Stalking can have very profound and traumatic effcet inflicting various physically, psychologically, emotionally & socially traumatic and damaging effects to those who experience it.
These can include:
Physical
Sleep Disturbance
Panic attacks
Increased risk of being physical attacked by Stalker (Women are more at risk)
Increased risk or being killed by Stalker (Women are more at risk)
Psychological/Emotional
Intense feelings of fear & anxiety
Feelings of guilt & shame
Feelings of terror
Nightmares
Flashbacks
Agoraphobia
Depression
Post-traumatic stress disorder
Thoughts of hopelessness and suicide
Social
Reluctance to leave the house
Difficulty in forming new friendships and relationships
Damaged relations with families and friends
Loss or change of Job
Having to move home
Financial ramifications & hardship
NHSGGC wants to offer all relevant support to staff who are being, or believe they are being stalked.
As well as contacting the Police, we encourage any member of staff, who believes they are being stalked, to contact the Occupational Health Service and the Health & Safety Service for advice, guidance and support.
Stalking can also be a form of Domestic Abuse. Those experiencing stalking, may also be exposed to other forms of Domestc Abuse too. please see our Protection from Abuse resoures for more support & guidance.
The following organisations can also be contacted and will be able to offer specialist advice and support:
The Suzy Lampugh Trust - (National Stalking Helpline)
Scottish Women's Rights Centre
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