Liverpool Women’s University Hospital, Brownlow Health and the Special Care Dentistry Unit at Liverpool Dental Hospital are pilot sites for the “Check With Me First” trauma cards. These are designed to help survivors of sexual trauma to share their needs and boundaries in a simple, discreet way during healthcare appointments. Staff in these services have been trained on how to support patients who have experienced sexual trauma.
This project started because trauma survivors told Healthwatch Liverpool that their trauma made it more difficult for them to access health care and that they weren't confident to disclose the trauma to medical staff.
Responses to this survey are anonymous. We do not ask for or process any personal data about you. Your privacy is very important to us. Anonymous responses to this survey will be shared with partner organisations within the #CheckWithMeFirst Trauma Card project team. This helps us all to learn how the cards help and if staff have been able to respond sensitively. We'd love to hear your experience of using the cards.
If you wish to further discuss your experiences of using the #CheckWithMeFirst Trauma card, or if you wish to share any other feedback about using health and social care services, please don't hesitate to contact Healthwatch Liverpool at enquiries@healthwatchliverpool.co.uk or on 0300 7777007.
1. Have you seen / picked up a trauma card?