BBC News reports that more than 40,000 calls and contacts were made to the National Domestic Abuse Helpline during the first three months of lockdown, most by women seeking help, new figures show.
In June, calls and contacts were nearly 80% higher than usual, says the charity Refuge, which runs the helpline. The article shares case studies from those experiencing Domestic Abuse and links to national helplines and support services.
You can visit Bedfordshire Domestic Abuse Partnership (BDAP) for local information and suport.
Practitioners working with those experiencing Domestic Abuse can access free eLearning via the link on our homepage. Virtual classroom training will be available from September.