The Health Service Executive (HSE) has Designated Officers in each of the former Health Board areas to promote and coordinate services and training for Health Care Professionals in the area of violence against women.

The HSE employs a training and development officer for the prevention of violence against women. This officer has developed and delivered workshops for health professionals on recognising and responding to violence against women. Workshops are organised on a monthly basis and are voluntary. This officer also works with the training network within Childcare to advise on training in this area.