IRIS Trained Practice Posted or Updated on 31 Mar 2026

IRIS is a general practice-based domestic violence and abuse (DVA) training, support and referral programme. IRIS ensures that primary care practitioners can respond effectively to domestic violence and abuse and that specialist support is available for patients. The programme provides two specialist members of staff, the Advocate Educator (a DVA worker) and the Clinical Lead (a GP/healthcare practitioner) who work together to train practices about DVA. The AE provides specialist support and Advocacy services for patients affected by abuse.

As our practice is an ‘IRIS’ practice, this means that the staff in this practice are trained about domestic abuse and specialist workers are available to provide support. You can talk to doctors, nurses and other staff working here if you are being hurt or controlled by your current or ex-partner, are afraid of someone at home or a member of your family.

You can also contact My Sisters Place and ask to speak to the IRIS worker, ‘IRIS Advocate Educator. 

www.mysistersplace.co.uk 01642 241864 

https://www.womensaid.org.uk/cover-your-tracks-online