Video - What does trauma informed care mean to you? (6 July 2022)

Summary

In this video Kenny Gibson, Head of Safeguarding for NHS England and NHS Improvement, explains what trauma informed care is and describes the role of healthcare professionals in recognising trauma in colleagues and patients. He talks about the importance of overcoming unconscious bias around whether individuals have experienced trauma and outlines the importance of avoiding retraumatising victims. He also highlights that healthcare professionals can play a key role in bringing hope to people who have been traumatised.