Guidance for Managers and Staff

Please read this guidance which is for staff who have experienced domestic abuse and also provides advice to their managers and colleagues on steps that can be taken to help them.

Support and Report Tool

All staff and students can report discrimination, misconduct, harassment or assault at home or in the workplace by using this tool. You can report anonymously or get support from an adviser.

You can use this tool to report incidences of physical assault, sexual harassment, sexual assault, online harassment, hate crimes, stalking, bullying or discrimination.

National helplines and services

  • which sets out how to recognise domestic abuse, report it, seek help, help a friend if they are being abused, get help from police and further support materials.
  • , available 24 hours a day on 0808 2000 247
  • agency – south-side
  • agency - Womankind
  • domestic abuse support, a Bath based charity founded in 2014 by women who have experienced Domestic Abuse

  • National LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Helpline, 0800 999 5428 Email: help@galop.org.uk
  • Women's Aid
  • offers information for male victims: 0808 801 0327
  • Support for those concerned about their use of violence and abuse - Respect Phoneline, 0808 8024040

Stalking & cyberstalking

If you have or are experiencing stalking/cyberstalking, or potential stalking/cyberstalking:

  • (UK) National Stalking Helpline 0808 802 0300 Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 4pm (except Wednesday 1pm to 4pm)

You can also refer to our staff and student wellbeing pages for further advice, guidance and support.