Priti Patel announces domestic abuse funds and arrangements

Priti Patel spoke on 11th April at the daily government briefing on plans for tackling the rise in calls for support from women facing domestic violence.

"in the last week alone, the National Domestic Abuse Helpline reported a 120% rise in the number of calls it received in one 24-hour period.

Now while we have not yet seen a sustained rise in reports of domestic abuse to the police, the increase in those seeking help for this hidden crime is extremely concerning. And be in no doubt, there will be absolutely no let-up in our operational response.

Do you need digital support?

There are lots of pro bono offers for digital and technical support being talked about on the internet, on social channels, on online networks. Womens' Resource Centre want to see if we can harness that for you. If you think your charity needs such help for digital and tech through this urgent time due to Covid-19, we want to know what that is. We hope but do not guarantee that we will be able to access such support for you.

Tell us what you need by contacting hannah@wrc.org.uk

Employees with caring responsibilities can be furloughed

Employees who are unable to work because they have caring responsibilities resulting from coronavirus (COVID-19) can be furloughed. For example, employees that need to look after children can be furloughed.

From a longer press release on which employees employers can claim furlough for https://www.gov.uk/guidance/claim-for-wage-costs-through-the-coronavirus-job-retention-scheme#employees-you-can-claim-for

Change.org petition on domestic abuse refuge spaces during Covid19

Right now, the lockdown to slow the spread of coronavirus is leaving those at risk of domestic violence trapped inside their homes with their abusers. There are already signs of a surge in cases across the UK in the last two weeks - helplines have seen a huge increase in demand and 9 people have been killed.

Update from Activate

We wanted to give you a bit of an update about what’s been going on at Activate. Well we have been busy and as the UK braced for a lockdown amidst the pandemic we wanted to take stock of what we have done so far and find reasons to celebrate.

Looking back at our achievements:

Helplines Open during the Cornavirus Outbreak

You don’t need to suffer abuse in isolation. These helplines are still open to support you even during the Corona outbreak.

Rape Crisis Tyneside and Northumberland, 0800 035 2794, Monday - Thursday (6pm - 8.30pm), Friday (11am - 2pm)

Angelou Centre, local BME Women’s organisation, 0191 226 0394

Newcastle Integrated Domestic Abuse Service, 0191 214 6501, 24-hour

National LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Helpline, 0800 999 5428, Monday and Friday, 10:00am - 5:00pm/ Wednesday to Thursday, 10:00am - 8:00pm

National Domestic Abuse Helpline, 0808 2000 247, 24-hour

Covid19- Help and Support Group For Asylum Seekers in North East,UK

If possible, please share and like the page below. Due to the ongoing food crisis and asylum seekers are living gon £37 a week which is £5 a day are struggling a lot to get basic foods and needs. Created this platform to spread the information and help available for the asylum seekers in need now. All organisations in the northeast can join and help us to reach via this platform and if you can send us your plan we can signpost asylum seekers in your community in need asap.

Scran 4 the Fam

Statement on Salmond Verdict – Rape Crisis Scotland

This will be a really difficult day for many survivors who have been following this case.

Regardless of the verdict, the detailed descriptions and court coverage has been triggering and very hard for many people. As the volume and nature of calls to our helpline show, whenever there are public conversations about sexual crimes, survivors are listening.

How is the Coronavirus outbreak affecting women? – Fawcett survey

If you are interested in sharing your experiences with us, it will help us to better understand how the Coronavirus is affecting the lives of women across the country – and campaign to make sure that women’s voices are heard and their needs met during this crisis.

North East Women's Network