Swansea GP practices trained to spot signs of domestic abuse among patients | NHS Wales

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Staff working in GP practices across Swansea Bay are being helped to spot the signs of domestic abuse among their patients.

The project was initially trialled at the practices within the Upper Valleys and Neath Local Cluster Collaboratives (LCCs).

Following its success and the agreement of a three-year funding commitment, it will be rolled out to all GP practices.

Identification & Referral to Improve Safety (IRIS) is a national programme developed as an intervention for female victims and survivors of domestic abuse.

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