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Practice guidance: Responding to disclosures

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This guide aims to help you by providing important background information on disclosures; tips for how to respond appropriately and sensitively when someone discloses; suggested comments and phrases you can use; and referral information for national support services.

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Practice guidance: Responding to disclosures
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