NHSForthValley Gender-based Violence Action Plan Oct 2009 – Oct 2011
14th July 2010
Board Name NHSForthValleyNamed Leads
- Executive Lead
- Strategic Lead
- Operational Advisor
- Setting Leads
- Dr Rani Balendra Public Health Consultant. (Alison Richmond Ferns Dept. Director HR until Jan 2010)
- Lynn Waddell Equality and Diversity Project Manager
- Lynn Waddell Equality and Diversity Project Manager
- Maternity – Robbie Duffy
Mental Health – Jan Jamieson
A & E – Karen McLure
Sexual Health – Pam Vannan
Community Nursing – 3 CHP General Managers
Details of Co-ordinating Groups and Settings Sub-Groups.
Links to Boards & Equalities Planning Structures. / Central Scotland has multi agency Domestic Abuse Co-ordinating Group which oversees all work programmes on gender-based violence. Dr Rani Balendra, Public Health Consultant is NHSFV representative on this working group
Links to Equality Planning Structures to be refreshed
Proposed Targets For Priority Settings. / To be discussed within NHSFV Strategic Structures
NHSFV GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE ACTION PLAN TEMPLATE – LOCAL BOARDS
KEY DELIVERABLES / ACTION / TIMESCALE / BOARDLEAD / OUTCOME / PROGRESS to DATEYEAR 1 November 2009 – March 2010
Inform key stakeholders and partners of CEL 41 (2008), consider implications locally and seek commitment. / Prepare papers for key stakeholder and partnership groups incl Gender Reference Group
Multi Agency group informed of CEL / August 2009
August 2009 / Alison Richmond Ferns (interim)
Rani Balendra / Stakeholders and partners informed on CEL 41, resource and other local implications highlighted.
Information to be used to inform partnership working. / Completed
Completed
Provide a local perspective in the development of this work programme / Contribute to National groups established to oversee the development of this work / August 2009 / Lynn Waddell
(interim) / National programme reflects local views / Completed
Develop action plan / Complete action plan template for boards, seek agreement of stakeholders and submit to the National GBV Team. / December 2009 / Alison Richmond- Ferns / Action plan submitted to National GBV Team / Completed
KEY DELIVERABLES / ACTION / TIMESCALE / BOARDLEAD / OUTCOME / PROGRESS to DATE
YEAR 1 November 2009 – March 2010
Planning around the 4 Key Deliverables: / Establish infrastructure / November 2009 / Alison Richmond Ferns
Rani Balendra from February 2010 / Infrastructure in place / Dec 2009: G/Managers contacted to nominate representatives to take forward actions and represent services on NHSFV GBV group.
Meeting held 2nd March with nominated reps in attendance. Further dates tba
Routine Enquiry / Identify initial sites within Yr 2 priority settings: (to be confirmed)
- Maternity (R.Duffy)
- Mental Health (Clackmannan CMHT)
- Addictions (L.Paget)
Women and Children Services Team – 20 staff identified)
Mental Health - The community mental health teams and day unit at Clackmannanshire Community Mental Health Resource Centre
Dunrowan – 7 staff
Psychology Dept - tbc
KEY DELIVERABLES / ACTION / TIMESCALE / BOARDLEAD / OUTCOME / PROGRESS to DATE
YEAR 1 November 2009 – March 2010
Complete Self Assessment Baseline
Data forms / January 2010 (delayed until Feb ’10) / Rani Balendra to Setting Leads / Baseline established / Letter sent by Rani Balendra. Returns to be with Lynn Waddell by 12th Feb ’10. (Discuss with Lesley Johnston SG on 14/2/10.
Self assessment baseline completed Maternity Services8/2/10
Addictions- 16/03/2010
Mental Health - 24/03/2010
KEY DELIVERABLES / ACTION / TIMESCALE / BOARDLEAD / OUTCOME / PROGRESS to DATE
YEAR 1 November 2009 – March 2010
Assess readiness for intro of Routine Enquiry (RE) – refer to CEL Guidance Checklist on:
- Training needs analysis
- Support for Staff
- Protocol
- Physical Environment
- EQIA
/ February 2010
March 2010 – completed July 2010 with initial sites / Rani Balendra / Planning completed for introduction of RE in initial sites in year 2 Priority Settings
Key contacts given to SG RE Lead to ensure direct contact/discussion to enable project to be completed without unnecessary delays/ barriers. / Final Base line information sent to Lesley Johnston 24th March 2010
DRAFT EQIA to be completed July 2010
(Draft available for meeting 14th July 2010)
Information sent: Programme of implementation re FACE electronic recording systems and specific schedules being led by C/Nurse Charlie Scholes.
Irene McKenzie has met with first 3 sites re routine enquiry data collection methodology
KEY DELIVERABLES / ACTION / TIMESCALE / BOARDLEAD / OUTCOME / PROGRESS to DATE
YEAR 1 November 2009 – March 2010
Dissemination of revised guidance on abuse / Plan dissemination of
Good Practice Guides on GBV.
Identify priority staff groups from initial sites, methods of distribution / promotion for wider staff groups and set up monitoring systems.
Provision of Web Based resource to be discussed with Communications Team / December 2009 (delayed)
February 2010
Hard copies disseminated to Mental Health, Addictions and Maternity Leads
February 2010 (delayed until web master in place) / ARF (Jan 2010)
Rani Balendra
L.Waddell
L Waddell & Comms. Team / Planning in place for dissemination and monitoring of Good practice Guides.
Staff have resources in situ
On line Information available to ensure ease of access for NHSFV staff / PDF Versions received. To be placed on web site Meeting held with web master 14th April 2010 -Hard copies received
Disseminated 22/3/10
Meeting held with web master 14/04/2010. Site currently being reviewed (June/July 2010)
E&D Web page to sign-post staff to NHSFV Central Sexual Health Directory of Sexual Health Services 2010, where information can be obtained on areas incl: Support for survivors of Sexual Abuse/Sexual Assault, LGBT Support.
KEY DELIVERABLES / ACTION / TIMESCALE / BOARDLEAD / OUTCOME / PROGRESS to DATE
YEAR 1 November 2009 – March 2010
Employee Policy on GBV / Await development of national policy. Use current NHSFV Domestic Abuse Policy as is / On-going / Alison Richmond Ferns / NHSFV Policy in place to be subject to ongoing review / NHSFV Policy in place, review completed on 22/03/10.
Draft policy approved by SWAG and agreed status as PIN .Awaiting approval from Central Legal Office re the provisions for responding to perpetrators of abuse.
Small group has been established with reps from staff side and the unions tochange the policy to a PIN guideline which will then be sent out for 3 month consultation. Expected Autumn ‘10
HR _ Training for Trainers course and guidance being developed to implement PiN at a local level
KEY DELIVERABLES / ACTION / TIMESCALE / BOARDLEAD / OUTCOME / PROGRESS to DATE
YEAR 1 November 2009 – March 2010
Managers training / Deliver training to managers on GBV to enable them to support staff in meeting patients needs as well as employee concerns / Date agreed for 25thJune at Falkirk Football stadium / Rani Balendra / Enhance managers skills in supporting patient and staffs needs / L. Johnstone contacted dates fit in with her requirements.
Training completed 25thJune 2010: 18 managers attended
Lynn:
- Handouts for event photocopied 25th June 2010
- Pre course material disseminated 31st May 2010
KEY DELIVERABLES / ACTION / TIMESCALE / BOARDLEAD / OUTCOME / PROGRESS to DATE
YEAR 1 November 2009 – March 2010
Multi-agency Collaboration / Multi-Agency Collaboration
Assess potential areas for strengthening focus on abuse e.g. re child/adult protection and health & homelessness partnerships and review links with other key partnerships i.e., Training Consortia, DA Pathfinders etc. / December 2009
Sept 2010 / Rani Balendra
L Waddell / Key areas of work identified
Training tool to enhance staffs knowledge and skills /
- Multi agency Team in place with representatives from NHSFV, Police, 3 L/A
- Training Consortia 2010 Action Plan received 1/7/2010.
- Forwarded to NHSFV L/D Team to be placed on Learning Zone for staff
Train the trainer’s event held 11th June 2010. 8 attended. LJ and Francine Orr contacting those interested in becoming future NHSFV Trainers
Discussions on going with C Scot Police to develop a DVD re a survivor of domestic abuse being interviewed by Police
KEY DELIVERABLES / ACTION / TIMESCALE / BOARDLEAD / OUTCOME / PROGRESS to DATE
YEAR 1 November 2009 – March 2010
Multi-agency Collaboration / Local GBV Consortium contacted re L. Waddell to co-sit as NHS rep on group for interim period to support CEL implementation and training within NHSFV
Joint work ongoing to implement diary of events for 16 days of action / 5/7/2010
Dec 2010 / L Waddell / Enhance staffs and publics knowledge of GBV / 14th July ’10. Agreed LW to sit on group for immediate future
- Attendance at 16 days of action meetings with partner agencies
- NHSFV to host opening event 25th Nov ‘10
- Signpost staff to diary of events on pay slips (Oct ’10)
KEY DELIVERABLES / ACTION / TIMESCALE / BOARDLEAD / OUTCOME / PROGRESS to DATE
YEAR 2 March 2010 - OCTOBER 2010
Routine Enquiry / Implement Training on RE for initial groups of staff in Yr 2 settings:
- Maternity
- Mental Health (pilot in Dunrowan)
- Addictions
Mental Health
Clackmannan – 16th/17th September 2010 (confirmed)
Dunrowan – 26/27th Aug 2010 (confirmed)
Maternity Services –training completed19th April 2010
L. Johnston and Vicki Davitt co-trainers
Introduce RE in initial sites within each Yr 2 priority setting. / March 2010 (delayed awaiting update from SG) / Settings Leads / RE introduced in initial sites within each Yr 2 priority setting. / Further to advice from L. Johnston, date of RE enquiry to be agreed with settingleads.
KEY DELIVERABLES / ACTION / TIMESCALE / BOARDLEAD / OUTCOME / PROGRESS to DATE
YEAR 2 March 2010 - OCTOBER 2010
Evaluate how the learning and development approach meets the requirements of frontline staff and services in enabling appropriate participation in this programme. / April 2010 (possible delay until June 2010) / Setting leads / Training model refined / On hold date tba
Feedback results and seek approval to continue the roll out of training on RE / April 2010 / Tba with General Managers / Commitment to proceed with roll out / On hold date tba
Disseminate information to key sites re GBV Male help line incl GP’s, A&E, out patients departments and via Diversity Champions lead / June 2010 / L Waddell / Information available for people to contact helpline independently / Materials sent 25th May 2010 to Out patients, A&E and Diversity Champions as well as all GP surgeries in NHSFV.
Central Scotland Criminal Justice Service – implementing Caledonian system for male perpetrators of domestic abuse within ForthValley / October 2010 / L Waddell / Two-year programme of intervention work with men; services to women and children affected; and protocols for all agencies working with families concerned to share information safely / First meeting of group held 22/06/2010
Update to be given at next meeting
KEY DELIVERABLES / ACTION / TIMESCALE / BOARDLEAD / OUTCOME / PROGRESS to DATE
YEAR 2 March 2010 - OCTOBER 2010
Roll out of Training on RE
Identify further sites within each Yr 2 priority setting and implement training / May 2010 (on hold) / Setting Leads / Further sites within each Yr 2 priority setting identified and training on RE rolled out to relevant staff. / Small booklets sent to A&E 17th May 2010
FV Training consortia agreed to support future training 13th July 2010
Roll out introduction of Routine Enquiry (RE)
Introduce RE within further identified sites within each Yr 2 priority setting & conduct assessment process as above / June 2010 / Setting Leads / RE introduced in further sites within each Yr 2 priority setting. / Awaiting update from Scottish Govt. 14th July 2010
Begin planning Process for Yr 3 Priority Settings:
Identify initial sites for Yr 3 priority settings:
- A & E
- Community Nursing
- Sexual & Reproductive Health
Initial sites identified / Awaiting update from Scottish Govt. 14th July 2010
KEY DELIVERABLES / ACTION / TIMESCALE / BOARDLEAD / OUTCOME / PROGRESS to DATE
YEAR 2 March 2010 - OCTOBER 2010
Complete Self Assessment / August 2010 / Setting Leads / Baseline established.
Dissemination of revised guidance on abuse / Assess readiness for intro of RE – refer to CEL Guidance Checklist on:
- Training
- Support for Staff
- Protocol
- Physical Environment
- EQIA
Review NHS Ayrshire and Arran DVD designed for dental practices re GBV / August 2010
August/Sept 2010
August 2010 / Setting leads with support from L. Waddell
Lynn Waddell and Ruth Ashbury
Lynn Waddell
Sue Storrar (Dental Nurse Manager / Planning completed for introduction of RE in initial sites within Yr3 priority settings.
Enhance GP Practices knowledge via CREATE sessions
Enhance dental Teams awareness of GBV / Date tba
Katiei Cosgrove to send link to NHS A&A
KEY DELIVERABLES / ACTION / TIMESCALE / BOARDLEAD / OUTCOME / PROGRESS to DATE
YEAR 2 March 2010 - OCTOBER 2010
Implement Training on RE in initial sites within Yr 3 priority settings / September 2010 / Setting leads with support from L. Waddell / RE training completed in initial sites within Yr 3 priority settings / Several training consortia members have expressed interest in delivering NHS Package. Identify support to be received from training consortia July/Aug 2010
Disseminate revised guidance on Gender-based Violence.
Disseminate to staff who are undertaking RE, distribute/promote materials to wider groups of staff and monitor dissemination. / September 2010 / L. Waddell / Practice guides disseminated and monitoring in place.
KEY DELIVERABLES / ACTION / TIMESCALE / BOARDLEAD / OUTCOME / PROGRESS to DATE
YEAR 2 March 2010 - OCTOBER 2010
Employee Policy / Disseminate & Implement Employee Policy on GBV.
Await development of national policy. Use current NHSFV Domestic Abuse Policy as is / September 2010 / Alison Richmond-Ferns / Policy adapted, implemented and monitored. / NHSFV GBV Policy in place awaiting further national PiN guidance
Multi-agency collaboration / Multi-Agency Collaboration / September 2010 / Rani Balendra / Key areas of work under-way.
KEY DELIVERABLES / ACTION / TIMESCALE / BOARDLEAD / OUTCOME / PROGRESS to DATE
YEAR 3 OCTOBER 2010 – OCTOBER 2011
Routine Enquiry / Continue roll out of RE within Yr 2 priority settings. (including planning process & training) / October 2010 / RE introduced in further sites within Yr 2 priority settings.
Roll out of training on RE
Identify further sites within each yr 3 priority setting and implement training. / May 2011 / Further sites within each Yr 3 priority setting identified and training on RE rolled out to relevant staff
Roll out introduction of RE
Introduce RE in identified sites within each Yr 3 priority setting. (including planning) / June 2011 / Settings Leads / RE introduced in further sites within each Yr 3 priority setting
Dissemination of revised guidance on abuse / Disseminate Good practice Guides on Gender-based Violence.
Priorities staff groups within initial Yr 3 sites. Disseminate and promote materials to wider staff groups and continue to monitor dissemination. / June 2011 / Guides disseminated and monitoring in place.
KEY DELIVERABLES / ACTION / TIMESCALE / BOARDLEAD / OUTCOME / PROGRESS to DATE
YEAR 3 OCTOBER 2010 – OCTOBER 2011
Multi-agency collaboration / Multi-Agency Collaboration
As earlier / September 2011 / Rani Balendra / Further development of partnership
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