SafeLives post with text that reads "Online training. Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) training. This programme is designed to support learners with diverse access needs, including those who are deaf, neurodivergent, or require adjustments. Training info this way".

SafeLives post with text that reads "Support Survivors. Build Confidence. Improve Practice".

SafeLives post with text that reads "98% of previous learners felt more confident in their role after receiving our IDVA training".

SafeLives post with text that reads "I feel more confident discussing certain topics now, such as legal aid and civil routes. I also had no previous experience of courts, but now feel I have learnt a lot from the course (Previous learner)".

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📢 Learn how to best support #DomesticAbuse victims, survivors and their children.

We have a number of accredited #IDVA courses now open, with our accessible course starting in 2026.

Training for Marac Chairs Training to help Chairs implement an effective Marac, ensuring that all agencies are engaged, are identifying high-risk victims and are producing action plans.

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🗓️ Upcoming training dates: 3 February & 12 May 2026
🔔 Application deadline: 3 January 2026

Register today: ow.ly/8t6F50XpQAq

#DomesticAbuseTraining #DomesticAbuse #VAWG #MARAC #IDVA #SocialWork #Police #Probation #Housing #Education

Responding to domestic abuse within military communities Sponsored by the Army Benevolent Fund, this specialist training is for domestic abuse professionals supporting victims/survivors in the armed forces.

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Register your interest today and help ensure serving personnel and veterans get the support they need - when they need it most.

🔗 ow.ly/5jRZ50XpuUF

#DomesticAbuse #DomesticAbuseTraining #MilitaryFamilies #Veterans #IDVA #IDAA #YPVA #ISVA

Foundation: Idva training Idva Foundation Training enhances practical knowledge of domestic violence, helping provide the best possible support for domestic abuse victims and survivors.

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Ready to start changing - and saving - lives? ✨

Learn more and sign up via the link below ⬇️
ow.ly/QrKX50WVKMb

#DomesticAbuseTraining #DomesticAbuse #VAWG #CoerciveControl #Idva

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Upcoming online focus groups:
🔹 Tuesday 30 Sept 1pm
🔹 Monday 6 Sept 10am & 1pm

👉 Register your interest here: ow.ly/VEWM50X3FIZ

#DomesticAbuse #VAWG #Idva #Idaa #MilitaryFamilies #Veterans #SocialWork #Police #Probation #Housing #Education #Healthcare #MentalHealth

SafeLives post with camouflage graphic and text that reads "Register your interest today! Be among the first to access this pioneering training. Let’s shape better outcomes for military families experiencing domestic abuse".

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#DomesticAbuse #DomesticAbuseTraining #MilitaryFamilies #Veterans #Idva #Idaa #Ypva #Isva

SafeLives post with camouflage graphic and text that reads "Register your interest today! Be among the first to access this pioneering training. Let’s shape better outcomes for military families experiencing domestic abuse".

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#DomesticAbuse #DomesticAbuseTraining #MilitaryFamilies #Veterans #Idva #Idaa #Ypva #Isva

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👉 Register your interest today:
🔗 ow.ly/2k8750WK2qC

#DomesticAbuse #VAWG #Idva #Idaa #SupportForSurvivors #Safeguarding #WholePicture #MilitaryFamilies #Veterans

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👉 Register your interest here:
🔗 ow.ly/Fhaj50WIl2m

#DomesticAbuse #VAWG #Idva #Idaa #MilitaryFamilies #Veterans #SocialWork #Police #Probation #Housing #Education #Healthcare #MentalHealth

How do I verify my identity on Companies House? By Anna Jordan on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs Find out how to verify your identity with Companies House as a director or PSC before the deadline kicks in on November 18, 2025 The post How do I verify my identity on Companies House? appeared first on Small Business UK.

Your next Confirmation Statement will require you to verify your ID. Reset password, get access code, verify phone number... It may be worth doing this now, especially if you have multiple limited companies connected to you.

#IDVA #CompaniesHouse #SME

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Together, we’re making sure 𝗻𝗼 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗲 - delivering support that understands the specific demands of service life.

🔗 Learn more here: ow.ly/ZYeY50WAvt3

#DomesticAbuse #VAWG #MilitaryFamilies #Veterans #Idva #Idaa #LivedExperience #SupportForSurvivors

SafeLives post with camouflage graphic and text that reads "Your insights will help improve the responses for victim/survivors of domestic abuse from serving and veteran families".

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👉 Register your interest today:
🔗 ow.ly/ROQf50Wsqah

#DomesticAbuse #VAWG #Idva #Idaa #SupportForSurvivors #Safeguarding #WholePicture #MilitaryFamilies #Veterans

SafeLives post with graphic of winding path and question marks and text that reads "Make your voice count! Take the 10-minute survey before 18 July. #RiskPathways".

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👉 Take the survey now: ow.ly/1BgB50Wpi4f

#DomesticAbuse #Safeguarding #CommunitySafety #PublicHealth #SocialCare #SocialWorkers #YouthWorkers #Councils #Idva #Marac #RiskPathways

SafeLives post with graphic of a winding path and question marks and text that reads "your voice will help shape national domestic abuse policy and practice. Take the 10-minute survey today. Survey closes 18 July. #RiskPathways".

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💭 Your insight is key. Help strengthen the response system to better protect victims and survivors.

⏱️ Takes just 10 minutes
🔐 Anonymous and securely stored
📅 Closes 18 July

👉 Take part here: ow.ly/M0PE50Wp6L4

#Safeguarding #Health #SocialCare #Youth #Councils #Idva #Marac #RiskPathways

A week in the life of a specialist LGBT Idva Discover what goes on for Sajida Bandali, a senior LGBT Idva at Birmingham LGBT, in this weekly breakdown.

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The role of an LGBT+ Idva goes far beyond safety planning — it's about restoring dignity, rebuilding trust, and making sure no survivor is left behind.

📖 Read more: ow.ly/4sHQ50Wfnpc

#Pride2025 #PrideMonth #LGBTQ #DomesticAbuse #Idva #FreeToBeSafe

Statement in response to new guidance on Idvas and Isvas Our response to the MoJ guidance on Idvas and Isvas: welcoming progress on independence and transparency, but urging action on training and caseload standards.

New guidance from the MoJ on Idvas and Isvas is welcome — but more is needed.

These roles are a lifeline for survivors.

SafeLives will keep pushing for independent, expert, survivor-centred support — and a system that listens.

👉 safelives.org.uk/news-views/s...

#DomesticAbuse #Idva #Isva

SafeLives post with text that reads "Why this training? Although online, it's interactive and the groups in the breakout rooms work well. Lots of information prior to the course, so you feel prepared for what is to come - previous learner".

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Learn more ⬇️
ow.ly/HG5C50UuV91

#DomesticAbuseTraining #DomesticAbuse #DomesticViolence #SexualViolence #SexualAbuse #VAWG #Idva #Isva #SocialWork #SocialWorker

SafeLives post with text that reads "Scotland: Independent Domestic Abuse Advocate (Idaa). Training for domestic abuse service managers or practitioners. Deliver a consistent, safe and effective response to high-risk victims of domestic abuse".

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Interested in #Idva training but live in #Scotland? 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Our #Idaa course is the best option for Scottish practitioners. Just like our Idva course, you'll learn how to best support #DomesticAbuse victims, survivors and their children within the Scottish context.

SafeLives post with text that reads "but why train with SafeLives?"

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We have lots of #Idva #Training dates now open for 2025.

SafeLives 16 Days Post with text that reads "dear Idvas, specialist Idvas and DA frontline professionals. We have something you won’t want to miss…"

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Although #16Days has now finished we have an exciting announcement...

#DAFrontlineExcellenceConference #NoExcuse #VAWG #DomesticAbuse #DomesticViolence #InvestInIdvas #Idva #Idaa

SafeLives 16 Days Post with text that reads "by advocating for prevention strategies, including education for young people, to stop abuse before it starts".

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📢 But that’s not all 📢

We have an important announcement to make…

Head back later today to find out more.

#16Days #NoExcuse #VAWG #DomesticAbuse #DomesticViolence #InvestInIdvas #Idva #Idaa

SafeLives 16 Days Post with text that reads "we are constantly hearing stories of trauma, and being reminded of the worst things humans can do to one another, and it is so hard to manage the effects of it on you as an individual (Independent domestic violence advisor, Idva)".

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#16Days #NoExcuse #VAWG #EndVAWG #DomesticAbuseTraining #DomesticAbuse #DomesticViolence #InvestInIdvas #Idva #Idaa #SurvivorVoice #AuthenticVoice #MentalHealth #VicariousTrauma

SafeLives 16 Days Post with text that reads "just 1 in 5 people experiencing abuse call the police but victims access health services every day..."

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Take #Healthcare. Domestic abuse costs the #NHS nearly £2 billion every year.

📢 It would cost just £15.7m for every NHS acute provider to have a robust #Idva service, providing essential help for 15,000 additional victims a year. In return, Idvas save over £2k per victim in health costs 📢

SafeLives 16 Days Post with image of women smiling in a wheelchair and text that reads "Vital by-and-for services are six times less likely to receive Government funding".

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📄 Our Scotland-based 'Specialist Services' report explores themes facing by-and-for organisations that apply nationwide⬇️
safelives.org.uk/research-pol...

#16Days #NoExcuse #VAWG #InvestInIdvas #Idva #Idaa

SafeLives 16 Days Post with text that reads "We have none in Northern Ireland. Not one Idva (frontline professional)".

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Our #Idva Insights dataset ⬇️
safelives.org.uk/research-pol...

SafeLives 16 Days Post with text that reads "why this training? Limited free spaces. Apply today to take advantage of this amazing opportunity".

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Learn more, check eligibility and sign up here ⬇️
safelives.org.uk/training-cou...

#16Days #NoExcuse #VAWG #EndVAWG #DomesticAbuseTraining #InvestInIdvas #Idva #Idaa

SafeLives 16 Days Post with text that reads "funding is not reflective of demand. There is too much reliance nationally on the goodwill of the sector to 'make it work'. This has an impact on both client and worker safety (practitioner response)".

💰 #DomesticAbuse funding continues to decline sharply whilst cases continue to rise.

📢 Longer-term funding would provide stability, positively impacting frontline staff and survivors on their journey to safety and recovery.

#16Days #NoExcuse #VAWG #InvestInIdvas #Idva #Idaa

SafeLives 16 Days Post with text that reads "Calling all Scotland Domestic Abuse Professionals! Domestic Abuse Network Event. Tuesday December 10th. Online. 2pm-4pm".

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📢 Our Safer, Sooner team in #Scotland is hosting its second online event for #16Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, on Tuesday December 10th.

#NoExcuse #VAWG #EndVAWG #InvestInIdvas #Idva #Idaa

SafeLives 16 Days Post with text that reads "important note. This is not an entry level course. The broad range of topics covered means it is only suitable for practitioners with at least six months of experience".

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Learn more and sign up here ⬇️
safelives.org.uk/training-cou...

#DomesticAbuseTraining #VAWG #EndVAWG #CoerciveControl #Idva #SocialWork #Marac #DACA #ScotlandTraining #DomesticAbuseScotland

SafeLives 16 Days Post with graphic of an hourglass and text that reads "offer closes on the 30th of December".

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#DomesticAbuseTraining #VAWG #EndVAWG #CoerciveControl #Idva #Idaa #SocialWork #Marac