A Shared Commitment to Quality: Introducing the National Quality Service Standards 

An event hosted by Scottish Women’s Aid

Join us for the launch of the National Quality Service Standards (NQSS), a new accreditation framework for specialist domestic abuse services.

Developed by Scottish Women’s Aid and shaped by the expertise of the Women’s Aid network and survivors of domestic abuse, the standards set out what women, children and young people, and partner organisations should expect from specialist accredited services.

Through the NQSS accreditation framework, Women’s Aid services can demonstrate their commitment to high-quality, survivor-centred support, accountability and continuous improvement.

During this event, attendees will hear from strategic leaders, survivors and specialist Women’s Aid services about the impact of the standards and how they can strengthen quality, consistency and accountability across the sector. We will also explore the role that funders, commissioners and partners can play in supporting implementation and improving outcomes for women, children and young people affected by domestic abuse.

Who should attend?

• Funders and service commissioners
• Local Authorities
• Health and Social Care Partnerships
• Community Planning Partnerships
• Violence Against Women Partnerships
• Scottish Government stakeholders
• Regulators and quality assurance partners
• Third sector partners