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New ‘lifeline payments’ for survivors of domestic abuse
Home Office announcement today:
In a trial of an innovative new approach to supporting victims, the Home Office is working closely with Women’s Aid to provide £300,000 for one-off payments of £250 to victims of domestic abuse, rising to £500 where a victim has children.
More info: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/victims-fleeing-domestic-abuse-given-lifeline-payments
And from Women’s Aid: ‘Excellent start’ as government announces pilot of emergency fund for domestic abuse survivors