Domestic Abuse

Anyone can experience domestic abuse, regardless of their social background, age, gender, religion, sexuality or ethnicity.

Domestic abuse isn’t just physical violence and doesn’t just happen between partners, it can also happen within families or in shared homes.

If you feel scared of your partner or someone at home please seek help. If you fear for your safety, please contact the police and if you are in immediate danger, call 999.

Where to get help

Charities (linked below) who can help:

• Women’s Aid - in addition to help and support, they  have a freephone, 24-hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline
• Refuge - in addition to help and support, they have a freephone, 24-hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline

You can speak to your GP who can refer you to the IRIS team or you can contact IRIS team Walsall yourself by calling 01922 649569 (you do not need a GP referral for this).

IRIS Team

The IRIS team help people who have been abused .

The staff at the practice are trained about domestic abuse and specialist workers are available to support you. Your practice is an “IRIS” practice. You can talk to the doctors, nurses and other staff working here if you are being hurt or controlled by your current or ex-partner, or family member.

You can also contact IRIS Team Walsall directly and ask to speak to your IRIS Advocate Educator on 01922 649569