Specialist Domestic Violence Service

Description

The Enfield IRIS DVA scheme aims to improve the identification of abuse and ensure that victims of domestic abuse are adequately protected and supported. The project will provide training and advocacy to independent contractors across Enfield together with on-going support to all providers, as well as refresher training to those Enfield general practices who have already been trained. It is hoped that the scheme will enable support to be offered to DVA victims at an early stage before the abuse becomes a serious risk to mental, emotional and physical health. The provider will have the knowledge and existing expertise of working within primary care in terms of delivering education and support to Practice staff. This contract has been awarded to Solace Women's Aid. The provider is the current provider of this service and was appointed last year. The provider currently works jointly across London Borough of Enfield and so is able to provide a joined up seamless approach to Domestic Violence. The provider works across with multiple agencies across London. In particular the provider provides services across North central London. The contract start date will be 01/04/2019 and not the 23/03/2019.