The British Association of Dental Nurses (BADN), the UK’s professional association for dental nurses, is delighted to announce their membership of the Employers’ Initiative on Domestic Abuse (EIDA), a leading business network that supports employers to take action on domestic abuse. EIDA works with employers to help them implement effective internal policies on domestic abuse, as well as providing awareness and signposting to up-to-date resources.
BADN is committed to raising awareness of the terrible impact of domestic abuse, to supporting its members affected by domestic abuse, as well as to encouraging other employers to take action.
“BADN is proud to join EIDA,” said BADN President Preetee Hylton. “As a survivor of domestic abuse myself, I feel very strongly about raising awareness on this subject in dentistry – both for our dental team colleagues and our patients. Imagine if every dental practice made their staff aware of the signs of domestic abuse, provided appropriate support to their staff and told them how to seek relevant, effective help. That sort of wide-scale, societal impact requires informed action by dental practices, and by dental leaders such as BADN, supported by EIDA with their guidance and resources.
“We are proud that BADN is making a positive social impact by joining EIDA’s network.”
