House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
NHS specialist support for abuse victims
17 December 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care
Proposed by Wes Streeting Lab Ilford North
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- The government will provide 50 million in new funding to expand the Child House model across every NHS region in England.
- The initiative aims to ensure holistic, trauma-informed care for children who have experienced sexual abuse.
- NHS staff will receive training to identify signs of abuse and support victims through a referral service.
Issue summary
The statement addresses the health inequalities faced by victims of domestic abuse and sexual violence, announcing steps to improve NHS support for these individuals.
Action requested
The government will provide £50 million in new funding to expand the Child House (Barnahus) model across every NHS region in England. This initiative aims to ensure holistic, trauma-informed care for children who have experienced sexual abuse, and training NHS staff to identify signs of abuse and support victims through a referral service.
Key facts
- £50 million new funding will be provided to expand the Child House model across every NHS region in England.
- The phased rollout of the initiative begins from April 2026 with all regions offering dedicated services by 2029.
- A mandatory safeguarding learning programme for the entire NHS workforce covering domestic abuse and support for victims will launch in 2026.