Recent research conducted by the University of Bristol's Centre for Academic Primary Care indicates that healthcare professionals are more likely to experience/to have experienced domestic abuse than members of the general public.1 In response to this finding, researchers have set up the PRESSURE study (http://www.bristol.ac.uk/primaryhealthcare/researchthemes/pressure-study/) to gather information about the impact of healthcare professionals' own experiences of domestic abuse.

PRESSURE focuses on PRimary and community carE Staff as SURvivors of domestic violence and abusE.

As part of this, researchers have launched a survey (https://redcap.link/PRESSURE) to find out about healthcare professionals' (in primary and community care in England) experiences of domestic abuse/coercive control. The study is independent of the NHS, healthcare regulators, unions, colleges, etc. The survey is for healthcare workers who have experienced abuse, control, or violent behaviour from a partner, ex-partner, or family member, AND for staff who may support healthcare workers - for example staff in HR, OH, and line management roles. The survey asks about experiences and support options. Completion takes 20-40 minutes depending on the level of detail you choose to give. You can save progress and return later. You can skip any questions that you don't want to answer and take breaks.

The research team appreciate that reading and answering questions about domestic abuse can be incredibly difficult. If you have experienced domestic abuse, you are not alone, and there are people ready to listen and help. Details of support options are included in the survey, including the National DA Helpline (0808 2000 247 - 24/7), and Respect Men's Advice Line (0808 8010327 - Mon-Fri 10 am-8 pm).