Reform response to violence against women and girls

Women and children will be better supported as a former advisor on domestic abuse and child protection will steer a major overhaul of the NHS response to violence against women and girls (VAWG). The government’s VAWG adviser, Jess Asato MP, has been tasked with ensuring women experiencing violence are identified and supported at the earliest opportunity. Ms Asato will also lead on work to integrate VAWG services into neighbourhood health centres – one stop shops bringing together GPs, nurses, pharmacists and other services under one roof.