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And yet unironically it has just launched its “#CheckWithMeFirst trauma cards” for women who have experienced rape, sexual assault and abuse. There’s no connection between what they think and what they do.
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This week we are proud to launch the pilot of the #CheckWithMeFirst trauma cards.
They will first be introduced in the following pilot sites:
• Gynaecology Outpatients @LiverpoolWomens
• Special Care Dentistry at Liverpool University Dental Hospital
• @brownlowcentral
ALT Three pictures of three staff members from each of the pilot sites holding the cards
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6 Oct 2023
Also #checkwithmefirst before you carry out any work with a survivor of #trauma
@survivorstrust
#cosrtconference
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15 Sep 2023
This #SHW23 don't forget to check out our #CheckWithMeFirst resources for survivors👇
🌟Accessing sexual health services @BrookCharity
🌟Cervical Screening @eveappeal
🌟Patient Cards
🌟Grounding techniques
Take a look➡️ thesurvivorstrust.org/nhs-ch…
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18 May 2023
Healthcare appointments can be a source of #anxiety for people affected by sexual violence or abuse. #CheckWithMeFirst highlights the importance of trauma-informed healthcare to help everyone feel more comfortable & empowered.
Find out more 👇thesurvivorstrust.org/Listin…
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15 Feb 2023
Thank you for promoting trauma discussion prior to repro health screening, #CheckWithMeFirst. Sexual violence survivors with post-traumatic issues are less like to get breast/cervical/prostrate exams, leading to higher CANCER rates journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.…
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14 Nov 2022
During #SHW22 we launched two new resources developed in partnership with The Survivors Trust as part of the #CheckWithMeFirst campaign to raise awareness of trauma-informed healthcare. Both resources are available to download for free from our website.
brook.org.uk/campaigns/check…
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9 Nov 2022
Thankyou so much to @survivorstrust for sending us some resources to share with our colleagues when we commence our Safeguarding Adults well w/c 21st November and to help promote awareness to staff #CheckWithMeFirst @NicBDixon @ChloePowellSGA @SafeguardingT
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2 Nov 2022
New resources from YPHP partner @BrookCharity to help raise awareness of the challenges that young people who are survivors of sexual abuse, assault and trauma may face when accessing healthcare appointments and screening services. #CheckWithMeFirst brook.org.uk/campaigns/check…
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As part of #SHW22, @BrookCharity and @survivorstrust are raising awareness of challenges that young people who are survivors of sexual abuse, assault, and trauma may face when accessing healthcare appointments. Access their new resources: bit.ly/3SXbwM0 #CheckWithMeFirst
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13 Oct 2022
Thank you to @BrookCharity for supporting the #CheckWithMeFirst project to help raise awareness of trauma-informed healthcare💜 Everyone deserves to be able to confidently and comfortably access sexual health services. #BreakingBarriers
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13 Oct 2022
We're so proud to have collaborated with @survivorstrust on these new resources for survivors and healthcare professionals for #SHW22
#CheckWithMeFirst
brook.org.uk/campaigns/check…
13 Oct 2022
To mark Sexual Health Week 2022 we're delighted to share two fantastic new resources developed in collaboration with @BrookCharity ➡️brook.org.uk/campaigns/check…
Everyone deserves to be able to confidently and comfortably access sexual health services #BreakingBarriers #SHW22
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6 Sep 2022
Looking forward to the @survivorstrust #Checkwithmefirst workshop this afternoon. Learning about the challenges survivors of sexual violence may face when accessing healthcare👏🏼
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18 Aug 2022
We're hiring ‼️ We're looking for a new project coordinator to oversee our #CheckWithMeFirst campaign.
Are you a skilled project manager? Are you passionate about promoting trauma-informed healthcare? If so, get in touch➡️charityjob.co.uk/jobs/the-su…
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17 Aug 2022
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Project Co-ordinator to join The Survivors Trust to manage our #Checkwithmefirst project which provides trauma-informed workshops & resources to NHS practitioners.
Apply here➡️charityjob.co.uk/jobs/the-su…
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10 May 2022
We're inviting NHS professionals to attend two free, CPD-accredited workshops to learn about the small changes that can help survivors of sexual violence & abuse feel more comfortable & empowered during healthcare appointments. #CheckWithMeFirst
➡️thesurvivorstrust.org/nhs-ch…
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26 Apr 2022
Join our CPD-accredited Trauma-Informed training for healthcare professionals🌟
Our workshops highlight the simple ways you can help make a big difference to survivors of sexual violence and abuse. Find out more 👇thesurvivorstrust.org/nhs-ch…
#CheckWithMeFirst @NHSsafeguarding
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21 Apr 2022
⚠️ Many survivors of sexual violence find healthcare examinations & cervical screening distressing. @eveappeal & @survivorstrust have developed a guide: #CheckWithMeFirst - on cervical screening for survivors of sexual assault: bit.ly/3gwY53E
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19 Apr 2022
We're scheduling #CheckWithMeFirst workshops throughout May & June.
Sign-up today if you're a NHS healthcare professional & want to learn more about trauma-informed healthcare for survivors of sexual violence & abuse.
Email➡️nhs.checkwithmefirst@thesurvivorstrust.org
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23 Mar 2022
Lovely to see some familiar faces of fellow survivors/ activists tonight @survivorstrust and to hear about the development of #checkwithmefirst campaign. So pleased to be a small part of this important work. #csa #traumainformed #survivors
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