IRIS Services in Wandsworth and Merton
If you are experiencing domestic abuse in Wandsworth or Merton, Refuge’s local service can support you and your children to keep safe.
IRIS Services in Wandsworth and Merton
IRIS and Refuge have joined forces to bring the IRIS Programme to general practices in Wandsworth and Merton since June 2024.
IRIS is a specialist domestic violence and abuse (DVA) training, support and referral programme for General Practices. Core areas of the programme include ongoing training, education and consultancy for the clinical team and administrative staff, care pathways for primary health care practitioners and an enhanced referral pathway to specialist domestic violence services for patients with experience of DVA.
The IRIS programme is an evidence-based, effective and cost-effective intervention to improve the primary care response to DVA and is nationally recognised. IRIS improves the General Practice response to DVA and essentially improves the safety, quality of life and wellbeing of survivors of DVA.
Our Team
- Jules Garnham – Service Manager
- Bridget McKain – IRIS AE (Advocate Educator) for Wandsworth
- Leia Tsianti – IRIS AE (Advocate Educator) for Merton
- Lizbeth Clark – IRIS Clinical Lead for Wandsworth
- Sanjana Jio – IRIS Clinical Lead for Merton
How can I request training or make referrals?
IRIS training is available to all Wandsworth and Merton based GPs. To book your training or request more information, please email the following:
For Wandsworth and Merton: IRISWandsworthMerton@refuge.org.uk