figure fell to just 5% for respondents in the private sector.
The policy paper, which was published at the end of 2021, also reported that, in a call for evidence on the strategy that ran for 14 weeks from 8 March to 14 June: “Organisations highlighted the need for more conversation on taboo topics including periods, and increased dialogue on the impact of the menopause at work to ensure that women can remain productive and supported.”
The strategy is due to be published in the spring.