Royal Berkshire Hospital domestic abuse project
Launched in 2010, Alana House is PACT’s flagship community project that uses a holistic approach to support and empower women.
Our project with the Royal Berkshire Hospital commenced in April 2023 and has enabled a simplified referral process for hospital staff where domestic abuse is suspected or disclosed.
Our team of experienced support workers can offer in-person support, working one-to-one and through groups, addressing various challenges such as unsafe housing, mental health, family issues, addictions, and debt. In addition to this, service users can access additional support through our counselling service.
Throughout the project, our team has collaborated with key agencies, providing holistic and appropriate support to victims of domestic abuse based on thorough assessments.
The objectives of the project are:
Capacity enhancement – Responding to the overwhelming demand by expanding capacity to support more victims.
Continued holistic support – Ensuring ongoing support for referred patients, including addressing specific needs such as unsafe housing and offering tailored one-to-one support to overcome trauma and break the cycle of domestic abuse.
Reduction in hospital attendances – Building on early evidence, the project aims to decrease hospital attendances for supported service users, contributing to improved well-being and reduced reliance on healthcare services.
2023/24 Outcome Report
You can download the Alana House and Royal Berkshire Hospital Domestic Abuse Pilot 2023/24 outcome report here.
