Lowestoft MP appointed Violence Against Women and Girls Adviser

Lowestoft MP Jess Asato has been appointed adviser to reform NHS response to violence against women and girls

She will advise on how alcohol is linked to VAWG and a number of other subjects.

Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting said

“Violence against women and girls is a stain on our society and tackling it is everyone’s problem – including the NHS.

“We think of these as hidden crimes, but we know that in most interactions with the NHS and other institutions the signs are there if we have the training, tools and the will to look.

“Jess Asato will use her expertise in protecting women and children from vile abuse to ensure victims across the NHS are spotted sooner and given the help they need.”

Jess Asato MP said:

“I am honoured to have been asked to advise the Health Secretary on how the Department of Health and Social Care can contribute to our Government's mission of halving violence against women and girls. VAWG isn’t just a criminal justice issue, it's a public health emergency. When we strengthen healthcare systems to identify abuse early, support survivors, challenge perpetrators and address the trauma that fuels cycles of harm, we make communities safer. Health is not an add-on to prevention; it is a core part of the solution."