ASCScotland

This is a project account for @MAVscotland. We’ve decided that rather than have an account for each of our projects we are just going to put all of our activity in one place so you can find us @MAVscotland Hope to see you there!

I was honoured to be asked to give the triennial Menzies Campbell lecture @FDS_RCS today and I spoke about domestic abuse because it remains our national shame but is something all health professionals need to know about and can help with. #Dips2025 #FDSDips2025

Domestic abuse crimes up 11%, police figures show bbc.com/news/articles/…

New course on Intimate Partner Violence and Abuse from @UofGlasgow and @FutureLearn launching on Monday 28th March. Features inputs from academics, charities and front line workers as well as a bit of @AskSupportCare from @MAVscotland too futurelearn.com/courses/gender…

We've been thinking a lot about people experiencing domestic abuse trapped in lock down with their abuser so we wrote this to highlight the opportunities each one of us has just now to reach out and offer support. We can all @AskSupportCare mav.scot/resources/our-…

A lovely offer from Premier - Broadway Convenience Store 10 Oxgangs Broadway 🌈🌈🌈 #LocalHeroes

Calls about children witnessing domestic abuse 'rise 25%' bbc.co.uk/news/uk-517577…

Hannah Baxter: Australian mother and children 'senselessly murdered' bbc.co.uk/news/world-aus…

Healthcare worker interested in making a difference? So are we! We're holding information evenings in Glasgow in December on our MAV Schools programme and how you can get involved with our unique CPD opportunities! DM or email: info@mav.scot

More than one third of young UK women had experienced unwanted violence during sex including strangulation. “strangulation is always high-risk’ bbc.co.uk/news/uk-505461…

@wishydocs & @NHSLanarkshire are hoping for two new @NavigatorsScot for Christmas & we're trying our best to help. If you'd like to be part of this innovative partnership service from @MAVscotland & @vruscotland get in touch with @TamBegbie on the address below. Closing 29th Nov

STALKERWARE! ⚠️ Take a look at this concerning video. We see tech being used against people but it can be a friend for police too when it comes to evidence gathering. Please consider the tips to minimise the chance of this being used against you. bbc.co.uk/news/technolog…

Pls take the time to watch this & if you suspect anyone you know is experiencing domestic abuse or any of the behaviours @RosieDuffield1 describes here please reach out & ask if safe to do so #wecanallasc @AskSupportCare. TY Rosie for sharing your story youtu.be/l5QPKOVjiw4

Domestic abuse: Police Scotland tells 924 people about partner's past bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotla…

It would be good to think this wasn’t needed but it might provide reassurance for those of us who worry about walking alone at night #harmreduction clearly something these young women recognised as an issue for themselves progressivespain.com/2019/09/02/spa…

Healthcare professionals providing pre-travel consultations should routinely consider the risk of FGM for female travellers. Our elearning module on the topic is still free to access - you can do so here: rcp.sg/fgm @janechiodini @WeAHPs @NatLeadAHPCYP