The Employer’s Response

Covid-19 is having a profound impact on people’s lives. Some people may be forced to self-isolate or work from home with an abusive partner or family member.

Or they may not be getting out as much as they used to. They’re facing an increased risk of abuse and violence. More of their movement and communications may be monitored, making it harder for them to reach out and get the support they want or need. Ending domestic abuse is everyone’s business. Everyone can help – friends, family members, neighbours. And that includes us, as employers, managers and co-workers

This toolkit offers some simple ways that employers can work to support employees experiencing domestic abuse, particularly during this time.

NatWest marks ‘No More Week’ by opening Safe Spaces for economic and domestic abuse victims

6 March 2024 NatWest Group is announcing that starting this week it will offer Safe Spaces to people experiencing economic and domestic abuse in over 360 branches across the UK including NatWest, Ulster Bank and Royal Bank of Scotland branches. Safe Spaces, part of Hestia’s UK Says No More campaign, are designated locations which anyone ...

Nationwide – the UK’s biggest branch network – joins Hestia’s Safe Spaces

Nationwide – the largest branch network of any UK banking brand -– will offer Hestia’s Safe Spaces scheme to people experiencing domestic abuse across more than 400 branches across the UK. A recent poll by Nationwide shows almost half (48%) the population have experienced, or know someone who has experienced domestic abuse, with almost one ...

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UK Says No More urges victims to make use of Safe Spaces as incidents are expected to rise during Euros.

NatWest marks ‘No More Week’ by opening Safe Spaces for economic and domestic abuse victims

Nationwide – the UK’s biggest branch network – joins Hestia’s Safe Spaces